Head to the cosy city of Avon
The riverfront and mountains create a pretty picture of Avon. This city's skiing, spas and snowboarding draw many visitors. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Activities and attractions in and around Avon
Do you want to discover attractions to visit in the city? Travellers enjoy Avon for its skiing, snowboarding and hiking. Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Avon a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Vail Ski Resort (7.9 mi / 12.7 km)
- Bachelor Gulch (1.9 mi / 3.1 km)
- Eagle Vail Golf Club (1.9 mi / 3.1 km)
- Beaver Creek Ski Area (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
- Beaver Creek Nordic Center (2.2 mi / 3.5 km)
- Arrowhead Ski Area (2.2 mi / 3.6 km)
Exploring the mountains and other natural features in Avon
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Avon is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (8.3 mi / 13.4 km)
- Fryingpan River (28.8 mi / 46.4 km)
- Beaver Creek Hiking Center (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
- Beaver Lake Trailhead (2.7 mi / 4.3 km)
- Adventure Ridge (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- Grand Traverse (7.3 mi / 11.8 km)
Seasonal weather averages in Avon
Avon is well known for its skiing. If you've planned your trip around snowy activities, consider visiting in March, January, February or April, when snowfall averages 21 cm and temperatures average -7°C.
How to get to and around Avon
The nearest airport is in Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional), located 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County), which is 34 mi (54.7 km) away.