Vail

Vail is pedestrian-only, with four main base areas centered around a mock-Tyrolean theme. The four base areas include Vail Village, Lionshead, Gold Peak and Cascade. Vail Village—originally built in the 1950s but now part of a vast resort complex—is the main base area. This is the most expensive area to stay, convenient for the lifts and the many restaurants, stores, and hotels. The Vista Bahn lift allows easy ski-in, ski out access from the village. Lionshead is the western base area and also features shopping and dining.

New developments planned for Vail Village include enhancing the skier entrance to Vail Village and upgrading skier services, a new park, additional parking and more. The Lionshead Development project includes a new skier services portal; a new luxury hotel (Arrabelle at Vail Square); riverfront town homes; and over 400 additional beds; 50,000 square feet (4,645 sq. m) of retail space; a small number of single family home sites; and improved auto and pedestrian access. Complementing the historical architecture of Vail, classic European architecture will be featured throughout the Lionshead area.