Vail Attractions
 | Adventure Ridge Vail, CO • 970-754-8245 Located on the mountain is a snow park sure to entertain the adventure seeking kids. Tubing, bungee trampoline, showshoeing, kids snowmobiling and even ski biking are offered from early morning into the evening. Best For: Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | Children's Nursery Vail, CO • 970-754-3285 If looking to ski while the kids play, a nursery is available for children 16 months to six years of age. This is a vacation daycare center with infant, toddler and preschooler rooms, and not a daycamp-style play center. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days per week. Reservations are recommended. Best For: Tots (0-2)•Kids (3-6) |
 | Children's Ski & Snowboard School Vail, CO • 800-475-4543 Held at Golden Peak, lessons for children as young as three (must be potty trained), are provided. Kids four and younger ski free, but lift tickets will be needed for children five to 12. Kids 13 and over pay adult price ski tickets. Private lessons for up to five family members may be the best option, if learning together. For young ones learning the ropes while mom and dad ski, children's group lessons are available for both skiing and snowboarding. Best For: Kids (3-6)•Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | Ice Skating Vail, CO • 970-479-2271 Located at the Arrabelle, the outdoor ice rink is open day and night for skaters of all levels. Best For: Kids (3-6)•Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | Mountain Musher Dogsledding Vail, CO • 970-328-7877 Outside of town, this private dogsled tour outfit provides a morning and afternoon sled ride for families with kids four and older. Five two-seater sleds lead by 12 huskies go up and down a mountain together for a six-mile, two-hour ride. Although covered in wool blankets and pillows, the ride can get cold, so dress in lots of layers! Best For: Kids (3-6)•Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | Nature Discovery Center Vail, CO • 970-754-4675 The Discovery Center provides a plethora of family-friendly, nature-inspired activities and fun. Consider a moonlit "stroll" with a Moonlight Showshoe Tour, or join Nature at Night for a look at wild cats, owls and other nocturnal critters who reside in the mountains. The Curious Critters Ski School features different weekly programs providing lessons on all mountain critters in slope-side lessons. Best For: Tots (0-2)•Kids (3-6)•Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
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