Population:

4,500

Time Zone:

Mountain Time Zone: Daylight saving time is observed

Climate:

Vail is typically a bright and cheery place, as it enjoys 300 sunny days per year. Summer daytime temperatures are comfortable, in the 70s and 80s. Spring and fall temperatures are generally in the 60s and cooler. Winter high temperatures range from the 40s down into the 20s. About 335 inches of snow falls per year, generally between November and April.

When to Go:

If you're a skier, you'll want to spend as much time as possible on the slopes in Vail. Vail's snow has a reputation of beings the lightest and fluffiest anywhere. Whether or not you are a skier, you may also wish to visit this breathtakingly beautiful country when temperatures are warmest and wildflowers are at their peak in July and August. In summer, more and more ski areas are opening their chairlifts to mountain bikers. There are numerous trails winding through the mountain passes. Bargain rates are often available in spring and fall, but the weather is especially uncertain at that time, and there may be unexpected snow. September is a favorite time to visit when the changing aspen leaves turn the hillsides to gold.

Airport:

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
1193 Cooley Mesa Road
Gypsum, CO 81637
970-524-9490
*35 miles west of Vail

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around Vail:

Vail Transit
Bus
970-479-2178

Taxis:

Vail Valley Taxi
970-476-8294

High Mountain Taxi
970-925-8294

Visitor Information:

Vail Visitors & Convention Bureau
142 Beaver Creek Place
Avon, CO 81620
970-949-1600