Vail Travel Guides

Local tips for planning your Vail and Beaver Creek trip, from holiday events to where to stay, written by our team in the valley.

Guides

Plan Your Trip
Seasonal guides, town overviews and large group homes for Vail, Beaver Creek, Avon and Edwards.

Christmas & New Year's in Vail

2026 tree lightings, holiday shows, New Year's Eve fireworks and where to stay in Vail and Beaver Creek.

Vail

Vail Village, Lionshead, and East and West Vail homes along the free town bus.

Beaver Creek

Ski-in/ski-out condos, a walkable village and free fresh-baked cookies every afternoon at 3.

Avon & EagleVail

Homes minutes from Beaver Creek, with mountain views, hot tubs and room for big groups.

Edwards

Riverwalk shops and dining, plus a 3-bedroom condo about 15 minutes from Beaver Creek.

Large Group Homes

4- to 8-bedroom homes in Vail, Beaver Creek and Avon that sleep 8 to 24, including ski-in/ski-out options.

Vail Kris Kringle Market

Dec 10–13, 2026 in Vail Village: hours, what to buy, crowd tips and homes within walking distance.