Vail Summer Activities Colorado

Biking, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Rafting, Camping and More!

When the snow melts and the last apres-ski party is over, Vail gets ready for summer activities such as jazz, ballet, fly fishing, hiking, rafting, horseback riding, camping, and climbing.  Since 1987, the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre is a great boost to the areas cultural activities.  You can sit inside or sit on the hillside outside the amphitheatre.    

Colorado was isolated for many years but it is becoming more popular every year.  Colorado evokes memories of cowboys and Indians, rafting and biking, wide open spaces and soaring peaks.  Colorado is a great place to find things to do in four seasons with national parks, state parks, wilderness areas and thousands of opportunities for hiking, skiing, biking, rafting, and fly fishing.  Many people do not realize that winter sports are relatively new to Colorado.  Summer activities have been the bread and butter of Colorado Tourism for many years.

Colorado is a great place to go horseback riding, go whitewater rafting, go mountain climbing, go hiking, ski at world-class resorts, back country ski to isolated huts, climb through ancient ruins, go on elk hunting, or go hang gliding. Try a jeep tour that explores the wonderful backcountry and features lunch along the way.

 

Vail Kids Activities and Childrens Activities

Vail Summer Activities Vail Colorado

Vail Shopping

The city invites walking, since, like many Alps ski towns, its heart is a pedestrian-only village that's well worth exploring. Park in the village lot off North Frontage Road, then stroll west across the covered bridge. To check out the shopping head up Bridge Street to Gore Creek Drive. One good stop is Gorsuch, but skip the store's swanky resort clothing. Instead, head downstairs to browse the classic German-style housewares, like antique cuckoo clocks, pewter candlesticks, and staghorn-handled knives. If you're looking for some sturdy furnishings to bring back to your own mountain haus, visit Menzel Wood & Iron. Owner Dieter Menzel carries hand-carved decorative woodwork in the Bavarian style, made using antique pine from Alpine farmhouses.

Vail Biking

Vail Summer Activities Vail Colorado

Vail Resort

Vail Summer Activities Vail Colorado

Vail Tours

Vail Summer Activities Vail Colorado

Vail Hiking

Information about hiking trails near Vail Colorado.

Vail Camping

Information about camping near Vail Colorado.

Vail Fly Fishing

Information about fly fishing near Vail Colorado.

Vail Rafting

Information about rafting near Vail Colorado.

Raft & Tram Tour Adventure

This is an exciting combination of a half day whitewater raft trip and an underground journey through the Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves.
3/4 DAY: Adults..........$49 Youth..........$34

Raft & Jeep Tour

Spend an entire day of adventure on the river and high above in an open air jeep enjoying spectacular views. A delicious picnic lunch is provided.
FULL DAY: Adults..........$86 per person

 

Raft & Horseback Adventure

Combine these two fun-filled activities and you have the perfect way to spend a day. Paddle down the river, on our half day raft trip. Saddle up your horse for a memorable adventure in the mountains. Enjoy a fun guided horseback ride with a spectacular view of Mt. Sopris and the Roaring Fork Valley. Be sure to bring a camera!
2 hour: Adults..........$89 Youth..........$74
1 hour: Adults..........$74 Youth..........$63

 

Summer activities for kids near Vail Colorado.  Camping, biking, hiking, rafting, and fly fishing in the mountains in the Vail Valley Colorado.