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The New Glamour of Vail

Kevin Cooley Vail, Colorado

Photo: Kevin Cooley

Vail is the biggest ski mountain in the country, and has long been one of the best. But the town has always defined itself in relation to its glam rival, 96 miles down the road. Aspen is Hollywood, wild, celebutastic. Vail is Wall Street, family-oriented, with a whole lotta condos. Now that’s rapidly changing.

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Destinations: Vail

Inspired by: Vail’s New Look — by Jeff Wise, Published Oct. 2007

Hotels (4)

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    The Sebastian Vail

    The new Sebastian hotel encompasses 100 rooms, seven suites, and, should you prefer more permanent lodgings, a 36-unit private residence club. Not une... More
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    Tivoli Lodge

    Serious skiers have long been drawn to Vail’s vast bowls and wide-open slopes, but the town itself was in a decades-long deep freeze—until now. The mo

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    The Arrabelle at Vail Square

    After a day outdoors in Vail Valley, head to this luxe 36-room hotel for some well deserved rest in the Salzburg and Innsbruck inspired property.

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    Sonnenalp Resort of Vail

    When you meant to book St. Anton’s Hotel Post but couldn’t find the time to head across the pond for a ski vacation, the Sonnenalp in Vail is a close

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Restaurants (3)

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    Sweet Basil

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    La Bottega, Vail

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    Larkspur

Activities (4)

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    Tavern on the Square

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    Vail Resort

    Vast and varied terrain; legendary back bowls.

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    Pepi Sports

    The one-stop shop for skis, gear, and an après-slope drink.

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    Gorsuch, Vail

    Ignore Gorsuch's chain-like omnipresence: when the moneyed set shop for the slopes, this is where they come. The original store, opened in Vail Villag

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  • Trip Guide to Skiing Vail, CO

    Vail

    At 5,289 acres, its size alone makes Vail worth the trip. The terrain is not only vast but varied, with tree skiing galore, miles and miles of groomers, four terrain parks, and six miles of legendary

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