- The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Vail, Colorado, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Mountain Biking, Music Venue and Sports Museums.
- From Betty Ford Alpine Gardens to Vail Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vail and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon and Edwards.
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Named for former First Lady Betty Ford, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are dedicated to preserving alpine flora and educating the public about such under-appreciated plants. The Alpine Gardens campus includes children's gardens, many gardens of mountain plants, several rock gardens and other memorable exchibitio…
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Vail Mountain is the most famous skiing destination in Colorado. The Mountain is covered with trails at all difficulty levels, and affords breathtaking views of the surrounding land. Vail Mountain is also one of the most popular snowboarding destinations in the world.
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Colorado's Vail Valley is one of the world's most popular winter sports destinations. Packed with luxurious ski resorts, snowmobile trails, soaring snow-capped mountains and pristine forests, Vail is no less beautiful in warm weather, when it offers excellent hiking, mountain biking and rafting adventures.
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Featuring almost 5 miles of trail over varied mountain surfaces, Booth Falls Trail is a moderate level hike offering stunning views of the Aspen groves, a lake and waterfalls. Seasonally, the meadows are filled with wildflowers and many visitors enjoy fishing the lake.
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The Missouri Lake Trail offers visitors a beautiful hike through a canyon and alongside a rushing river. The hike is challenging, but pays off with stunning views of glacial lakes and the surrounding wilderness.
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Berrypicker Trail is a hiking trail that begins at the Eagle Bahn Gondola and has a total elevation gain of 2,108-feet. The trail spans a total distance of 3.2-miles long and can be used for running, walking, and hiking.
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Clients of the Lakota River Guides enjoy adrenaline-fueled active exploration of beautiful Vail, Colorado. The Lakota River Guides offer snowmobiling, rafting, ATV excursions, group tours and other active vacation options.
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Visitors to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater will marvel at the stunning beauty surrounding this 1,260-seat outdoor venue. Featuring both covered and open-air seating, the venue hosts arts, cultural, and musical events throughout the year.
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Featuring 15 miles of well-maintained trails, Vail Recreation Path, is your best choice to explore the Colorado landscape. Accessed directly from Vail Village, visitors can hike, bike, or stroll while enjoying the scenery around them.