Vail Information & Activities for Families with Kids
Vail - There's No Comparison
Vail is North America's largest single mountain ski resort. Vail frequently ranks #1 in Ski Magazine's annual reader poll and is among the most consistent and best ski resorts in the world. Stretching 7 miles from east to west, Vail Mountain is famous for its wide variety of trails for every type of skier or snowboarder. Vail is legendary for its champagne powder, its dazzling 5,200+acres of ski terrain and of course, the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin.
Vail is an exceptional family resort, offering year-round kids activities for children of every age. Winter activities in Vail include skiing & snowboarding (of course!), ice skating, snowshoeing, tubing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, hot air balloon tours and a variety of outdoor activities at Adventure Ridge located atop the gondola. Summer activities include hiking, white-water rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and a variety of championship golf courses. Destination Resorts Vail guests receive discounted equipment rentals from Vail Sports and Ski Base.
Vail Village and Lionshead Village offer wonderful and kid-friendly dining and shopping opportunities throughout the year. Visit a variety of charming cafes, world-class restaurants, great nightlife options and art galleries which are located throughout the area. Spend an afternoon at the Colorado Ski Museum and browse the history of the sports of skiing and snowboarding. Festivals, special events and other cultural activities fill the calendar throughout both the summer and winter months. Contact our concierge to request additional information, for further suggestions or to book your various activities for your stay.
Vail Mountain Fast Facts: Vail Mountain has 5,289 skiable acres and 193 trails, accessed via 34 chairlifts (which includes one gondola, 14 high speed quads and three triple lifts). Vail Mountain's trail classification is 53% expert/advanced; 29% intermediate; 18% beginner. To top it all off, Vail Mountain averages 346 inches of snow per year!
