Vail is a high-altitude alpine resort village in Colorado, best known for extensive ski terrain, luxury lodging, and a lively alpine village atmosphere.
Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Mountain West |
| Subregion | Rocky Mountains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle County |
| District | Vail CDP |
| City | Vail |
| Postal Code | 81657 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 39.6403 |
| Longitude | -106.3748 |
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Nestled in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Vail is a premier year-round mountain resort village famous for vast ski terrain, including the iconic Vail and Beaver Creek areas, connected by high-speed lifts and linked ski runs. Beyond winter, the region offers cruising mountain biking, retiree-friendly golf courses, and verdant summer trail systems. The village itself features Upscale hotels, planet-style spa amenities, and lively apres-ski along pedestrian-friendly Vail Drive and Lionshead Mall. Practical access is via Eagle County Regional Airport (roughly 30 minutes away) and extensive shuttle and road networks; once onsite, visitors find efficient lift services and a compact village layout for easy movement.
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