At the base of Beaver Creek Resort and minutes from Vail — Avon is the quieter side of the Vail Valley. Locally managed townhouses and condos near the gondola, golf, and Nottingham Lake. Book direct and save up to 15%.
Avon is the gateway town to Beaver Creek Resort, with the Riverfront Express gondola lifting straight from the village to mid-mountain. It's also the more grounded, more affordable alternative to Vail — ten minutes east on I-70 — with the same access to one of North America's premier ski regions, the Eagle River for fishing and rafting, and a year-round events calendar centered on Nottingham Park. Locals come for free summer concerts on the lake; visitors come for ski-in access without the Vail Village price tag.
Beaver Creek's Riverfront Express gondola loads in Avon and lifts directly to mid-mountain — 1,815 acres across mellow groomed cruisers, hidden trees, and the legendary Birds of Prey World Cup downhill course. Famously well-groomed, less crowded than Vail, and home to the chocolate-chip cookie tradition at 3 PM at every base lodge.
Ten minutes east on I-70 — Vail Mountain (5,317 acres, North America's largest single ski resort) and the pedestrian Vail Village. ECO Transit's free in-valley bus runs frequently between Avon and Vail; many guests park-and-ride to skip the Vail traffic.
Avon's lakeside park hosts free summer concerts (the AvonLIVE! series), a beach, paddle rentals, and the Eagle Valley Trail for biking and running. The Eagle River runs through town with public fly-fishing access and class III rafting in spring runoff.
In summer, the Centennial Express chair runs as a downhill bike lift, with progressive flow trails for first-timers and rocky technical lines for experts. Cross-country trails wind through the village and up to Bachelor Gulch.
Avon properties range from ski-in-walkable condos near the gondola to spacious valley homes with mountain views — most within walking distance of Nottingham Park, restaurants, and the free transit loop.
Walking distance from the Riverfront Express gondola — the easiest ski-in / ski-out setup in the valley.
Browse Avon stays →After a day on Beaver Creek's slopes, the hot tub matters. Filter for the homes that include one.
Browse hot tub stays →Multi-bedroom condos and homes with full kitchens, hot tubs, and easy access to skiing or summer activities.
Browse group homes →Avon offers easier I-70 access, more parking, a less-touristy local feel, and meaningfully better value per night — typically 25–40% less than equivalent Vail Village stays. The Riverfront Express gondola gets you to Beaver Creek mid-mountain in 8 minutes from Avon. Vail Mountain is 10 minutes east via free ECO Transit bus or car. Most guests don't notice they're not in Vail itself.
Yes — both are Vail Resorts properties on the Epic Pass. Single-day lift tickets at the window also work at both. The free ECO Transit bus connects them in 25 minutes; most guests take it.
December through mid-April for ski season, then again roughly June through Labor Day for summer (mountain biking, hiking, weddings). It's closed during the May and October shoulder seasons.
The core (Nottingham Park, the Riverwalk, the gondola, restaurants, the Westin) is very walkable — a typical 10-minute walk corner to corner. Some valley-side residential areas require a short drive or the free in-town bus.
Wednesday evenings June through August at the Nottingham Park lakeside pavilion. Free, family-friendly, and one of the best low-key local traditions in the valley.
