A Vail Summer is Special

THE VILLAGE OF VAIL in the summer boasts nightlife and arts and dining that would be the pride of a community 10 times its size. The village hotels, inns and bistros which are the favorite of wintertime destinations flip to catering not to summer visitors taking advantage of long days who are looking for great food, the perfect drink, and great music. | Photos courtesy Vail Local Marketing District.

The Music Never Stops

A free annual concert series, Moe’s Original BBQ Hot Summer Nights, is put on by the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation, and is hosted throughout the summer at The Amp. All shows start at 6:30 and the late summer schedule includes: July 11: 49 Winchester, July 18: The Dip, Aug. 17: Hogslop String Band, Aug. 22: Jimi’s Dead, Aug. 29: Fruition, Sept 7: VVF Community Concert: Other Brothers. Live music can also be found in bars and restaurants throughout town, including Shakedown bar, Bridge Street bar, The Red Lion, Pepi’s Bar, Lionhead’s Chophouse and the King’s Club at Sonnenalp.

• Special Discounted Concert Rates