If you are looking for a nice walk to explore a bit of nature, check out the Betty Ford Alpine Garden, the Village Streamwalk & Botanic Gardens, or the Gore Creek Trail. These are all beginner-friendly and the Gore Creek Trail is even paved!

If you want to do a hike in Vail, try Strawberry Lane or Meadows Loops. There are also some beautiful hikes outside of Vail such as Grouse Creek, Meadow Mountain, or even Beaver Lake (where we got engaged!).

One of our favorite trails to bike is the Gore Valley Trail! This can be accessed in either Lionshead Village or the Vail Village and it is paved the whole way. You can use this trail to bike to Minturn, Avon, and even Edwards. If you are looking for a challenge you can even take this up the Vail Pass! There are plenty of other great spots, so feel free to check All Trails for other ideas.

To rent cruisers, e-bikes, or mountain bikes, check out Vail Bike Tech or Base Camp - Venture Sports!

Even though it is a bit colder during October, it is still a great time to fish! If you want to book a Fly Fishing Guide, we highly recommend going with Fly Fishing Outfitters! Their website has plenty of great information to book a fly fishing guide, or you can even rent equipment to go out on your own.

Believe it or not, the golf courses are still open this time of year and it is a great way to get some outside and enjoy the fall colors. A few places we recommend are Eagle Vail Golf Course, Beaver Creek Golf Club, or the Vail Golf Club, where we will be getting married!

If you are looking to get a beautiful mountain experience while being horseback, we recommend going to Bearcat Stables. The terrain is like nothing else in the valley and you have the opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife, such as wild turkey, deer, and even heards of elk! The leaves will be gorgeous back in this draw as well, so it is a great leaf-peeping opportunity!

There are plenty of places to dine in the Vail Valley, so I will break it into categories below:

If you want something casual but tasty, check out Blue Moose Pizza, El Segundo, Blu Cow, or Southside Benderz.

If you want to have a nicer dinner but not break the bank, check out Root + Flower or Mountain Standard.

Finally, if you want to enjoy some of the Valley's best foods, check out Matsuhisa, Mirabelle, or The Left Bank.