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Travel to Vail
The nearest large airport is Denver International Airport (DIA), from which it is about a 2 hour drive to get to Vail. Eagle Country Regional Airport (EGE) is a short 30 minute drive from Vail, though fewer commercial flights are available there. Once you arrive in Vail, a car will largely be unnecessary, so a van or shuttle from the airport may be a good alternative to renting a car.
While some of the hotels offer valet parking, it will be easiest to park in the Lionshead Parking Structure which is a short walk from our reception location.
If you decide not to rent a car you may use the Epic Mountain Shuttle (operated by Vail Resorts) to travel from DIA to Vail. Once you get to Vail there are several free shuttles and buses to help you navigate Vail Village and Lionshead Village, and our ceremony and reception are walkable from numerous hotels in both Lionshead and Vail Village.
Vail Lodging
Vail is filled with great hotels and numerous AirBnBs as well. For convenience, we recommend you inquire about availability at The Arabelle, which is where our reception will take place.
For any of the following three properties you may inquire about availability in our reserved room blocks using the phone number and discount code below.
The Arabelle
675 Lionshead Pl
Vail, CO 81657
Ritz-Carlton Residences
728 W Lionshead Cir
Vail, CO 81657
The Lodge at Vail
174 Gore Creek Dr
Vail, CO 81657
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Although we don't have rooms reserved in the following, Vail and Lionshead Village are filled with nearby alternatives. Here are a few of our favorites close to the reception:
Vail Marriott Resort
5 minute walk to Eagle Bahn gondola for ceremony and reception venue.715 W Lionshead Cir
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-4444Lodge at Lionshead
5 minute walk to gondola and reception venue.380 E Lionshead Cir
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-2700Evergreen Lodge at Vail
10 minute walk to gondola and reception venue.250 S Frontage Rd W
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-7810Near Vail
If you would prefer to stay outside of Vail, we recommend looking at Avon, Beaver Creek and Edwards, all of which are just a short drive West from Vail along I-70.
Activities
Besides the obvious opportunities to hike in the Rockies, there are several other things that we love about Vail that we hope you'll find time to enjoy as well!
Vail Oktoberfest
The Annual Oktoberfest in Vail Village is back on in 2021! It will take place in Vail Village (a 15-minute walk from Lionshead) from the Friday to Sunday. ProĢst!
Bike Trails & Rentals
Vail is a mountain biker's paradise with lots of trails for all levels of difficulty. You can find trail maps, lift prices and rental information on Vail Resorts' website.
Golf
The Vail Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course just East of the village, and several other options just a few miles outside of Vail in Eagle and in Beaver Creek.
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Vail's free outdoor botanical garden (and the one at the highest elevation in the world!) is open year-round and has a collection of alpine plants. It's a 10 minute walk from Vail Village or a short bus ride from Lionshead Village.