West Vail Village, Colorado

If you're an extended visitor to Vail, Colorado, or just want to stay a bit away from the non-stop excitement of Vail Village and Lion's Head, you may find West Vail Village is more to your liking. While still a short ride away from the center of Vail, West Vail offers affordable lodging, luxury vacation rentals, condos and homes, as well as some restaurants and shops. This part of Vail caters more to outdoor recreation seekers looking for access to the area's hiking, biking, and of course skiing and snowboarding. And a free shuttle connects it to all of the other parts of Vail. For classic American dining there are venues such as the Sandbar Sports Grill, at which you can also find live music, and the Westside Cafe & Market located right in West Vail. The village is also home to three of Vail's Asian-themed restaurants, Gohan-Ya, May Palace, and Nozawa Sushi Bar. Like all parts of this vibrant town, you'll find many places to go after hours for entertainment.