Beaver Creek: Winter Sports, Art, and Summer Trails

Beaver Creek combines a variety of experiences in the Village with active days in the surrounding landscape. In winter, Beaver Creek Village provides access to terrain for beginners, intermediate skiers, and experts. In summer, more than 110 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails are available at Beaver Creek Resort. In between are art, live music, parks, dining, and special places that shape the character of the destination. When searching for a vacation rental or vacation home, the desired mix of winter sports, culture, nature, and relaxing breaks is therefore particularly important.

Art and Special Experiences in the Village

In the heart of Beaver Creek Village, the Vilar Performing Arts Center is located directly below the ice rink. This means a stay in the Village can be combined not only with winter sports but also with performing arts. Another special highlight is Beaver Creek Wonder, an artistic experience area featuring oversized sculptures distributed throughout Beaver Creek Village. Beaver Creek Wonder also includes Frost Flowers, Ice Bikes, and a giant snow globe.

Hawk’s Nest Cabin is also located in the heart of Beaver Creek Village, across from Gerald R. Ford Hall. It offers arcade and table games as well as a ski simulator. Travelers who value a range of activities in a single day will find options here for sporting, cultural, and playful interests without limiting the destination to a single season.

Active Days and Trails for Different Interests

The selection of activities extends beyond the ski terrain. Beaver Creek Stables offers horseback rides on equestrian trails for different ability levels. In summer, the more than 110 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails at Beaver Creek Resort provide additional ways to experience the surrounding area actively. Which of these options suits your trip depends on how you want to structure your day and on the season.

For families with children, the Birds of Play playground in Creekside Park offers nature-inspired play structures for climbing, sliding, and exploring. The park also has a pavilion and a lawn area suitable for picnics, yoga classes, games, and live music. A walk along Beaver Creek passes tall pine trees and wildflowers as well as quiet seating areas. This allows an active outing to be complemented by more peaceful moments.

Summer Evenings and Colorado Cuisine

Creekside Park hosts free live performances throughout the summer as part of the Creekside Concerts. This creates a clear seasonal consideration for trip planning: visitors to Beaver Creek in summer can plan time in the park and enjoy live music alongside hiking and mountain biking experiences.

For a meal in the Village, Citrea serves Mediterranean cuisine made with ingredients from Colorado. The restaurant has a patio directly next to the Beaver Creek Village ice rink.

Getting There and Choosing the Right Starting Point

When arriving by car, the Elk and Bear parking lots at the base of Beaver Creek offer daily parking. Free shuttle buses run from there to Beaver Creek Village. The Village also has covered parking in the heart of the destination, with access to shops, restaurants, and several chairlifts and gondolas. You can take these different options into account when planning your arrival.

When planning your trip, you can decide whether to use the offerings in the Village or specifically visit individual points of interest.

More Places for Planning Your Trip

For further orientation, you can also view the pages for Avon, Eagle, Edwards, Basalt, Minturn, and Vail.

To the higher-level travel overview: Eagle.