Vail is a high-altitude alpine resort village in Colorado, best known for extensive ski terrain, luxury lodging, and a lively alpine village atmosphere.

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Geography

ContinentNorth America
RegionMountain West
SubregionRocky Mountains
CountryUnited States
StateColorado
CountyEagle County
DistrictVail CDP
CityVail
Postal Code81657
TimezoneAmericaDenver
Latitude39.6403
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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