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Ecotourism in Aspen-Free Hikes All Summer

July 28, 2009 at 10:18 pm · Filed under Colorado and tagged: , , , , ,

Aspen has some wonderful ecotourism activities that you may enjoy when you get your vacation rental from Coast 2 Coast Vacation Rentals. Our rentals can put you right where your activities are. Check out the current listings to book your vacation soon. www.vailskivacationrentals.com  Summer is a great time to visit Aspen and the rental rates are low!

Join naturalists from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) for a FREE nature hike or walk at Snowmass or Aspen Mountain. Naturalists will share tips on wildflowers, tracking animals, observing birds and understanding the sub-alpine community. Call 970-925-5756 or visit the ACES website for more environmental programs in the Aspen/Snowmass area.

Please note: Weather can change rapidly; please dress appropriately. 

ACES Guided Nature Walks on Aspen Mountain
Daily June 20 – September 7
ACES naturalists lead these FREE 45-minute walks along Richmond Ridge at the top of Aspen Mountain. Learn about the native trees, birds and animals that thrive in the high-alpine environment. Tours meet at the top of the gondola (lift ticket purchase required) on the hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily as well as at 9 a.m. on Saturdays. 

Please see our gondola and chairlifts page for infomation on Aspen Mountain summer lift operations. Call 877-282-7736 or 970-923-1227 to purchase summer lift tickets.

ACES Guided On-Mountain Nature Walks/Hikes at Snowmass
Wednesday through Sunday, June 24 – September 7
ACES naturalists will guide you on a beautiful hike with fantastic views of Snowmass Village and surrounding areas. Offered daily at 10 a.m. (nature walk) and 1 p.m. (nature hike or walk, depending on group interest). Meet at the Information Desk in the Snowmass Ticket Pavilion. FREE!

Click here to check out other summer activities & lift rides Snowmass.

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Aspen: Free Summer Activities for Kids

July 28, 2009 at 10:10 pm · Filed under Colorado and tagged: , , ,

It’s not too late to enjoy Aspen for your summer vacation.  While the kids are out of school, a trip to Aspen is a great place for them to get lots of excersize and enjoy many FREE ACTIVITIES. Don’t forget, Aspen is in the off season during summer, so Coast 2 Coast Vacation Rentals has many great luxury condos in the heart of the action for your family to enjoy. Or if you prefer, how about that secluded mountain cabin you always dreamed of?  Great views are right outside your doorstep in Aspen. Check out the properties at www.vailskivacationrentals.com to see our great Aspen options.

Here are some of the free events for kids during the Aspen summer season.

Kids of all ages will find many FREE activities and entertainment awaiting them on top of Aspen Mountain every Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Families are invited to participate in the following activities, offered June 19 – September 7: 
Monday - ACES kids program with live animals, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (FREE)
Tuesday - The Jammin’ Jim Show with a juggling workshop, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday – Kite Building/Flying, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. ($10)
Thursday - The Jammin’ Jim Show with a juggling workshop, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday - Storytelling with Spellbinders, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (FREE)

Climbing Wall
Daily June 19 – September 7
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Test your agility on the rock-climbing wall. Try it for fun, or challenge yourself on the different routes. An exciting atmosphere for the whole family. All ages welcome (harness must fit properly). $8/one climb, $12/two climbs, $75/ten-punch pass valid for use on climbing wall and Eurobungy trampoline.

Eurobungy Trampoline
Daily June 19 – September 7
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The world of extreme sports introduces this hybrid of the trampoline. $12/one session, $18/two sessions, $75/ten-punch pass valid for use on climbing wall and Eurobungy trampoline.

Obstacle Course
Daily June 19 – September 7
FREE & fun for the whole family. Check out this course full of natural and man-made obstacles. Tree logs, rope swings, cargo netting and more. An exciting challenge – give it a try!

Silver Nugget Dig
Daily June 19 – September 7
Kids can go back in time to the turn of the century and Aspen’s silver mining history. Dig in the silver mining sandbox to uncover silver nuggets of all shapes and sizes. Small silver nuggets can be taken as a souvenir. Maybe you will get a glimpse of the Motherlode – the largest piece of silver ever mined, right here on Aspen Mountain. FREE!

For more information visit http://www.aspensnowmass.com/camps/kids_aspen.cfm

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Vail Area Links and Guide to Dining/Bars

July 28, 2009 at 5:06 pm · Filed under Colorado and tagged: , ,

Coast 2 Coast Vacation Rentals offers great lodging in the Vail Valley, Vail Village, and Lionshead. Vacation rentals are close to these fine dining and refreshment locations. Check out our wonderful Vail Accommodations!

Bars

The Tap Room
333 Bridge St
Vail CO

Those escaping the mountain to check the latest NFL scores head to The Tap Room and for multiple TVs and a solid beer selection that includes Smithwick’s and Trumer. Eight beers on tap and another 20 or so in bottles make this an excellent spot for a brew, day or night, and the burgers and wings are some of the best in town. On Tuesday, $6 buys you a burger and a beer. www.taproomvail.com

The George
292 E Meadow Dr
Vail CO

The George is tucked away in the basement of the Vail Mountain Haus hotel just before the village’s covered bridge. The apres ski scene starts hopping right around 4 p.m., when tired skiers and boarders plop down on the cozy sofas in front of the fireplace and sip off five taps and 15 bottles. Happy hour begins at 3 p.m., and the food and drink specials are cheap, especially for Vail. 970-476-2656

Vendetta’s
291 Bridge St
Vail CO

This late-night pizza joint in Vail Village has been packing crowds for 25 years. It’s the only place in town to grab a bite to eat in the wee morning hours, when it serves up slices of thin-crust to the masses. Walk beyond the pizza counter to check out the bar scene, which is usually brimming with tourists. www.vendettasvail.com

The Red Lion
304 Bridge St
Vail CO

Longtime local entertainer and co-owner Phil Long plays live music at the Red Lion Wednesday through Sunday nights in the winter, moving the party from the mountain to the top of Bridge Street. The Red Lion’s patio stays full even when it’s 5 degrees outside, and locals claim the place is swarming with “cougars” in the winter, so keep your wits about you. www.theredlion.com

Beer Bars

Blue Moon Bar and Restaurant
352 East Meadow Drive
Vail CO

Vail Mountain is a skier’s paradise, and beer is no afterthought. The Blue Moon Cafe atop the Eagle Bahn Gondola is sponsored by MillerCoors and offers a tantalizing variety of the company’s beers. A menu that boasts big, belly-filling burgers lures skiers and apres-pros alike. 970-479-4530.

Brewpubs

Gore Range Brewery
105 Edwards Village Blvd
Edwards CO

The Vail Valley’s only brewery, Gore Range in Edwards offers and average of six of its microbrews at a time. This season, the Powder Day Pale Ale is an excellent apres ski sipper, but even more intriguing is the Great Sex Honey Ale, a beer brewed with Colorado western slope wildflower honey. www.gorerangebrewery.com

Dine

La Bottega
100 E Meadow Dr
Vail CO

This Northern Italian restaurant in Vail Village has a large patio that stays full most of the day in winter. At dinner, a beef carpaccio with truffle cream practically melts in your mouth. Don’t miss the White Truffle Gnocchi or the Lamb Osso Bucco, either, and ask the chef/owner’s wife for an Italian wine recommendation. Local’s tip: make a reservation. www.labottegavail.com

La Tour
122 E Meadow Dr
Vail CO

Gerald and Betty Ford dined at La Tour almost weekly when they lived in town. The French-inspired white tablecloth restaurant delivers with a succulent menu including extravagant selections like Colorado lamb chops and seared foie gras as rich as the customers at the next table. La Tour has as many as seven sommeliers on staff in the winter, so don’t hesitate to ask for help when browsing the extensive wine list. www.latour-vail.com

La Cantina
241 S Frontage Rd E
Vail CO

The third “la” on our list is cheap, fast and delish. Locals rate it as the best place for a meal under $10 in the local newspaper’s reader’s poll year after year. Housed oddly under the Vail Transportation Center in the parking garage, La Cantina is where to go for flavorful burritos, tacos and fajitas. 970-476-7661

Moe’s
675 W Lionshead Cir
Vail CO

This no-frills Alabama barbecue joint offers favorites like pulled pork, baked beans, ribs and sweet tea. It’s inexpensive for Vail, so it’s worth the extra couple of minutes it takes to walk there from the bottom of the ski hill. If filling up on ‘cue, banana pudding and cornbread for about $10 sounds good, Moe’s won’t disappoint. www.moesoriginalbbq.com

Larkspur
458 Vail Valley Dr
Vail CO

This kitchen dishes up gluten-free options, as well as adventurous appetizes like veal sweetbreads and pork belly. The large bar and lounge opens up to the Golden Peak area of Vail Mountain, making this a ski-in/ski-out hotspot by day and a posh dinner choice by night. www.larkspurvail.com

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