Vail Village
A pedestrian village styled after a Bavarian mountain town. Its clock tower, timber chalets, covered bridge, and the Gore Creek are Vail's most classic scenes.
Vail Village is the core of the resort town. It is planned in the style of an Alpine village in Europe. Along the flagstone pedestrian street stand timber chalets with carved wooden balconies, along with boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. The clock tower, the covered bridge, and Gore Creek are the scenes most often photographed. Gondola One rises directly from the south end of the village. In ski season the crunch of boots on snow adds atmosphere, and in summer the flower baskets are lovely. The beer hall on winter evenings and the farmers' market in summer are both popular. Vehicles are banned from the village. The parking area is at the Transportation Center at the entrance, and free shuttle buses run from there to Lionshead. Prices are high, so you may want to stock up at a supermarket nearby.
Opening hours
Open all day; shops approx. 10:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame
- Vail Mountain
- Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
- Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
- Lionshead Village
- Eagle's Nest & Eagle Bahn Gondola
- Vail Back Bowls
- Blue Sky Basin