Guidebook for Edwards
Food Scene
There are wonderful restaurants within walking distance of my home. Ask for what you are looking for and I will direct you!
This delicious restaurant creatively prepares and presents gorgeous food that is locally sources whenever possible. They have a sampling of high quality, house made pastries, breads and other goodies to take home. It has a bar with alcohol or kombucha on tap. A great place to hang out, have coffee, work on your laptop and meet others. H & H is the current in hangout for wonderful food and conversation.
31 locals recommend
Hovey & Harrison
56 Edwards Village BlvdThis delicious restaurant creatively prepares and presents gorgeous food that is locally sources whenever possible. They have a sampling of high quality, house made pastries, breads and other goodies to take home. It has a bar with alcohol or kombucha on tap. A great place to hang out, have coffee, work on your laptop and meet others. H & H is the current in hangout for wonderful food and conversation.
Larkburger is temporarily closed due to a fire.This small restaurant makes a delicious and healthy burger. They also have tuna, chicken and portabella mushroom burgers, with delicious parmesan truffle or plain fries. They also feature delicious milk shakes and healthy sides, like kale salad and edamame.
19 locals recommend
Larkburger Edwards
105 Edwards Village BlvdLarkburger is temporarily closed due to a fire.This small restaurant makes a delicious and healthy burger. They also have tuna, chicken and portabella mushroom burgers, with delicious parmesan truffle or plain fries. They also feature delicious milk shakes and healthy sides, like kale salad and edamame.
Fine dining with a lively, local scene and upscale atmosphere. Featuring creative cuisine, this spot is perfect for a romantic night out or a special family celebration. My favorite treat restaurant.
40 locals recommend
Juniper
97 Main StFine dining with a lively, local scene and upscale atmosphere. Featuring creative cuisine, this spot is perfect for a romantic night out or a special family celebration. My favorite treat restaurant.
This iconic restaurant also has a hip bar, another local's favorite. Don't miss Mussels night or start with a cocktail and move downstairs for a memorable dining experience.
31 locals recommend
Zino
27 Main StThis iconic restaurant also has a hip bar, another local's favorite. Don't miss Mussels night or start with a cocktail and move downstairs for a memorable dining experience.
Delicious restaurant with a charming atmosphere. Mid priced for our area and delightful.
33 locals recommend
The Rose
97 Main StDelicious restaurant with a charming atmosphere. Mid priced for our area and delightful.
My favorite dish is their seared Ahi Tuna salad. I call this an upscale sports bar, but it defies description and pleases everyone to who I recommend this restaurant. It features a lovely deck in the spring, summer and fall.
53 locals recommend
Etown
295 Main StMy favorite dish is their seared Ahi Tuna salad. I call this an upscale sports bar, but it defies description and pleases everyone to who I recommend this restaurant. It features a lovely deck in the spring, summer and fall.
Located on my block the Smiling Moose offers soup, sandwiches, salads and more. It is a great place to pick up a breakfast burrito to go or a sandwich to take on your mountain adventure. Dione in or take out.
6 locals recommend
Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli
1170 Edwards Village BoulevardLocated on my block the Smiling Moose offers soup, sandwiches, salads and more. It is a great place to pick up a breakfast burrito to go or a sandwich to take on your mountain adventure. Dione in or take out.
Authentic Chinese food, at least that is what my Chinese visitors told me. Always delicious; perfect if you are craving Chinese.
15 locals recommend
Henry's Chinese Restaurant
175 Main StAuthentic Chinese food, at least that is what my Chinese visitors told me. Always delicious; perfect if you are craving Chinese.
For a hearty breakfast or a delicious lunch, this is your place. IF Hovey and Harrison is not your scene or you want a substantial breakfast this is your spot.
15 locals recommend
Café 163
105 Edwards Village BlvdFor a hearty breakfast or a delicious lunch, this is your place. IF Hovey and Harrison is not your scene or you want a substantial breakfast this is your spot.
Marko's Pizzeria
57 Edwards Access RoadMy favorite pizza place. They do deliver.
This restaurant has a creative menu ranging from a pulled pork sandwich to a crusted avocado and beet sandwich, I enjoy their Parmesan fries.
24 locals recommend
Craftsman
0105 Edwards Village BlvdThis restaurant has a creative menu ranging from a pulled pork sandwich to a crusted avocado and beet sandwich, I enjoy their Parmesan fries.
Delicious ice cream made on site. a wonderful treat after dinner or anytime. They make special ice cream cakes for events.
6 locals recommend
Sundae - Edwards
56 Edwards Village BlvdDelicious ice cream made on site. a wonderful treat after dinner or anytime. They make special ice cream cakes for events.
This is a more gritty restaurant, which appeals to some of my guests. They do have a tasty greasy burger.
21 locals recommend
Main St Grill
97 Main StThis is a more gritty restaurant, which appeals to some of my guests. They do have a tasty greasy burger.
Popular with the visitors and locals. They do not brew their oun beer anymore, but it is a cheerful vibrant atmosphere.
18 locals recommend
Gore Range Brewery
105 Edwards Village BlvdPopular with the visitors and locals. They do not brew their oun beer anymore, but it is a cheerful vibrant atmosphere.
Sato
105 Edwards Village BlvdThe best sushi anywhere. Pricey, but they do have a dine in happy hour.
I call this store a gourmet market and upscale health food store. They have na incredible cheese section, cold pressed juice and all the foods you might be looking for to make a picnic or other meal. They have incredible snacks!
29 locals recommend
Village Market
34295 US-6I call this store a gourmet market and upscale health food store. They have na incredible cheese section, cold pressed juice and all the foods you might be looking for to make a picnic or other meal. They have incredible snacks!
If you are craving Mexican, this popular Tex-Mex restaurant is a local institution. I like the blue corn enchilada and chili relleno is my favorite.
14 locals recommend
Fiesta's Cafe & Cantina
57 Edwards Access RdIf you are craving Mexican, this popular Tex-Mex restaurant is a local institution. I like the blue corn enchilada and chili relleno is my favorite.
If you are looking for cold pressed juice, smoothies, acai bowls, vegan selections or raw food treats this is your destination. A great place to start a cleanse or enjoy delicious treats. Village market in Edwards carries their juices and smoothies and makes Acai bowls to order.
Green Elephant Juicery Avon
150 E Beaver Creek BlvdIf you are looking for cold pressed juice, smoothies, acai bowls, vegan selections or raw food treats this is your destination. A great place to start a cleanse or enjoy delicious treats. Village market in Edwards carries their juices and smoothies and makes Acai bowls to order.
Boiled bagels and delicious pan pizza. Three also make deli style to order breakfasts. A little pricy, but delicious and popular.
20 locals recommend
Village Bagel
34500 US-6Boiled bagels and delicious pan pizza. Three also make deli style to order breakfasts. A little pricy, but delicious and popular.
One of the mainstays of Fine Dining in Vail. This is a treat restaurant and expect an expensive treat.
85 locals recommend
Sweet Basil
193 Gore Creek DrOne of the mainstays of Fine Dining in Vail. This is a treat restaurant and expect an expensive treat.
One of the most popular and cool restaurants in Vail. Where I go when I am treating myself to a special meal in Vail. Be prepared to pay Vail prices.
81 locals recommend
Mountain Standard
193 Gore Creek DrOne of the most popular and cool restaurants in Vail. Where I go when I am treating myself to a special meal in Vail. Be prepared to pay Vail prices.
Hip and very fun. Expect to see a younger crowd. They also have a location in Eagle-Vail. I order the kombucha on tap, because I don't drink alcohol.
34 locals recommend
Vail Brewing Company
141 E Meadow DrHip and very fun. Expect to see a younger crowd. They also have a location in Eagle-Vail. I order the kombucha on tap, because I don't drink alcohol.
Shopping
Just down the block are the wonderful Riverwalk and Edwards Corner shopping and dining areas.
This Bookstore and Café is a must visit in Edwards. It has a café which features delicious coffee, crepes and salads. A local's favorite, they will help you find you next favorite book. Full of gifts and snacks, this happy place was once mentioned by Money magazine as the best place to find eligible singles.
27 locals recommend
Bookworm of Edwards
295 Main StThis Bookstore and Café is a must visit in Edwards. It has a café which features delicious coffee, crepes and salads. A local's favorite, they will help you find you next favorite book. Full of gifts and snacks, this happy place was once mentioned by Money magazine as the best place to find eligible singles.
I highly recommend this fun store. It features outdoor gear you might need or wonderful women's and mens's clothing. I love the fashionable and practical Sorrel wedge boots and all there clothing. They have an extensive collection of backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, etc, as well.
13 locals recommend
Ptarmigan Sports
137 Main StI highly recommend this fun store. It features outdoor gear you might need or wonderful women's and mens's clothing. I love the fashionable and practical Sorrel wedge boots and all there clothing. They have an extensive collection of backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, etc, as well.
Escape high priced clothing shopping and discover this local's treasure. Tastefully curated woman's apparel and gifts.
Wild Heart
56 Edwards Village BlvdEscape high priced clothing shopping and discover this local's treasure. Tastefully curated woman's apparel and gifts.
This is the local big grocery store and it is a great value. Avon is 5 minutes from Edwards.
319 locals recommend
City Market
72 Beaver Creek PlThis is the local big grocery store and it is a great value. Avon is 5 minutes from Edwards.
This Scandinavian inspired collection is a must see shopping experience; especially for those decorating with sleek, cozy modern lines. They also have put in a cute cafe. Located in Eagle-Vail; halfway between my home and Vail.
Hygge Life
41149 US-6This Scandinavian inspired collection is a must see shopping experience; especially for those decorating with sleek, cozy modern lines. They also have put in a cute cafe. Located in Eagle-Vail; halfway between my home and Vail.
Vela Apparel
41149 US-6Great arty T-shirts, house decor and jewelry. Super cute and fun.
For all your fly fishing supplies and also a fishing outfitter. WE have world class fly fishing in out region.
14 locals recommend
Vail Valley Anglers
97 Main StFor all your fly fishing supplies and also a fishing outfitter. WE have world class fly fishing in out region.
Entertainment & Activities
Riverwalk Theater
34253 US-6Movie Theater within walking distance.
Not to miss, wonderful Hot Springs experience. A little less than an hour form my home. Clean, multiple hot pools with a variety of temperatures. Makes a great day trip.
148 locals recommend
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial StNot to miss, wonderful Hot Springs experience. A little less than an hour form my home. Clean, multiple hot pools with a variety of temperatures. Makes a great day trip.
This is a classic Vail hike with gorgeous mountain scenery. It starts steep for the first quarter mile and you must be prepared for mountain hiking with water, proper gear, etc.
50 locals recommend
Booth Falls trailhead
3035 Booth Falls RdThis is a classic Vail hike with gorgeous mountain scenery. It starts steep for the first quarter mile and you must be prepared for mountain hiking with water, proper gear, etc.
This trailhead is 10 minutes from my house and can be hiked in the summer and snowshed in the winter in the National Forest. Do your research and be prepared, but I enjoy this trail frequently. Understand that this hike is in the National Forest and you may encounter wildlife of all sorts.
West Lake Creek Trailhead
2902 West Lake Creek RoadThis trailhead is 10 minutes from my house and can be hiked in the summer and snowshed in the winter in the National Forest. Do your research and be prepared, but I enjoy this trail frequently. Understand that this hike is in the National Forest and you may encounter wildlife of all sorts.
This trailhead is 10 minutes from my house and is delightful. Be prepared for mercurial mountain conditions, but expect a wonderful hike in the summer or snowshoe in the winter. Be sure you understand mountain hiking and bring water and the proper gear. Understand that this hike is in the National Forest and you may encounter wildlife of all sorts.
East Lake Creek Trailhead
West Lake Creek RoadThis trailhead is 10 minutes from my house and is delightful. Be prepared for mercurial mountain conditions, but expect a wonderful hike in the summer or snowshoe in the winter. Be sure you understand mountain hiking and bring water and the proper gear. Understand that this hike is in the National Forest and you may encounter wildlife of all sorts.
Vail Resorts sponsored activities; summer and winter choices.
13 locals recommend
Vail Adventure Ridge
Vail Resorts sponsored activities; summer and winter choices.
Vail Ski Resort
Beaver Creek
Large indoor pool and recreation complex. The water slide and lazy river are popular with families. Hot tub for post skiing soaking.
36 locals recommend
Avon Recreation Center
90 Lake StLarge indoor pool and recreation complex. The water slide and lazy river are popular with families. Hot tub for post skiing soaking.
Gorgeous collection of Alpine botanical specimens. Fun summer activity in Vail
27 locals recommend
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
522 S Frontage Rd EGorgeous collection of Alpine botanical specimens. Fun summer activity in Vail
Interpretive trails, exhibits and other activities. highly recommended.
15 locals recommend
Walking Mountains Science Center
318 Walking Mountains LnInterpretive trails, exhibits and other activities. highly recommended.
This Nature Center was founded by my mother. It is currently in a yurt on site. Nature activities for families and others.
Vail Nature Center
601 Vail Valley DrThis Nature Center was founded by my mother. It is currently in a yurt on site. Nature activities for families and others.
A plethora of wonder events happen hear; Vail Dance Festival, Bravo Music Festival and more!
35 locals recommend
Gerald Ford Amphitheater
530 S Frontage Rd EA plethora of wonder events happen hear; Vail Dance Festival, Bravo Music Festival and more!
CineBistro at Solaris
141 E Meadow DrMovie theater with dining in Vail
If you are looking for guides for rock climbing or ice climbing; start here. We have world renowned ice climbing in East Vail and many hush, hush rock climbing areas in our region.
Apex Mountain School
40800 US-6If you are looking for guides for rock climbing or ice climbing; start here. We have world renowned ice climbing in East Vail and many hush, hush rock climbing areas in our region.
Vail Stables
915 Spraddle Creek RdGreat horseback riding.
Minturn Anglers
106 N Main StFishing store and outfitters.
Vail Valley Anglers
97 Main StFishing Outfitter and store.
Beautiful high lake and hiking assessed by dirt road. There is also a private resort located adjacent to the lake.
15 locals recommend
Piney Lake
Beautiful high lake and hiking assessed by dirt road. There is also a private resort located adjacent to the lake.
Mountain Bike on the many established trails in Eagle, Colorado. Eagle is about 20 minutes form my home.
9 locals recommend
Eagle
Mountain Bike on the many established trails in Eagle, Colorado. Eagle is about 20 minutes form my home.
Nova Guides
7088 US-24Great outfitters for winter snowmobiling and other sports.
Neighborhoods
Avon
Avon is part way to Vail and lies at the base of Beaver Creek.
How can I summarize Vail? 15 minutes from my home, this world class resort is a delight summer and winter.
195 locals recommend
Vail
How can I summarize Vail? 15 minutes from my home, this world class resort is a delight summer and winter.
Beaver Creek
World Class resort!
About an hours drive. Glennwood is a great daytrip from my home. Make sure to visit Iron Springs Hot Springs, my favorite, or the classic historic Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, Resort, Lodge and Spa. On the drive there, you will pass through the stunning Glenwood Canyon. You must make reservations, but there is a fun scenic hike to Hanging Lake in the canyon. There is fun dining on restaurant row after your hot springs soak. Great for a recovery day from skiing or mountain biking.
83 locals recommend
Glenwood Springs
About an hours drive. Glennwood is a great daytrip from my home. Make sure to visit Iron Springs Hot Springs, my favorite, or the classic historic Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, Resort, Lodge and Spa. On the drive there, you will pass through the stunning Glenwood Canyon. You must make reservations, but there is a fun scenic hike to Hanging Lake in the canyon. There is fun dining on restaurant row after your hot springs soak. Great for a recovery day from skiing or mountain biking.
A quaint former railroad and mining town; now a gateway to Vail and Beaver Creek with dining, shopping and parks. Minturn has character and is less polished than other parts of the Vail Valley. Shop at the Scarb, the consignment shop Holy Toledo and various artsy shops. Know for the Saloon and Minturn County Club restaurants; favorites of visitors.
19 locals recommend
Minturn
A quaint former railroad and mining town; now a gateway to Vail and Beaver Creek with dining, shopping and parks. Minturn has character and is less polished than other parts of the Vail Valley. Shop at the Scarb, the consignment shop Holy Toledo and various artsy shops. Know for the Saloon and Minturn County Club restaurants; favorites of visitors.
This neighborhood has some fun retail shopping, but the commercial district is known as the "green mile" and is where people buy legal weed. Pictured above is Native Roots. Rocky Road is a little more discreet and offers private shopping, by appointment. No smoking in or out of my home or anywhere outdoors in Colorado. Please research Colorado regulations before imbibing an be careful of eatables; they are slow to kick in and strong. I work in health care and we see people who miscalculate.
12 locals recommend
Eagle-Vail
This neighborhood has some fun retail shopping, but the commercial district is known as the "green mile" and is where people buy legal weed. Pictured above is Native Roots. Rocky Road is a little more discreet and offers private shopping, by appointment. No smoking in or out of my home or anywhere outdoors in Colorado. Please research Colorado regulations before imbibing an be careful of eatables; they are slow to kick in and strong. I work in health care and we see people who miscalculate.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Parking advice in Vail
In the summer, park for free in the Vail Village and Lionshead parking structures. Avoid the pricey Solaris parking; they try to track you to park there. In the winter, parking is paid, a little more tricky and fills up early. As an alternative, park on the north frontage road across from the Vail City Market/Safeway and take the free Vail bus from the sheltered bus stop into Vail Village.
Ways to save
Epic Pass for skiing savings
If you plan to ski Vail or other Vail Resorts Ski Areas, pre-plan an buy an Epic Pass in late summer early fall. For the price of a few days skiing, you can ski all season at multiple resorts around the world. There are also multi-day Epic options available.