32 days in Vail Itinerary

Originally built as a base for Vail Ski Resort, the town of Vail has blossomed into its own destination, but still has less than 6,000 permanent residents.

Attractions like Maroon Bells and Performance Tours Whitewater Rafting make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting Vail side-trips: Fraser Tubing Hill (in Fraser), Dillon Reservoir (in Dillon) and Winter Park Resort (in Winter Park). On the 3rd (Mon), do a day of snowy sightseeing with Breckenridge Ski Resort. categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's much more to do: relax and float downstream with The Adventure Company, see what you can catch with Elk Mountain Expeditions, take a memorable drive along Independence Pass, and hike along Hanging Lake Trail.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Vail online journey planner.

In August, daytime highs in Vail are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.