Skiing, Cycling or Golf--Vail, Colorado Has it All!

The small-town that typified the American experience fifty years ago is an unheard of anachronism in today's world. Millions of people live in New York and Los Angeles, but even smaller cities often have over 100,000 people in their census every year. Recognizing neighbors is harder and harder with so many of them and with a rise in global communication it just seems as though the world itself is shrinking. There are those among us who have a distant sense of nostalgia for a time we were not here to experience, when the entire population of a town could attend a football game without overcrowding the stadium. The pace of life was slower, neighbors were friendlier and everyone did their part to keep the town clean and safe. 

Vail, Colorado, is such a town, providing all the amenities of modern life while only supporting just over 5,000 full-time permanent residents. With the largest free public transportation system in the country, Vail is proud of its green technology and dedication to reduced traffic. The challenge most people expect in a small town is the lack of employment opportunities, but with 5,000 part-time residents and thousands of visitors for both the summer and winter recreational activities, there are ample jobs for those interested in working at a resort, in entertainment, service or hospitality.

Vail golf course offers some of the best golfing available during the warmer months. Amazing plant life are joined by spectacular views at the botanical gardens, which are the highest gardens of their type given the altitude. The Farmer's Market and Art Show allows those who create wonders, either through the soil or through some artistic medium, to share their wares with the city. The pro cycling challenge Vail is well-known and athletes can enjoy the scenery and the local flavor while whizzing to glory.

Vail is an alpine resort when the snow beings to fall, offering skiing opportunities that dwarf any other. The town was originally founded as a ski resort in 1962 and grew from there. As one of the best and largest ski mountains in the world, Vail Mountain offers countless trails and breathtaking views on the over 5,000 acres reserved expressly for skiers.

With the rapid growth of progress, escaping the rat race and visiting the small-town feel of a bygone era is alluring and Vail Colorado Market offers that escape coupled with recreation and luxury. 1,100 acres of open space are town-owned and will stay open, ensuring that Vail's natural beauty will remain intact for years to come. Vail, Colorado offers summer visitors cycling and golfing, winter visitors a skiers' paradise and residents a friendly small-town to call home. With or without ruby slippers, it is safe to say that there's no place like Vail.