West Vail Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Vail
Popular places to visit
Vail Ski Resort
Ask any traveler to name the perfect winter destination, and the Vail Ski Resort will likely be at the top of his or her list.
Gondola One Ski Lift
Enjoy a trip to Gondola One Ski Lift and popular activities such as skiing in Vail. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Explore the lovely green spaces of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and enjoy the ski slopes in Vail. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.
Eagle Bahn Gondola
Enjoy a trip to Eagle Bahn Gondola and popular activities such as skiing in Vail. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
You can get tickets for a performance at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater during your stay in Vail. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.
Gerald Ford Amphitheater
You can enjoy a show at Gerald Ford Amphitheater on your trip to Vail. Discover the mountain views in this romantic area or enjoy its ski slopes.
Activities
Hidden Vail Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best West Vail Hotel Deals
Highline Vail - a DoubleTree by Hilton
"The hotel charged a large additional “resort fee” at check out while inaccurately claiming that it was displayed on Hotels.com at booking. The hotel’s “resort” features were simply a pool and hot tub."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Bluegreen Vacations Streamside at Vail, Ascend Collection Resort
"Nice room. Hot tub was nice. Amenities were expensive and were not included in the price, despite most options were not even open/available during our stay. Rental people upstairs were very helpful."
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Marriott's StreamSide Birch at Vail
"Room had been recently smoked in."
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Marriott's StreamSide Douglas at Vail
"Everything was great, thank you"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Beautifull Alpine Home with Panoramic Views from Deck , Open Concept, Hot Tub
"Great stay! Comfortably fit 16 people! The driveway was bigger than expected- able to fit 3 large vehicles. Easy walk to the vail bus!"
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Marriott's StreamSide Evergreen at Vail
"Very nice place to stay! We loved the hot tub which looked over the river."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in West Vail
Vail Village
If you're spending some time in Vail Village, Gondola One Ski Lift and Vail Ski Resort are top sights worth seeing.
Lionshead
Lionshead is a destination visitors seek out for its captivating mountain views, great bars and stunning ski slopes. You might also want to check out attractions like Eagle Bahn Gondola or John A. Dobson Ice Arena while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Matterhorn Village
While visiting Matterhorn Village, you might make a stop by sights like Vail Ski Resort and Cascade Village Lift.
Sandstone
While there might not be top attractions in Sandstone, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Eagle Bahn Gondola and Gerald Ford Amphitheater.
Golden Peak
While visiting Golden Peak, you might make a stop by sights like Riva Bahn Express Lift and Gopher Hill Lift.
