Alpine Arts Center offers art classes for all ages at all stages! From Mommy and Me Get Messy to Beginning Pottery, Digital Photography, and Cocktails & Canvas, there is something for everyone, with regular classes and options to drop-in for just a day. Alpine Arts Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am-6pm for drop in activities and paint your own pottery, or come in shop for local jewelry, artwork, pottery, and art supplies.
Alpine River Outfitters is Colorado fly fishing at its finest, offering guided fly fishing trips year round. Vail, Colorado offers some of the best fly fishing in the US. Alpine River Outfitters offers their trips on both private and public water, while providing all the gear you need for a successful day of fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains. The guides are all incredibly experienced fly fishers who live locally and fish throughout the state. Come out for a day of float or wade fishing trips with the company that makes it their priority to offer the best guides, fishing and retail operation in the region.
Apex Mountain School specializes in climbing and mountaineering adventures, skills training for backcountry preparedness, and group activities at the base of the Rocky Mountains. They are Vail's oldest continually owned mountaineering school and climbing guide service. Their credentials are unmatched as they have over 75 years combined experience, more American Mountain Guide Association training sessions and certifications than any other guiding service in the area.
Art of the Valley Gallery features original paintings, photography and sculpture by a range of emerging and established award winning Colorado area artists. The gallery represents a varied range of styles, techniques and mediums that showcase the beauty of the Colorado and western region.
If you're on vacation in Avon and looking for a quality book or just a quiet place to get away, the Avon Public Library is your best option. They have wireless internet and a wonderful selection of books.
Bearcat Stables offers horseback riding for all abilities in an Old Western Rocky Mountain Ranch atmosphere. They offer rides from 1 to 4 hours, the most advanced of which serves lunch. If you are searching for a truly unique experience, join them for the Vail to Aspen ride which lasts 4 days and 3 nights creating memories you will never forget under the beautiful starlit sky of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. They even offer horse drawn sleigh rides followed by gourmet dinner at their historic mountain cabin, just 15 minutes from Beaver Creek.
Beaver Creek Bungee Trampoline is located in the Beaver Creek Village at the base of the Centennial Express Chairlift and offers a fun place for kids of all ages to feel like they're flying on this fun trampoline. It is open from 9 AM until 5 PM with an opening date of Memorial Day.
The Beaver Creek Children's Museum educates kids of all ages in a fun and engaging way. The Children's Museum is located in the village next to the Beaver Creek Hiking Center. The museum consists of featured exhibits, special presentations such as educational workshops, star-gazing nights, and so much more. Some of the exhibits featured at the museum include toddler town, the computer zone, science gadgets, a fossil dig, a fish tank and a working theatrical stage filled with costumes and props. Best of all, admission to the Children's Museum is completely free of charge.
Beaver Creek Children’s Ski and Snowboard School meets in Gerald R. Ford Hall and groups the kids into lessons by ability and by age to provide the most comprehensive lesson possible. Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the lessons offered range from half day to full day and the instructors have the patience and the personality to get your kids on the slopes and keep them smiling on the mountain. Take a look at their site to determine which package is best for your child or teen.
The Beaver Creek Children’s Theatre Company has been in operation for over 25 years, making families laugh from Colorado to London. Their performances are filled with theatrical delights for children of all ages. Their performances include the animation of children's poetry, fractured fairy tales and stories from around the world. The Children's Theatre Company bring their stories to life in an engaging and high energy way and every guest will be pulled right into the excitement.
The Beaver Creek Climbing Wall is located in the Beaver Creek Village at the base of the Centennial Express Chairlift and offers a fun place for kids of all ages to feel like they're on top of the world when they reach the top of this climbing wall. It is open from 9 AM until 5 PM with an opening date of Memorial Day.
The Beaver Creek Golf Club, nestled against the slopes of Beaver Creek Mountain, is one of the longest established golf courses in the Vail Valley. Opened in 1982, the course was designed by noted course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and is known and respected for its long, narrow, challenging fairways and stunning scenery.
Beaver Creek's tubing hill and Marmot Maze is located just below The Ranch and can be accessed via the Buckaroo Express Gondola. The Haymaker Tubing Hill provides a thrilling ride for all ages (riders must be 36" or taller). The hill is open 7 days a week so come on out with friends and family for a memorable experience. The Haymaker Tubing Hill is in operation from December 17 through April 3.
The Beaver Creek Hiking Center specializes in guided, informational and interpretive nature hikes and mountain bike tours. They offer weekly scheduled hikes as well as private hikes are available for people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a casual hike to a pristine alpine lake or to summit one of Colorado's 14,000 ft peaks, the hiking center can get you there. Their guides are experienced professionals who are trained in first aid, CPR, flora, fauna, local history and geology.
Beaver Creek Kids Day Camp is a licensed day camp for children ages 5-13. The camp begins at 9 AM and lasts until 4:30 PM, giving your kids a full day of fun. Activities may include visiting the Matawin Teepee Village, horseback riding and arts & crafts. The camp runs during the summer months only for kids ages 5-13. This will be a summer they won't forget.