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Vail Ski Resort - Nearby Destinations



Breckenridge Ski Resort
  Breckenridge is one of the state's most popular ski resorts, with over 145 runs tailored mainly for advanced skiers. Encompassing four huge peaks above the historic town of Breckenridge, the resort is full of amenities like fine dining, ski lessons, and lush accommodations At 9,600 feet, with over 300 days of sunshine and an average of 300 inches of snowfall per year.
     
Denver Population: 2500000
  Denver is the crossroads of the West, the capitol of Colorado and the largest city in the region. The picturesque Rocky Mountains form the backdrop to this bustling city known for its colorful history, proximity to some of the nation's best skiing, and active art community.
     
Frisco-Dillon Population: 2500
  Frisco-Dillon is a skinny metro area along I-70 high in the Rockies. Surrounded by ski areas, the region is a paradise for mountain sports enthusiasts. The large Dillon Reservoir nearby, and the abundance of shopping outlets and other amenities, makes the Frisco-Dillon region a great destination at any time of year.
     
Georgetown Population: 1000
  Georgetown is a scenic little town nestled in a mountain valley west of Denver. Though only a mile from the interstate, the distance means Georgetown is less crowded than the neighboring resort towns. Old mining trails and a ride on a restored narrow-gauge railroad are among the attractions in the Georgetown area.
     
Glenwood Springs Population: 7800
  Glenwood Springs is a medium-sized town in western Colorado, the largest community between Grand Junction and Denver. A number of local attractions such as the hot springs and several caves make Glenwood Springs a fun place to stay, and nearby natural wonders such as Glenwood Canyon and the White River Plateau make the town a great base for rafters, fishers, and hikers.
     
Keystone Resort Population: 0
  Keystone is a large resort near the Frisco-Dillon area that offers some of the best and most varied skiing in the state. Skiers and boarders can sample progressively more difficult terrain as they make their way back into the resort's three large mountains -- Keystone, North Peak, and the Outback.
     
Leadville Population: 2800
  Leadville, at over 10,000 feet in elevation, is North America's highest incorporated city. This historic mining town at the top of the Rockies has an icy beauty all its own, and is surrounded by the highest mountains in Colorado.
     
Vail Population: 4500
  A service town for one of the nation's largest ski resorts, Vail has a permanent population of only 5,000 but receives nearly a million visitors each year. High in the Colorado Rockies among some of the state's highest peaks, visitors to Vail can enjoy all the comforts of a popular resort town.
     

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