Getting to Know the Vail Valley: West Vail
Heading west from Vail Village the valley opens up, lending to West Vail?s greater size and number of pocket neighborhoods compared to East Vail and Vail Village.? Popular with locals and second homeowners alike, West Vail offers conveniences of groceries, dining and free transportation into town, along with world class outdoor activities of biking, fly-fishing and hiking.?
Separated by the interstate, the northern and southern sides of West Vail are quite unique.? The southern side (the Vail Mountain side) in an alpine setting amongst tall trees and fields of wildflowers (or snow).? The Matterhorn and Intermountain neighborhoods of south West Vail sit along the recreation path that runs along the creek from East Vail to Minturn.? Advanced skiers can ski home to these southern neighborhoods and everyone else can take the free Town of Vail bus.
The northern, exposed, side of West Vail boasts long days of sunshine and breathtaking views of the Gore Range Mountains and the Vail Valley.? With world class biking trails and hiking trails above, the shops and restaurants below and the post office down the street, this side of town is bustling with activity.
West Vail?s close-knit community attracts all types of residents.? Each neighborhood has a multitude of properties from condos to single family homes ranging from older & outdated to new & updated.? West Vail homes those who want to live and play in the mountains without paying the downtown Vail premium.?
For more information on West Vail or other Vail Valley real estate contact?Karen Gilbert at 970-331-1482 or karen@gatewayland.com, or visit my website www.karensellsvail.com.
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To get to know more of the Vail Valley, read some of my other blogs:
Getting to Know the Vail Valley: East Vail
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Nestled against the Gore Range at the bottom of Vail Pass
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Vail Golf Course
Small, quiet golf course neighborhood walking distance to Vail Village
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Vail Village
The heart of the ski town, Vail Village offers more than just skiing
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Sandstone and Potato Patch
Sandstone and Potato Patch have sunny days and amazing views
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Glen Lyon / Cascade Village
Glen Lyon / Cascade Village neighborhood west of Vail boasts chairlift and upscale homes.
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: West Vail
West Vail is a close-knit community with easy access to world class outdoors.
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Minturn & Red Cliff
Minturn and Red Cliff give small town Western influence to Vail?s resort community
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Eagle-Vail
Eagle-Vail is a family oriented neighborhood between Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains.
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Avon
The gateway to Beaver Creek, small town Avon has big city convenience.
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Wildridge
Quiet and sun baked, Wildridge offers breathtaking mountain views
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek is full of fun with Village to Village skiing and unlimited summer festivals
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Bachelor Gulch
Ultra exclusive and luxurious Bachelor Gulch is the mid-point of Beaver Creek?s village-to-village skiing
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Arrowhead
Private and intimate, Arrowhead is perfectly situated for outdoors and convenience.
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Edwards
The popular one stop town, Edwards, has it all: shopping, dining, businesses, parks and recreation
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Homestead
Whey we love Homestead: location, convenience, club and family community
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Singletree
Singletree lends fantastic golf, incredible views and a southwestern flair to the northern side of Edwards.
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Lake Creek
Lake Creek property is secluded and sought after and its trials are a big hit with local athletes.
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Cordillera
4 luxurious and unique neighborhoods make up the private golf community surrounded by national forest.
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Wolcott / Bellyache Ridge
Ranching heritage meets new development in the Valley's last undeveloped town, Wolcott.
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Eagle
Warmer temps and bigger spaces draw us down valley to Eagle.
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Eagle Ranch ?
Warmer climate, majestic mountain views and space to enjoy draw us to Eagle Ranch.
Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Eby Creek Mesa
Surrounded by open space, the small and sunny Eby Creek Mesa is the gem down valley.
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Getting to Know the Vail Valley: Gypsum?
Warm and sunny Gypsum offers a traditional neighborhood within a mountain setting
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Contributed by Karen Gilbert 05/02/2008
Office: 970.331.1482 | Cell: 970.331.1482 | Fax: 970.926.2698
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970.926.6777 | 970.790.6777 | 800.627.0439
183 Gore Creek Trail Vail Co 81658 | 34253 US Highway 6 Edwards Co 81632