Overview
Not all of Colorado’s prestigious ski resorts need some roughing out. Beaver Creek offers that sought-after smooth ride. Treading Eagle County’s peaks is more than a trip; it has been, for many faithful tourists, an endearing tradition. The unincorporated community just south of Avon, another renowned ski resort, single-handedly converts once-in-a-lifetime trips into a habit of sorts. Beaver Creek lets adventure-thirsty travelers leave the hassles of their everyday life in exchange for resort grandiosity. Tourists visit Beaver Creek simply for its sheer grandeur, and the dramatic interplay of rock and sky. If that’s not enough, let the winner of the North America’s World Cup entice you to bits.
Things to Do
There are three main places that cater to Beaver Creek’s three main activities. The Snowmobiling Tours and Snowmobile Rentals offer both a guided and unguided snowmobiling tour along Beaver Creek Backcountry. Tourists can also practice their swing at the 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Course, which extends its services to private instructions. Travelers can also have their load of the nation’s finest skiing at the Beaver Creek Ski Resort. During the summer, Beaver Creek becomes an avenue for horse trails, hiking, biking, and scenic chair lift rides. The temperate weather makes it possible for 4 wheeling jeep tours, hot air balloon rides, zip lining, rock climbing, fly fishing, road biking, kayaking, and rafting activities.
Best Hotel Accommodations
Beaver Creek is a private resort hidden to provide a venue for intimacy. The consummate kid-friendly resort has some of the most romantic and secluded hotels. A warning though, Beaver Creek’s type of privacy doesn’t come cheap. The Luxury Home Rentals by East West Resort has some of Colorado’s largest private ski homes, complete with vacation consultant assistance and full concierge services. The Pines Lodge provides immediate access to some of Colorado’s best mountain biking, hiking, and skiing venues. The lodge also takes pride in having an AAA Four Diamond Award-winning dining place. The Osprey at Beaver Creek has North America’s title of closest hotel to a chair lift, proving that convenience is their best asset. No matter where you stay, Beaver Creek promises equally stunning views and secluded venues. Book your Beaver Creek Hotels with Reservations.com.
Restaurants and Dining
Beaver Creek has won a regular supply of awards and accolades because of its exquisite dining options. Guests can choose from dining in a private museum, atop a pristine aspen glade, or along a snow-covered meadow. Splendido at the Chateau Lane was designed after a French Chateau. Guests can choose from the fine fares of European and American cuisine in thie restaurant. Named after the nearby resort town of Vail, Vail Delivery offers personal grocer services delivered straight to the customer’s lodges. The Grouse Mountain Grill offers seasonally focused and regionally influenced fine dining options. The menu includes an extensive list of game, veal, seafood, and steaks.
When to Visit
There’s no denying that the best time to visit Beaver Creek and the surrounding resorts is during the winter. Though summer provides an equally interesting outdoor affair, the Fall Festival during October is worth joining. Apart from the free hotdogs and popcorns offered, guests can join the Haunted Maze prepared by the Porchlight Players, which is sure to scare anyone’s socks off. The harvest party launches at the Gypsum’s outdoor Lundgren Theater.
