Feel safe with your children in Vail, where it is walking-only in the Village
So you want to come out to the Mountains for vacation but are unsure of what to do with the kids? Bring them along of course! There is a great assortment of activities that children can do around here besides just putting them in ski school all day or finding a sitter.
I’m so excited for my younger sister, who is 8, and mom to get here at the end of the month; even living here I’m having a hard time narrowing down exactly what I want us all to do together because there is so much offered for all ages!
To give you some suggestions, I will list a few of the things I am planning to do as well as some other activities you should try:
- Dog Sledding ride (because my sister aspires to be a musher someday
) - Ice Skating in the middle of either Beaver Creek or Lionshead Village
- Snowshoeing or Nordic (cross-country) skiing, which is a bit quicker to pick up for the kids than alpine skiing
- When you call www.RockyMountainVacationRentals.com to book your vacation make sure to inquire about a place with a hot tub or heated outdoor pool, which the kids would love!
An Igloo Castle built at the top of Vail Resorts' Mountain in Keystone
As summer approaches, there are these additional activities you can do with your family:
- Kids ride the gondola for free!
- Go to the top of the mountain in Lionshead to enjoy all kinds of free activities such as volleyball, horseshoes, and bocce ball at Adventure Ridge
- While you are at the top of the mountain, visit the Discovery Center for free and opt in for a guided nature hike!
- Skateboard at the Vail Skatepark
- Activities near water such as whitewater rafting, fishing, and canoeing
- Bike trails, hiking, rock climbing, and public parks
- Indoor open-ice public Ice Skating
- And if you want a quick break, you can drop your child off at Imagination Station in Lionshead for up to three hours where the staff guides your child through activities based on their interests!
If you are looking for more info on a specific activity, visit Vail Recreation District’s website at http://www.vailrec.com/.
