About the valley

Capturing the spirit of the Vail Valley, Bachelor Gulch is a 1,400-acre mountain hideaway that sizzles with spectacular splendor. Perched in a scenic valley between Beaver Creek and Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch links the three mountain communities together, creating a unique village-to-village skiing experience. Celebrating sweeping views of Castle Peak to the west, Teapot Mountain to the north, and the Gore Range to the east, this community is truly a regal heaven on a mountain. The exclusive AAA, 5-Star Ritz Carlton is located at the base of Bachelor Gulch and provides world-class lodging, Wolfgang Puck’s celebrated Spago restaurant, a sumptuous spa, grand fitness amenities, and awe-inspiring views across Colorado’s peaks and ski slopes.

Eagle is a unique mountain town that echoes old Western spirit and yet embraces the extraordinary peaks of the Vail Valley. Glorious views, stunning river frontage, and rolling landscape adorned with ranches, neighborhoods, parks, shops and dining create a charming, down-home and down valley town. Eagle’s amiable character, easygoing lifestyle, and cordial community spirit, coupled with its array of outdoor activities, from fishing and rafting to golfing and camping, help contribute to its growing popularity.  Just a mere 30 miles west of Vail, 15 miles to Sylvan Lake Park, and 5 minutes to the Eagle County Airport, Eagle is a convenient yet quaint world unto itself.

Adjacent to the town of Eagle is the new Eagle Ranch community, featuring homes patterned after the Victorian, Craftsman and Prairie designs of the first settlers in Colorado.  Located in the heart of Eagle Ranch is a superb new Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, miles of paths and trails and a charming Village that has a movie theater, shops and restaurants. Other amenities found at Eagle Ranch include a 145-acre park, playing fields, a community center building, and a new elementary school.

Set upon the glorious Eagle River, distinguished by its congenial entertainment settings, and located in the heart of the Vail Valley, just minutes from Vail, Beaver Creek, and the Eagle Airport, the town of Edwards is truly a mountain gem. Founded in the late 1800s Edwards has retained much of its Old West charm, yet has evolved into a chic community that is the fastest growing in Eagle County. Celebrating award-winning restaurants, quaint shops and boutiques, expansive parks and endless trails, and the new Freedom Park, a large stretch of land along the Eagle River that offers a skate park, dog park, soccer fields, volleyball courts, playgrounds and more. Surrounded by the prominent neighborhoods of Singletree, Cordillera and Homestead, this community has become an epicenter of its own.

Just steps from downtown Edwards, Homestead sits perched atop a hillside viewing the valley floor, as well as the mountain ranges. Quiet, private streets with trails and sidewalks throughout make the entire neighborhood pleasant to walk. Approximately 800 residents fill this 760-acre neighborhood that backs up to open space. At the center is the Homestead Court Club; a fitness and tennis center that features weight rooms, aerobic classes, an indoor pool, hot tubs and steam room, childcare, racquet ball, squash and paddle courts, as well as indoor and outdoor tennis courts

Private and luxurious, Lake Creek is an extremely desirable place to call home. A lush valley with dramatic views of the Sawatch Mountain Ranges, meandering creeks, thriving forests, waves of Aspen groves, and hiking and biking trails throughout, Lake Creek possesses arguably the most picturesque setting of the entire Valley. While maintaining a private and remote atmosphere, including multiple gated communities, Lake Creek is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Edwards.

Located just minutes from both Vail and Beaver Creek, this charming town is distinguished by its unique architecture and character which stems from its rich historic beginnings as a silver mining hub. Nestled on the confluence of Gore Creek and the Eagle River, Minturn offers quaint specialty shops, boutiques, and restaurants and an array of outdoor activities. In the summers, Minturn is home to the largest farmer’s market in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, hosting over 125 unique vendors that offer everything from locally grown produce and fresh meats and cheeses, to organic breads and gorgeous flowers. Minturn’s charm and appeal stems from the friendly residents, locally owned businesses and restaurants, its breathtaking views and riverfront location

Just over the hill from Minturn is the quaint small town of Red Cliff, where residents still know their neighbors and their local business owners.  Located in a spectacular canyon with towering mountain peaks, Red Cliff, Eagle County’s oldest town and original county seat, has a rich mining heritage and a proud community.  Once a bustling community as the 11th richest silver mining district in the nation, Red Cliff is now home to many an outdoor enthusiast

Voted the number one ski resort in North America numerous times by leading ski publication readers, the Vail experience begins outside the ski area.  A charming, Bavarian-styled pedestrian village nestled into the mountainside provides a spectacular backdrop for the many shops, galleries and restaurants, as well as the après ski bars and nightclubs that make Vail’s nightlife as hot as its daytime activities.  The ski resort, the largest in the U.S., is famous for its wide open back bowls, champagne powder, fast and efficient lift service, and multitude of skiing and riding options. Vail Village bustles with activity in every season.  Open air concerts at the Ford Amphitheater, Street Beat on Bridge Street, sporting events, and so much more, Vail is a year round resort with much to see and do.

High above the commercial center of Avon is Wildridge. A community of its own, Wildridge boasts striking, panoramic vistas stretching for miles up and down the Vail Valley and offers access to the surrounding White River National Forest. Strictly a residential area, Wildridge offers a wide variety of town homes, duplexes and single-family homes located along rolling hillsides, amongst the aspens.

One of the oldest and most historic areas in the Vail Valley, Wolcott has preserved its heritage and “old west” feel unlike any other place in Eagle County. Vast open spaces, gently sloping hillsides and the rushing Eagle River define Wolcott today. Once used primarily as ranch land, current land use has been sensitively restricted to preserve the area’s heritage as well as the abundant wildlife. Large and secluded home sites define residential living in Wolcott, maintaining an authentic western feel. Other options include private residences on Bellyache Ridge, as well as the newly developed Red Sky Ranch, an exquisite golf course community.