#8 Vail, Colorado

  Vail, Colorado

Vail, Colorado heats up the high altitudes during the summer months with adventure for even the pint-sized travelers. From the base of the Eagle Bahn Gondola to Adventure Ridge 10,000 feet up, kids of every age will find thrills galore!

Start your quest for adventure at Lionshead, seated at the base of the mountain. Here you'll find a climbing wall just for the kids, along with qualified instructors full of helpful tips and advice. You'll also find the rebound trampoline -- get harnessed in and hang on for a rush of adrenaline. And before you make the ascent via gondola, rouse some friendly family competition with a round of mini golf.

Discover the mountain from the sky with a ride on the Eagle Bahn Gondola -- and don't forget your camera. At 10,000 feet, everything will take on a new sense of adventure. Kids ages 4 and up can gather a map and digging tools and go in search of dinosaur bones at Dino Dig. You can also gather a group for some high-altitude laser tag or 9 holes of disc golf, or come alone and join up! There are always free lawn games and if you want to explore the surrounding area a bit more, try a guided nature hike. No matter what you're in the mood for, Adventure Ridge definitely lives up to its name.