Reviews
and Recommendations
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Platinum rating from Vail Valley Chamber & Tourism Bureau and Vail
Beaver Creek Reservations

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Ski Magazine 11/99
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Sunset Magazine 7/99
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National Geographic Explorer Magazine 11/99
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Denver Post 10/22/95
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New York Times 11/17/96
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Men's Journal 12/96-1/97
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Alpine Living Fall 1996
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Denver Post 9/21/95
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Colorado Guide 4th Edition
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Vail Valley Magazine Summer 1996
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Award of Excellence from the Colorado Bed and Breakfast Association
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Fodors Guides
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Travel & Leisure 6/98
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Country Inns Magazine Jan/Feb 99
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World Championships Alpine Ski Official Souvenir Program
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Best of Vail Article
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Lonely Planet Guide Rocky Mountain 99 edition -
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Timber Frame Homes: 2003 Buyers Guide
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The New York Times, November 9, 2003
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Sunset Magazine January 2004
John Fielder's Best of Colorado - "For Plush accommodations, The Minturn Inn on Main Street in Minturn is a bargain in the summer and makes an excellent laid-back base camp for all the hiking and biking activities in the area."
Lonely Planet - "The Minturn Inn is a delightful B&B housed in a restored 1915 home along the
Eagle River, adjacent to the White River National Forest. All 10 rooms are tastefully
furnished and comfortable. The 'premier' rooms
featuring their own fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, and two person Jacuzzi. The friendly
owners are long time residents of both the inn and the town and have a wealth of knowledge
about the area. Rates vary for season and room type--anywhere from $89 to
$309--but they
are well worth it. "

Winter:
Ice Skating
Adventure Ridge (Vail) Take gondola to top of mountain. It's a small rink, but has great views! 476-9090
Black Family Rink (Beaver Creek) In the center of the village, it's our favorite place to skate! 845-9090
Nordic Center
Cross Country and skate skiing
Vail 476-8366
Beaver Creek 845-5313
Ski Cooper 719-486-1750
Paragon Guides - back country 926-5299
Trail Wise Guides back country 800-261-5364
Ski & Snowboard School
Beaver Creek/Vail 476-3239
Snowmobile Tours
Nova Guides- 1 or 2 hour tours and 1/2-day tours. Pick up is available from the main common room. Reservations
recommended. 827-4232
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours
Take a tour through Vail Village in Style! Enjoy the lights of Vail and the beautiful homes and learn about Vail as you
enjoy the fresh air! 25 & 50-minute tours available. Your horse awaits you in the Vail Village at the clock towers.
Reservations recommended but not required. 926-0925
Summer:
Golf
Vail has over 18 golf courses, ranging from championship 18-hole to
par-3 courses, visit
www.golfvailvalley.com for courses and pricing.
3 public golf courses are located in the Vail Valley and within 15
minutes of the Minturn Inn:
Eagle- Vail Golf Club
www.eaglevail.org 1-800-341-8051
Vail Golf Club
www.vailrec.com 1-970-479-2260
Willow Creek Par 3
www.eaglevailgolf.com 1-800-341-8051
ATV
Enjoy the beauty and splendor of the White River National Forest on a safe and easy to ride four-wheeler.
Nova Guides 827-4232
Fishing
Minturn Anglers 970-827-9500
Hiking
Choose from many trails in the area, we provide detailed maps and suggestions for you.
The Holy Cross Ranger Station is located just off of I70, 2 miles before Minturn. 303-827-5715
Or take a one-mile hike through the woods to a remote mountain setting for a four-course meal at Tennessee Pass Cookhouse. 719-486-8114.
Trailwise Guides provides guided hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing,
cross-country skiing, bird watching and wildlife viewing tours in Vail,
Colorado.
1-800-261-5364
www.trailwiseguides.com
A great website for outdoor sports where you can find detailed trail
maps in our area is
www.ecosports.com
Horseback Riding
4 Eagle Ranch- A piece of genuine Colorado! Lunch is available and you can bring home a piece of the old west at 4 Eagle Trading Company. A great way to spend the day or night. Transportation provided. 926-3372
Black Mountain Ranch 800-967-2401
Lazy J Ranch 926-3472
Hot air Balloon
For the early risers, fly over the snow covered peaks. Includes a champagne breakfast. We haven't tried this yet,
but it sure looks like fun!
Camelot Balloons 1-800-785-4743
www.camelotballoons.com
Minturn Market
Enjoy our outdoor farmer's market. Browse every Saturday of the summer through several blocks of vendors. Fresh flowers, home baked treats, belly dancers and much more.
Mountain Biking
Rent a bike and ride up any trail or take the gondola up and ride down. Or try the bike path along Gore Creek and the Eagle River. There is also an extensive network of mountain bike trails in the area.
Rafting
Full or Half-day trips on the area Rivers, class I to V.
Nova Guides 1-888-949-NOVA
Lakota River Guides 970-845-RAFT
Swimming and Fitness Center
Need to get a workout in while on vacation? We have a small facility at the Inn or five miles into town you can go to a full gym with swimming pool.
Avon Rec Center 748-4060
Vail Racquet Club 476-3267
General
Information
Transportation:
Denver International and Eagle County Regional are the recommended
airports to fly into.
We recommend you rent a car to get you back and forth from the airport
and to and from the ski areas. Cost of an airport shuttle can frequently
be as expensive or comparable to that of a rental car. We have free
parking at the Inn. There are several rental car agencies located at both
airports.
Shuttles are also available from the airports:
Colorado Mountain Express
www.coloradomountainexpress.com
1-800-525-6363
Vail Taxi runs throughout the Vail Valley.
Ski and Snowboard Rentals
Charter Sports
www.chartersports.com
970-476-8813
3 Locations in Vail
Christy Sports
www.christysports.com
877-754-7627
Restaurant Recommendations
A selection of some of our favorites:
Bart & Yetis - Great locals spot for a beer & a burger!
Vail 476-2754
Chili Willy's - Minturn's Favorite Tex Mex!
www.chiliwillys.com
Minutrn 827-5887
Grouse Mountain Grill - Touted as an "upscale American Grill".
Beaver Creek 949-0600
Kirby Cosmos - Best BBQ
Minturn 827-9027
Juniper - Upscale Nouveau-American cuisine.
Edwards 926-7001
La Bottega - Casual Northern Italian cuisine.
Vail 476-0280
La Tour - The finest French-American cuisine in the Vail Valley.
Vail 476-4403
Mangos Mountain Grill - Best fish tacos in the valley. Appalachia with a tinge of the Grateful Dead. Thurs-Sun dinner.
Red Cliff 827-9109
Minturn Country Club - Grill your own steak, chicken or fish.
Minturn 827-4114
Mirabelle - Stands on the site of the first home in the valley of Beaver Creek. French Cuisine.
Beaver Creek 949-7728
Montauk - Hard to believe seafood could be this good in the Rocky Mountains!
Vail 476-2601
Russell's - Best Steak house in the valley.
Vail 476-6700
The Saloon - Casual old western atmosphere traditional Mexican favorites as well as special dishes such as quail, ribs & duck. Enjoy your cocktail of choice in front of the fire. Building dates back to the turn of the century!
Minturn 827-5954
Sweet Basil - Innovative American Cuisine, great food every time with a lively bistro atmosphere.
Vail 476-0125
Tennessee Pass Cookhouse - Don't miss out on this unique dining adventure! A one-mile groomed trail to a yurt for a gourmet four course meal.
www.tennesseepass.com
Reservations required.
Leadville 719-486-8114
Terra Bistro - Nouveau American cuisine.
Vail 476-6836
Turntable Restaurant - Local's favorite Diner. Go in for a Minturn Burger, Boo's Burrito, or their award winning Green Chilli.
Minturn 970-827-9647
Vista - Eclectic menu, Great meal every time at affordable prices.
Avon 949-3366