Vail Colorado Family Vacations

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Family Vacations

Traveling to Vail in either summer or winter presents a wide variety of family activities and attractions. Sign the kids up for ski school or a snowshoe tour in the winter or take a scenic chairlift ride or guided hike in the summer.

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4 Eagle Ranch

Full array of activities for all ages at this full service ranch. We coordinate the food, activities & lodging for your family, group or wedding event.

Ritz-carlton At Bachelor Gulch

Full service, all-season resort on Beaver Creek mountain.

Turtle Tubing

Float the Colorado River and enjoy being outside. Bring your family and friends for a relaxing and memorable Colorado experience. Go with the Flow!

Adventure Ridge at Vail Resort

Fun for ALL ages! Summer: Golf, climb, hike, ride (horse & bike), discovery center, bungee tramp. Winter: Tube, bike, 'bile, snowshoe, bungee tramp.

Alpenglow Adventures Train Tours

Seven fascinating railroad excursion packages that combine the very best that the Rocky Mountain wilderness has to offer. 3, 5, 8 and 12 hour train tours.

Rancho Del Rio

Bring your own boat and enjoy the rapids of the Colorado River. Or, better yet, skip the packing and take a guided rafting or kayaking trip.

The Back Bowl

Weather not cooperating with your vacation plans? GO BOWLING! Lanes, cafe & lounge and arcade all in one place - how convenient!

Two Below Zero Sleigh Rides

America's #1 winter sleigh ride. A family owned operation for more than 30 years. Join us to step back in time and experience an unforgettable evening.

Our Top Picks for Family Vacations in Vail

  • Adventure Ridge at Vail: Open for summer for things like mini golf, trampoline jump, guided hikes and horseback rides, and a climbing wall. Open for winter activities like snow biking, snow tubing, mini-snowmobiling, and snowshoeing.
  • Snowshoe Tours: Enjoy snowshoeing at Beaver Creek Nordic Center, the Nature Center at Vail, or in the backcountry on Vail Pass.
  • Snow Tubing: Two different snow tubing hills are great fun at Vail and Beaver Creek.
  • Ice Skating: There are 4 ice skating rinks in the Vail area.
  • Vail Nature Center: A great place to take the kids, the Vail Nature Center offers kid specific classes on art and fishing, as well as drop-in day camps.
  • Whitewater Rafting: A great way to spend the day during the summer. There are a variety of trips available.
  • Horseback Riding: Take a trail ride, pony ride, or an evening ride to dinner.