Directions to Vail

From East

Coming from the east, Vail is generally accessed via Interstate 70. Gradually climbing from the plains of the Midwest, I-70 reaches an elevation of 5,280 feet at the Mile High City, otherwise known as Denver. The "Big D," as Vail locals like to call it, is a great place to catch a major-league sporting event, go to an amusement park, see a concert or visit the aquarium. From Denver, I-70 winds up and into the mountains for which Colorado is famous. Vail is less than 100 scenic miles away. For a quick side trip, take Highway 40 north to Rocky Mountain National Park, home to 412 square miles of lakes, mountains, meadows and waterfalls. A trip through the center of the park on Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous highway in the world, promises glimpses of native bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer and hawks. No matter what route you take, the scenery on the trip westbound to the valley is surpassed only by the premier amenities and spectacular settings that await you.