When you set foot in Vail Village, something magical happens. You see the shimmering lights, the snow-dusted trees, you hear the babble of the creek and feel that fresh mountain air in your lungs. As you stroll on the heated cobblestone streets, you realize something: you’re home. Here, you can disconnect from your everyday life and reconnect with your friends and family. You feel at one with the beautiful nature surrounding you and want to drink in the mountain’s majesty. If you’ve ever seen a picture of Vail, you’ve likely caught a glimpse of the iconic pedestrian village. Many of its buildings were originally built by Vail’s founders in the early 60s with a nod to classic European alpine architecture. Vail Village retains a peaceful, small-town ambiance even with its world-class restaurants, shopping, cafes and late night hot spots. The heated streets make for an easy walk up Bridge Street to Gondola One. The dining scene is amazingly diverse and one of Vail’s main attractions, with Restaurant Kelly Liken, Matsuhisa Vail, Elway’s, Larkspur, Sweet Basil and many more. It’s truly like nothing on earth™.