- 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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43.2 Miles
Hanging Lake Trail is a hiking trail located in Glenwood Springs. The trail is a steep climb uphill and weaves through some beautiful views of the surrounding canyon. At the top, it levels out and meets a lake where once can take pictures and enjoy a picnic.
43.7 Miles
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308 votes
1896 Stanley Rd, Idaho Springs, CO
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Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting offers adventure whitewater rafting trips on the Eagle and Arkansas rivers as well as on Clear Creek.
43.7 Miles
76%
102 votes
4250 Divide Road, Snowmass Village, CO 81615
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Those who want to experience dog sledding should try the Krabloonik Dogsled Rides. Both adults and children can enjoy a short-distance wilderness adventure while their sleds are being towed by dedicated team of huskies.
44.3 Miles
The first prospector arrived in Leadville in 1880 claiming to have found silver, so over the course of the next three years, he was joined by 1,999 other people, but by 1900 men were spending their time hunting and drinking instead. Visitors can visit the ghost town.
45.0 Miles
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15 votes
188 Alpes Hill Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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A&A Historical Trails Stables - Day Tours is a horseback riding stable that offers both guided and unguided trail rides. The trail rides included trips to old 1800s cemeteries, Colorado Casinos, and gold mines.
45.6 Miles
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826 votes
431 Chicago Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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Arkansas Valley Adventures offers guided whitewater rafting trips, from beginner to advanced levels, on Clear Creek river. Their recently built outpost provides many amenities including wetsuits, jackets and more.
45.6 Miles
Located in the Mount Evans Wilderness, Mount Bierstadt is a 14,065 foot summit on the front range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Views of local wildlife are featured along with a direct overlook of the mountain range.
45.6 Miles
A & A Historical Trails is a horseback riding stable. Guests can learn to ride a horse or participate in pony rides, horse rental, horseback rides, pack trips, hunting horses and Rocky Mountain trail horse riding.
45.7 Miles
At almost 20 miles long, Conundrum Creek Trail weaves between meadows, hot springs, rivers, and more. There are several lodge bridges scattered along the length of the trail that visitors can cross over.
45.7 Miles
Open Tuesday-Friday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturdays from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sundays from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; and select Mondays for Holidays.