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Colorado Snowsports Museum

A sight in Vail Village, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Why go

Museum and hall of fame for Colorado skiing, including the 10th Mountain Division soldiers who later helped found Vail.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Vail, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Pepi's and Bridge Street. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Vail Village
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Vail, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Pepi's

    Austrian restaurant and bar in the Gasthof Gramshammer, opened by ski racer Pepi Gramshammer in 1964.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Bridge Street

    Vail Village's pedestrian main street, running from the covered bridge over Gore Creek up to the lifts.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Sweet Basil

    Vail Village restaurant on Gore Creek Drive, serving modern American food since 1977.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Vail Ski Resort

    One of North America's largest ski areas, with groomed front-side runs, the open Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin.

    Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Sonnenalp Hotel

    Family-run Bavarian-style hotel in Vail Village with fireplaces in the rooms and a spa.

    Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Lionshead Village

    Vail's second base village, west of Vail Village, with the Eagle Bahn Gondola, shops and an outdoor ice rink.

    Sight · 0.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Colorado Snowsports Museum is a stop on our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Vail

Colorado Snowsports Museum is our only sight pick in Vail; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Vail guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Vail run from 28°F in January to 78°F in July; April is usually the wettest month. For Colorado Snowsports Museum itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Vail from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Vail weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
39.64224, -106.37331
Destination
Vail, Colorado

Colorado Snowsports Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at Colorado Snowsports Museum?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Colorado Snowsports Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Colorado Snowsports Museum?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Colorado Snowsports Museum free?

Yes, we list Colorado Snowsports Museum as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Colorado Snowsports Museum?

Colorado Snowsports Museum appears on Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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