With a rich history and diverse landscape, Vail offers a vacation full of spectacular things to see and do. From the Colorado Ski Museum to 4 Eagle Ranch, you'll be immersed in the true Vail experience.

The Colorado Ski Museum

The Colorado Ski Museum and Ski Hall of Fame, located at the top of the Vail Transportation Center, captures Colorado's 130 years of skiing history. 970-476-1876 or 1-800-950-7410

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

The world's highest botanical garden is a ten-minute walk from the Sonnenalp, and is open from dawn to dusk. The garden features exotic and common flora from Asia, America, Europe and Africa. 970-476-0103

Hot Air Balloon Rides with Camelot Balloons

Take in snowy mountaintops and flowing rivers as you see the entire Vail Valley by air. Champagne picnic breakfast is included. 970-328-2290 or 1-800-785-4743

4 Eagle Ranch

Ride a horse or pet a bull as you enjoy pristine mountain views, valleys free of development and traffic, the sweet scent of sage-covered high country and plenty of fresh mountain air. 970-926-3372

Fly Fishing with Gorsuch Outfitters

Minutes west of Vail and Beaver Creek flow some of Colorado's finest trout waters. With thousands of fish per mile, wade trips afford the opportunity for any angler to leisurely cast into each pool and riffle. 1-877-926-0900

Piney River Ranch

Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, horseback rides, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and fishing at this rustic retreat north of Vail. 1-866-447-4639

movie theaters

When you're ready for a little downtime, nothing beats a movie at one of the Valley's three theaters. Call 970-476-5661 for show times