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

Plan the perfect family vacation in Vail with Turtle Tubing! Enjoy thrilling outdoor adventures that everyone will love. Make cherished memories together—book your trip ...

Alpenglow Adventures Train Tours

Your kids will love this. Afterglow Adventures Train Tours picks you up and takes you to Colorado's best scenic railways. Elk, peaks, canyons, the whole show.

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

Horse-drawn sleigh rides through snowy pines, then dinner by the fire. Two Below Zero turns a Vail family trip into the kind of night your kids won't stop talking about.

Vail Resort

Join Vail Resort and help families create unforgettable vacation memories! Share your passion for adventure while guiding guests through Colorado's stunning scenery. Apply...

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.