When you think of vacationing in Vail, Colorado, you think of skiing and snowboarding, complete with evenings of fine dining and cozy fireplaces. However, you don’t really think of Vail as a summer destination because there is no snow. You will definitely be missing out on a lot of great things to do and enjoy in this great city if you don’t check out all the amazing summer activities Vail has available.

Here’s a quick list of Vail summer activities you’ll definitely want to be there for.

1. AVA (Arkansas Valley Adventures) has some of the best whitewater rafting adventures anywhere in the world. With the gorgeous views of the Rocky Mountains, stunning foliage and wildlife, as well as the huge adrenaline rush you get from shooting the rapids, AVA river rafting is a must do. And since kids as young as seven can ride the rapids and take in all the wildlife, the whole family can enjoy it.

2. Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean the nightlife and great restaurants close. You can have a great time year round with all the great restaurants and clubs that have amazing live bands. dancing and some of the best food.

3. You can also get all the great buys. With all the amazing stores in Vail Village offering great deals on everything you can think of, summer shopping is even better than ever.

4. Nova Guides offers guided jeep and ATV tours, as well as guided mountain bike tours, paintball and fishing tours. See the beauty of Colorado during the summer by taking advantage of their incredible guided tour packages.

5. And just a mile from Vail Village is Spraddle Creek Ranch, where you can learn to ride a horse. They can teach you horse riding, something they specialize in, while having fun all the time.

Having all these things to do, plus all the beauty that surrounds the area, makes Vail a great place to vacation during the summer. Some would say that it is even more beautiful in summer than in winter, although the skiing in winter is much better. But with all the great summer activities available, Vail is an ideal vacation destination any time of the year.

To see how much you could spend on a summer vacation, check out all of Vail’s great summer activity vacation packages available. You know you’re going to have a great time with all the things to do in Vail, Colorado. And with off-season rates, you’ll have an incredibly affordable time, too.