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WEEKEND GETAWAYS - Friday, October 20, 2006
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Greetings Getaway Lover,
Welcome To Vail, Colorado.....The Winter Playland
The attraction for vacationers from all over is the thin,
aspen-cloaked Vail Valley, a narrow corridor slit by
Interstate 70 and bounded by the rugged Gore Range to the
north and the tabled Sawatch escarpments to the south.
Through it all runs the sparkling Eagle River.
The resorts begin just west of Vail Pass, a saddle well
below treeline, and stretch 20 mi through the communities
of Vail Village, Eagle-Vail, Minturn, Avon, Beaver Creek,
Arrowhead, and Edwards. The hub of activity in winter and
summer revolves around Vail Village, but many vacationers
will spend time dining, skiing, and shopping in the other
towns. The vibe in these places varies dramatically, from
Beaver Creek, a gated community of second (and probably
third) megahomes; to Edwards, a rapidly growing worker
town; to Vail Village, filled with styles of lodging,
dining, and shopping appealing to a wide range of tastes.
Happy Trails,
Jan
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--DESTINATION: Vail, Colorado
In winter, this region is famous for the glittering resorts
of Vail and Beaver Creek. Between these two areas, skiers
and snowboarders have almost 7,000 acres at their disposal
including the unforgettable Back Bowls far beyond the noise
of I-70 traffic.
In summer, these resorts are great bases from which you
can explore the high country by foot, horseback, raft, or
bike. But take heed, all trails go up. Some trails are
designated for bikers, others for hikes, and many for both.
Always remember that bikers should yield to hikers, though
in practice it's considered courteous to let them blow by.
In addition, there are hundreds of miles of trails weaving
through the White River National Forest. Warm-weather
weekends are filled with an exciting range of cultural
events, including performances by groups such as the New
York Philharmonic and the Bolshoi Ballet.
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--WHAT TO DO AND SEE:
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Garden/Arboretum, Vail
Vail is only a few decades old, so there aren't many
sights. But there are two places worth a visit. The Betty
Ford Alpine Gardens, open daily from snowmelt (around
Memorial Day) to snowfall (Labor Day or a bit later), are
an oasis of forsythia, heather, and wild roses. These are
the highest public botanical gardens in North America.
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org.
Address: Ford Park, Vail, CO, USA
Phone: 970/476-0103
Colorado Ski Museum/Ski Hall of Fame
Museum/Gallery, Vail
The Colorado Ski Museum/Ski Hall of Fame traces the
development of the sport throughout the world, with
an emphasis on Colorado's contributions. On display
are century-old skis and tows, early ski fashions,
and an entire room devoted to the 10th Mountain
Division, an Army division that trained nearby.
www.skimuseum.net. COST: $1. OPEN: Tues.-Sun. 10-5.
Address: 231 S. Frontage Rd., Vail, CO, USA
Phone: 970/476-1876
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Other Places of Interest:
Minturn Cellars Winery
Winery/Brewery, Minturn
You might begin a sojourn here by visiting Minturn Cellars
Winery, a wine-tasting room featuring some of the finest
local wines.
Address: 107 Williams St., Minturn, CO, USA
Phone: 970/827-4065
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival
Festival, Vail
Stretching from late June through early August, the
annual Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival is a month-and-
a-half-long celebration of music. Among the performers
that are in residence for a few days or more than a week
are the New York Philharmonic and the Dallas Symphony
Orchestra. Chamber-music concerts, many performed by the
ensemble-in-residence, are popular events. There's also
music from an American composer-in-residence.
www.vailmusicfestival.org.
Address: Box 2270, Vail, CO 81658, USA
Phone: 877/812-5700
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--WHERE TO SLEEP:
Beaver Creek Lodge
Over $200, Beaver Creek
A central atrium grabs all the attention at this European-
style lodge a few hundred yards from the lifts. Rooms are
generously proportioned -- you'll probably get more space
for your money here than at most other properties in the
heart of the village. The decor is mountain chic --
polished leather furniture, original art, sleek cabinets,
flat-screen TVs in the bedroom, and beds plumped with
pillow-top mattresses. www.beavercreeklodge.net. 72 suites.
In-room: kitchen, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: restaurant,
bar, pool, gym, no-smoking rooms. AE, MC, V.
Address: 26 Avondale La., Beaver Creek Village, Beaver
Creek, CO 81620, USA
Phone: 970/845-9800
Fax: 970/845-8242
Lodge & Spa at Cordillera
Over $200, Edwards
An aura of quiet luxury prevails at this mountaintop
lodge, with a decor that calls to mind the finest alpine
hotels. The rooms vary quite a bit in size; those in the
newer wing tend to be larger. There are wood-burning
fireplaces in some of the older rooms, whereas the newer
rooms have gas fireplaces. The indoor pool has a view of
the mountains through the wall of windows. The lodge is
in the gated community of Cordillera, 15 minutes from
Beaver Creek. The lodge operates a shuttle to the lifts.
www.cordillera-vail.com. 56 rooms. In-hotel: 4 restaurants,
bar, golf courses, pool, gym, spa, no-smoking rooms. AE,
D, MC, V.
Address: 2205 Cordillera Way, Box 1110, Edwards, CO 81632,
USA
Phone: 970/926-2200 or 800/877-3529
Fax: 970/926-2486
Gasthof Gramshammer
Over $200, Vail
Pepi Gramshammer, a former Austrian Olympic ski racer
who runs some of the country's best intensive ski pro-
grams, operates this guest house. The charming rooms,
all done up in pastels, are filled with original oil
paintings and fluffy down comforters. In keeping with
the theme, the waitresses are done up in dirndls.
www.pepis.com. 30 rooms, 9 suites and apartments. In-
room: kitchen (some). In-hotel: 2 restaurants, bar,
gym, no-smoking rooms. AE, D, MC, V.
Address: 231 E. Gore Creek Dr., Vail Village, Vail, CO
81657, USA
Phone: 970/476-5626 or 800/610-7374
Fax: 970/476-8816
--WHERE TO DINE:
Bart & Yeti's
American, $8 to $18, Vail
Grilled portobello-mushroom sandwiches, spicy Southwestern
green chile, and Irish stew are among the choices at this
laid-back restaurant. Pictures of cowboys on horseback,
wagon wheels, and other odds and ends line the rough log
walls. If you want a full meal, entrées include favorites
like barbecued baby-back ribs and crispy fried chicken.
The deck is a popular gathering spot in warm weather. The
place is in Lionshead, just north of the Eagle Bahn gondola.
AE, D, MC, V.
Address: 553 E. Lionshead Cir., Lionshead, Vail, CO, USA
Phone: 970/476-2754
Fiesta's
Southwestern, $8 to $18, Edwards
The Marquez sisters, Debbie and Susan, use old family
recipes brought to Colorado by their great-grandparents
to create great Southwestern cuisine. Among the favorites
are chicken enchiladas in a white jalapeño sauce and blue-
corn enchiladas served Santa Fe-style with an egg on top.
Handmade corn tamales are stuffed with pork and smothered
in a classic New Mexican-chile sauce. The eatery in
Edwards Plaza is brightly decorated with New Mexican-folk
art and paintings. More than 20 tequilas keep the bar --
and patrons -- hopping. AE, D, MC, V.
Address: 57 Edwards Access Rd., Edwards, CO, USA
Phone: 970/926-2121
La Bottega
Italian, $13 to Over $25, Vail
This casual, small restaurant has a loyal following that
appreciates the creative northern Italian fare. Customers
especially love the lunch specials, which include creative
pizzas from the stone ovens. In true bistro fashion, the
specials are posted on a huge blackboard. Some people turn
out for a glass of vino in the wine bar, which takes up
one side of the establishment. The cellar is one of the
best in town. D, MC, V.
Address: 100 E. Meadow Dr., Vail Village, Vail, CO, USA
Phone: 970/476-0280
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