About Vail
Vail, CO is a small town located in western Colorado, home to 4,466 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Vail is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 948 residents per square mile.
📰 Vail News Today
- When will Colorado’s ski resorts open for the winter? Vail Resorts just announced its opening dates. SummitDaily.com · Aug 18
- Vail announces 2026-27 opening dates for its Colorado ski resorts The Denver Post · Aug 18
- “Kingdom of Breck” campaign launches new resort-focused marketing strategy for Vail Resorts The Colorado Sun · Aug 18
- James Steane Obituary (2026) - Vail, CO Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- The Colorado Time Capsule passes through Vail on the last leg of state tour VailDaily.com · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Vail Unique
- Positioned in western Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Vail
- Almresi — austrian
- Alpenrose — swiss
- Annapurna Nepali & Indian Cuisine — indian
- Bean & Gone Cafe (café)
- Big Bear Bistro — american (café)
- Buffalo's — salad
- Bully Ranch — american
- Crespelle — crepe (café)
- Cucina Rustica — american
- DeliZioso Deli & Market (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Education Center · Museum
- Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame · Museum
- Imagination Station · Attraction
- Museum and Gift Shop · Museum
- Nature Discovery Center/Walking Mountains Science Center · Museum
- Vail Nature Center · Museum
- Bridge Street · Attraction
- Forest Flyer · Attraction
- Holy Cross Adventure Course · Attraction
- The Discovery Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Vail
- Betty Ford Alpine Gardens · Garden reviews ★
- Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Education Center · Museum reviews ★
- Ford Park reviews ★
- Vail Memorial Park reviews ★
- Alpine House · Garden reviews ★
- Alps of Western Europe · Garden reviews ★
- Aspen Grove · Garden reviews ★
- Bighorn Park reviews ★
- Bog Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Booth Creek Park reviews ★
- Buffehr Creek Park reviews ★
- Corner Woodland Garden · Garden reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Vail
- Red Sandstone Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Vail Health Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)4,466
Rank in state#84 of 271
Land area4.71 sq mi
Density948/sq mi
Coordinates39.6378, -106.3625