Denver, the mile high city is an amazing city with much to do. However, like many in Colorado, you may want to enjoy the nature that Colorado has to offer. If that is the case, then heading on down to Vail is your best bet. Things would be much easier if you were by yourself, but what if you are travelling with your family and loved ones. What then? Does Denver have family friendly places, activities, and landmarks to visit? Is Denver family friendly? Is Vail a family friendly destination? Luckily for you, in this article we will go over some of the family friendly things to do in both Denver and Vail. Moreover to save you a bunch of time, yes, these two cities absolutely are family friendly and have something for everyone to enjoy no matter their ages. So without further ado we’ll dive right into it, and give some travel tips along the way.
Family friendly means of transportation
When it comes to transportation, security should be your number one priority for you and your family. There is nothing better than having your mind at ease because you can trust the professional at the wheel. With that being said there are a few means of transportation that will get you and your family from Denver to Vail in no time.
Rental car
If you’re more of a hands-on type of family who would like to travel at their own free will and go wherever they may see fit, then getting a rental car is probably your best bet. A rental car has several advantages, one mainly being that it is extremely affordable especially if you plan on staying for a week or more. Also, as mentioned above, you’ll be able to travel with your family as a unit ( provided the cars and rentals have enough seats for everyone ) wherever you guys decide to go. This will allow you to visit nearby hiking trails, mountains, lakes, and other nature and family friendly places. Some of the disadvantages would be of course having to pay for gas and the risk of running into an accident. You’ll also have to drive everywhere yourself so that can become extremely stressful especially if you’re unfamiliar with the area, roads, or weather conditions. You’ll also have to worry about finding parking which can also be a big hassle depending on where you’d want to go. However overall, if you’re not too many, and you’re looking for an affordable way to travel from Denver to Vail and to enjoy some of the landmarks along the way, getting a rental car is a great option.
The second option would be to opt in for a private car service.
Now a private car service is where luxury meets affordability when it comes to group travelling. If you have let’s say, 8 people in your family and you’re looking to travel in peace without having to worry about who’s driving, directions, getting lost, finding parking, or perhaps even renting two vehicles to make sure no one gets lost, then opting in for a private car service is your best bet. Not only are you getting a hands free, stress free, experience. But, you’re also getting comfort, privacy and above all security. When you hire a private car service like ours here at Epic Limo to take you from Denver to Vail, you’re getting an expert behind those wheels. Our drivers are veterans who know the roads inside and out and have travelled them many times before. With a private car service you can ensure that you are safe and in the hands of a professional. Also, if you’re not in the mood to explore around the mile high city, you can always opt in for an airport shuttle which would take you from Denver International Airport to Vail directly from the moment you arrive at the airport.
Bus
Another super budget friendly option out of the previous options mentioned above is to take a bus from Denver to Vail. If you enjoy taking a more social way of travel, then the bus could be a great option. While taking the bus there will be some inconveniences such as seating arrangements, and dealing with a crowd and potentially multiple stops. However, despite these inconveniences you can still get to Vail from Denver with security knowing that the driver behind the wheel is a professional.
Recap
When it comes to prioritizing your family’s safety while travelling, it’s extremely important to always weigh out all of your options. Going from Denver to Vail can be quite the exciting trip on ground as there is lots to see and do in both cities. Also, along the way there are many places to sightsee and small towns and cities to visit. If you’re interested in taking your travel into your own hands then renting a car or a van for you and your family would be the most suitable. The reason is you’d be able to explore pretty much everywhere and anywhere you want. This means you’ll be able to go on hiking trails, visit captivating landmarks and move around Colorado as you please. There are some risks that come with this kind of freedom such as having to deal with traffic or getting lost. Or even worse dealing with parking and potentially getting a ticket. You’ll also have to deal with the extra added stress of driving and navigating foreign roads which may be daunting to some. If you’re not up to renting your own vehicle you can always opt in for a private car service to take you from Denver to Vail. Hiring a private car service from a company like Epic Limo is essentially where travel meets luxury. You’ll be escorted in a luxury vehicle driven by an experienced driver who knows the roads inside and out. You won’t have to deal with driving, getting lost, or parking. You’ll simply go from point A to point B in luxury, comfort and style. Although this is more of a luxury option, if many are splitting the bill it could turn out to be quite affordable. However, if you are really budget conscious on this trip, then maybe the bus might be the best bet for you. With the bus, sure, you may have less privacy and personal space but it’s extremely affordable and it does in fact take away some of the stressors of you driving on foreign roads. As per the norm, a trusted driver would be assigned to that bus to transport you and all other passengers to Vail from Denver. Although depending on the company and the contents of the ride there may not be many breaks or stops, you’ll at least be able to get from Denver to Vail in reasonable time, hands free. With that being said, if you’re ever planning on taking a trip to Denver and would like a private car service to take you to Vail, feel free to reach out to Epic Limo and we’ll give you a quote and get back to you as soon as we can.
