That secret left turn. How to navigate the roundabouts. Best brunches. Green Bus means Go. Red means Return. Upload at Chair 8 when the Eagle Bahn line gets too long. Cheap burritos. Bathrooms and lockers on the 2nd floor at Eagle’s Nest - not just the first. Walking stairs in ski boots – you’ll thank us later!
In France, Parisians call it ‘Systeme D’. At Vail, we call it insider Vail. Vail Valley residents, those worth their salts, no where to go. And when. For the little things that can make all the difference.
This section will be devoted to sharing this rich and precious insider knowledge, free of charge, to our loyal and dedicated guests. Check back often as will be revealing our insider secrets all the time!
Viva la Things To Do!
Village Popcorn - Best après-ski soft pretzel and soda. And cheap too!
The Ski Valet – drop your skis and boots at hourly and inexpensive rates.
Free Nature Valley Granola Bars – any Vail Village, Golden Peak, or LionsHead Ticket Office.
Vendetta’s, Bart & Yetti’s, Garfinkel’s – where the locals après!
Get a copy of the Vail Daily every morning for the best lunch and dinner specials.
Free Snow Shoe tours? Go to the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola to the Gore Range Nature Discovery Center, find the only close by Yurt, and off you go.
Free Mountain Tours. Discover the mountain best aspects, snow, how to get around, you name it. A trusted and experienced pro is standing by every day.
Hidden away in the unlikeliest of spots, La Cantina in the Vail Transportation Center offers awesome, and awesomely inexpensive Mexican food after a hard day on the slopes. Get a burrito for the bus ride (remember, Red = Return), but don’t tell them we told you so!