Resembling a cozy European village, Vail is a quaint mountain town about two hours west of Denver, Colorado, that offers visitors plenty of things to do. With heated, pedestrian-only walkways and half-timbered buildings housing fondue restaurants and upscale shops along the burbling Gore Creek, the village draws visitors from around the world—but the surrounding majestic mountains are the ultimate attraction. Vail Mountain is home to legendary ski terrain in the winter and incredible hiking and mountain biking trails during the summer, as well as whitewater rafting, fly fishing, and so much more.