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Vail Weather
Average High: ranges from 70-80 degrees
Average Low: ranges from 35-45 degrees
*the weather is much cooler at night in the mountains... don't forget to bring a light jacket or sweatshirt and a pair of pants. Afternoon rain showers are also very common so you might also want to pack an umbrella or rain jacket!
*If you plan on hiking or doing any outdoor activity during the day do not forget sunscreen!
Contact Us
Please don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions! We hope you can make it and can't wait to see you there!!
Kristin
(405) 921-2316
kfras1@gmail.com
Brian
(918) 633-6649
beamer@ou.edu
Date and Location
Vail, CO
6:00 pm
Donovan Pavilion
1600 S. Frontage Rd
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 477-3699
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Transportation
Most major car rentals are available on and off-site.
Airlink Shuttle, Colorado Mountain Express serve as ground transportation from DIA to Vail.
Things to do in Vail
(Hiking in Beaver Creek, CO. Sept. 2008)*You can park for free in the public parking garages in the Vail Village & Lionshead all summer long. If you are exploring the village or riding up the gondola to check out the mountain we recommend parking here, or taking the shuttle from your hotel. (Vail has a great shuttle system that goes all over town!)
*Make sure to ride the Gondola up to the top of Vail mountain! There are a ton of hiking trails (ranging from very short & easy to difficult), bike trails, a restaurant that they grill out at, and beer tents. By far the BEST view of the Vail valley, and we're told a great place to hang out with a beer and watch the sun set.
*We will probably try to orgainze a group trip up the Gondola on Saturday morning/afternoon. Please email or call us and let us know if you are interested in coming up with us! Normal pricing is $20/adult but we can get a group discount if there are more than 15 people in our party.
*If you want to hang out at the top of the mountain, but do not care to hike around or bike, the Gondola is FREE after 4 pm.
*Brian and I have also done a great hike called "Booth Creek Trail". It is just east of the main village off I-70. It is ~2 miles each way- has great views and takes you to the 60' Booth Creek Falls. We would say it is a moderate difficulty level (but we saw elderly, kids, and everyone in between on the trail), so no one should have a hard time doing it if you want. It will probably take you 2-3 hrs total depending on how fast you go. (also check the hiking links below)
*Must have brochures/maps (you can get these at any hotel and all over the village):
-Vail Dining Guide
-Vail Mountain Summer Trail Map
-Vail Walking Map
-Whattodo (also has some coupons for local restaurants and activities)
*Restaurants
You can't go wrong with any restaurant in Vail but here are some we've tried or heard were amazing...
-Westside Cafe (in the Holiday Inn): Great breakfast! Sit down, or you can grab something quick to go (bagels, smoothies, breakfast sandwhiches, coffee, yogurt parfait's)
-Bully Ranch
-Marketplace on Meadow Dr.
-Ore House
-Pazzo's Pizza
-Montauk Seafood Grill
-Vendetta's
-Blue Moose Pizza
-Cucina Rustica
-Up the Creek
Vail Dining Guide
Vail Hiking Trails Guide
http://www.realvail.com/ResortGuides/67/Vail-hiking-and-backpacking-guide.html
http://www.mtvacations.com/hiking.html
Vail Activities Guide
Vail Mountain Guide
Vail Events Calendar
Vail Daily Newspaper
Vail Free Bus System
Accommodations
Kayak or Hotels.com may also provide lower rates.
Click here for a map of the following accommodations:
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Vail Cascade Resort and Spa*
1300 Westhaven Drive
Vail, CO 81657
(800) 420-2424
*There is a Fraser/Beam wedding group rate of $149/night (plus tax and $15/day parking fee) offered on a space available basis but may change at any time. Make sure to make your reservations as soon as possible to guarantee this discounted rate. A full deposit is required 30 days prior to arrival and is non-refundable at that time. Reservations can be canceled at any time prior to this date.
*This is the closest hotel to the Donovan Pavilion (where ceremony and reception will be)... only a 5 minute walk!
*There will also be a shuttle running to and from the Donovan Pavilion from Cascade (2 hrs prior to ceremony, 1 hr after)Holiday Inn Apex W. Vail*
2211 N. Frontage Rd W
Vail, CO 81657
(888) 400-9714
*Fraser/Beam wedding group rates are available when calling. ($140/night for standard room)
Marriott Hotel and Resort
715 West Lionshead Circle
Vail, CO
(970) 476-4444
Vail Mountain Lodge and Spa
352 E. Meadow Dr.
Vail, CO
(970) 476-0700
Lionshead Inn
705 West Lionshead Circle
Vail, CO
(970) 476-2050
Lion Square Lodge & Conference
660 Lionshead Place
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-2281
1-800-456-Vail
Sun Vail Condos:
$225 (+tax) for 2 bed/2 bath
$325 (+tax) for 3 bed/2 bath
-No parking charge
Avon Condos
Email Tom Geary at tgeary@vailresorts.com or call 1-800-859-8242
*$155 / Night- 1 Bedroom Condos
*$185 / Night- 2 Bedroom Condos
*$205 / Night- 3 Bedroom Condos
(Rates do not include 4.4% tax)
*When calling to make reservations, reference the Fraser/Beam Wedding or our Group Code (GT1FBW). Discounted rates are based on space availability so make reservations as soon as possible to guarantee these prices.
Vail Rentals by Owner (other condos and houses for rent)
http://www.vailrentals.com/
Vacation Rentals by Owner (other condos and houses for rent)
http://www.vrbo.com/
Outside of Vail
Dinosaur National Monument in Dinosaur, CO
Rockies - Nationals at Coors Field on 7/6 to 7/8
Rockies - Braves at Coors Field on 7/9 to 7/12
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Denver Zoo
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Downtown Aquarium