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A Foodie’s Paradise
Whether you visit Beaver Creek for its outdoor adventures, rounds of golf or take in a show at the Vilar Performing Arts Center, be sure to take advantage of unique dining experiences. Take a horseback ride to Beano’s for a gourmet 5-course dinner featuring award-winning Colorado cuisine prepared by Chef Steven Topple. Sample his sweet potato salad and trout mousse. Beaver Creek Chophouse boasts the best deck around with breathtaking views of the mountain and their magician entertains little ones as well as those young at heart. Their mouth-watering steaks and towering fresh seafood trays are always a hit. 8100 Mountainside Bar and Grill restaurant in the Park Hyatt includes an open, airy dining space with expansive views of the mountain, an intimate wine room with chef’s table and an open kitchen design with a 66-inch wood burning grill that captures smoke-infused flavors befitting the Colorado mountains. For a fun lunchtime option, take a scenic lift ride to Spruce Saddle Lodge. Spruce serves delicious outdoor barbecue and the views of the Gore Range are unbeatable. The Lift and Lunch Ticket offer features a scenic chairlift ride complete with lunch.
As a family-friendly destination, look for kids’ menu options or reservation times with family in mind; there are some great early-seating values at many of the restaurants. You’ll also find that Beaver Creek chefs prepare food with fresh, natural ingredients based upon hand-picked seasonal produce offering healthy options. Many, such as Chef David Walford from Splendido at the Chateau also author their own cookbooks. Look for Walford’s “Wood Fire, Champagne Powder, Colorado Elevated”.
Adventure Awaits
Spirited adventures for every level of thrill seeker are available at Beaver Creek. From guided nature hikes to all-out heart pounding competitions, you’ll discover an activity for every member of the family. Stroll through the children’s museum which has fun, educational, interactive exhibits for kids ages 2 to 12 or visit the largest collection of American Western artifacts at SaddleRidge’s museum. Hike a “Fourteener” with a knowledgeable Hiking Center guide and stand atop one of Colorado’s 54 peaks above 14,000 feet. Ride the chairlift and hike Royal Elk Trail to Beaver Lake for a picnic. Cheer on some of the world’s best long distance runners as they compete for bragging rights in the multi-day TransRockies run. You can follow them through the Rockies or greet them at the finish in Beaver Creek. Or, watch top competitors vie for victory at the XTERRA off-road triathlon. Local mountain bike and trail running series offer a great way to acclimate to the mountains and try your hand at new competitive sports. Each offers beginner to expert divisions so you can feel comfortable at any pace. Peruse the summer activities and calendar of events at Beavercreek.com, and for those who are serious about sports, start training now!
Family Time
Beaver Creek caters to families and is recognized for its many offerings. Experience the outdoor ice rink in the evenings; let your kids play in the magical children’s fountain (you’re guaranteed to get your feet wet too); view birds of prey and other native wild life as you walk our miles of trails. Explore our boutique shops for one-of-a-kind items. Have your picture taken at the top of Spruce Saddle Restaurant overlooking the Gore Range. Float a river and learn how to fly fish. Play bocce ball with your kids. Take up disc golf. No matter what you choose, these activities are meant to be experienced whether you’re a child, parent or grand parent.
Tee Time
Beaver Creek Golf Club: Suspended under the clear blue Colorado sky, this Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship course is one of the longest established courses in the Vail Valley. It opened in 1984 and ranks among Golf Digest’s Top 75 Golf Resorts. Featuring spectacular scenery and respected for its narrow and challenging fairways. The clubhouse and restaurant, The Rendezvous Club, is open to the public for lunch.
Red Sky Golf Club: Red Sky features two award-winning golf courses by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman, luxurious private and guest club facilities, and a beautiful panoramic community. Golfweek magazine named the Fazio Course the #1 course in Colorado and #32 overall in its Best Resort Golf Courses for 2009. The Norman Course was ranked the #2 course in Colorado and #40 overall in Golfweek’s resort course ratings. Both courses also ranked amongst Golf Digest magazine’s best courses in Colorado.
Events
No trip to Beaver Creek is complete without participating in one of our many unique events. From the Beaver Creek Rodeo Series to weekly Culinary Demonstrations and Antique and Art Festivals, to the annual Fourth of July celebration and Wine & Spirits Festival, each event caters to a different audience and provides different ways to experience the resort.
Beaver Creek Hike-ology
Beaver Creek's Hike-ology program is designed to introduce youngsters to the environment and flora and fauna that live in our mountain surroundings. The Hike-ology program consists of three designated trails:
-The Discovery Loop Trail showcases native Colorado wildlife, and the history of the area.
-The Spruce Saddle Loop allows hikers to match the indigenous plants and animals they come across with their names in a fun mix-n-match game in their brochure.
-The Five Senses Trail encourages exploration of the flora and fauna with one’s hands, eyes, ears, and nose.