Enjoy Vail lodging in the village!

Before you go packing your bags for that winter vacation in Vail, CO, it would be prudent to decide first which part of town you’re going to lodge in. Here, we take a closer look at Vail Village, one of the busiest communities in the base area to help you decide on whether this community is best for you.

Lodging in the base area:

Although there are other lodging areas in Vail, there are only two that can be considered the most strategic: Lionshead and Vail Village. The former is where you can find the Eagle Bahn Gondola and the Born Free Express while the latter is the site of the Vista Bahn Express and the Riva Bahn Express. Hence, if you don’t want to be at the waiting end of a long line when you decide to catch a ride to the top of the mountain, it would be best to lodge as close to a lift as possible Now, aside from being close to a lift, you might also want to lodge in a place where restaurants, shopping, ATM, banks, ski shops, and cultural activities are easily accessible. While lifts can also be found in the other communities, none of those lifts can bear the capacity of the Gondola nor do they have the same level of hustle and bustle as Lionshead and Vail Village.

Vail to Beaver Creek?

If during your stay you feel like you're running out of things to do in Vail (highly unlikely, but always a chance); be sure to head on over to the neighboring town of Beaver Creek, Colorado. They have tons of great adventures and activities for fun seekers. Check out this great article about cool things to do in Beaver Creek.

Why in Vail Village:

Now that we have established the importance of lodging in any of those two communities, we now zoom into Vail Village.  This part of town is where different major activities take place. Although Lionshead is an equally busy neighborhood, its activities are more concentrated in the area near the Gondola. Here, on the other hand, activities are more diverse. To understand why, let see what establishments are found here.

Gerald Ford Amphitheater – named in honor of the town’s most prominent former resident, US Pres. Gerald Ford, it is the site of numerous concerts by local as well as high-profile performers.

The Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum and Hall of Fame  

 – Since this is a town founded exclusively due to the popularity of the ski resort, it is but appropriate that a museum on the sport is found here.

Crossroads Shopping Center – this is the location of various commercial and cultural establishments such as restaurants, shops, cinemas, and art galleries. Surely, you didn’t expect this place to be all about skiing, did you?

Hotels – Precisely because of the relatively high population density in this side of town, many hotels have been put up here. Among the most popular are: Vail Plaza Hotel & Club, Austria Haus Club & Hotel, Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, Hotel Gasthof Gramshammer, and the Evergreen Lodge. All of them have amenities and services to suit your luxurious tastes.

Vail Golf Club

– During summers, the Vail Golf Club provides a unique 18-hole, par 17 experience at an elevation of 8,200 ft. At the backdrop is the majestic Vail Mountain with its refreshing summer landscape.

Not for permanent residence:

Despite all the advantages for lodging in this community, we wouldn’t recommend it as a place for permanent residency. All around the base of the mountain, there are better places where you can enjoy more privacy as well as insulation from all the noise typically found in a bustling neighborhood.  That said, we hope you have found this article enlightening and informative enough for you to consider Vail Village as your first choice when you plan out your lodging needs for your trip to the premier winter destination in the United States.