Avon is a town at the base of Beaver Creek, eight miles west of Vail at I-70 exit 167. Avon Station, its transit hub, links the free town buses, Core Transit and Bustang. Nottingham Park and its lake sit in the middle of town, and buses and a gondola connect Avon with Beaver Creek.
On this page: The areas · Where to eat · What to do · Where to stay · Getting around · When to come · Events
- Elevation: about 7,430 ft.
- From I-70: exit 167.
- Distance: about 8 miles west of Vail.
- Transit hub: Avon Station (town buses, Core Transit, Bustang).
Arriving soon? Visitor Essentials covers airports, I-70 winter driving and altitude.
The areas of Avon
Town center and Avon Station
Avon Station, the town’s transit hub, is in the town center, close to Nottingham Park.
Nottingham Park and Lake
A 15-acre lake with a beach and playground in the middle of town, used for paddling and summer concerts, and for skating in winter.
The Riverfront
Along the Eagle River, with the Westin Riverfront resort and the Riverfront Express Gondola up to Beaver Creek Mountain in winter. Check Beaver Creek for this season’s gondola operation.
Where to eat
These are a starting point, not a ranking. “See menu” means we could not establish pricing. Check each restaurant’s own site for current hours.
Breakfast and casual
Northside Kitchen
All-day café: breakfast, lunch, dinner and donuts
Avon
A casual restaurant on Nottingham Road serving breakfast through dinner, plus donuts and take-home meals. Tables can be reserved online.
Best for: Breakfast, an easy family dinner
Season: Check current hours on its website, especially between seasons
Time needed: About 1 hour
Price: See menu
Last checked: October 2026
Pazzo’s Pizzeria
Family pizzeria with bar
Avon
A casual pizzeria in The Junction center across from Christie Lodge, with a full bar and a kids’ game room.
Best for: Families, a casual dinner
Season: Check current hours on its website, especially between seasons
Time needed: About 1 hour
Price: See menu
Last checked: October 2026
Dinner and music
Agave
Mexican restaurant and concert venue
Avon
A Mexican restaurant on West Beaver Creek Boulevard that makes its flour tortillas in-house and hosts concerts.
Best for: Dinner, live music
Season: Check current hours on its website, especially between seasons
Time needed: 1 to 3 hours
Price: See menu
Last checked: October 2026
What to do
Harry A. Nottingham Park
Town park and lake
Avon
Avon’s central park around Nottingham Lake, with a beach, playground and sports areas, paddling in summer and skating in winter.
Best for: Families, a relaxed afternoon
Season: Year-round
Time needed: 1 to 3 hours
Price: Free
Last checked: October 2026
Nottingham Lake rentals and swim beach
Paddleboards, kayaks, pedal boats; swim beach
Avon
Summer boat rentals on the lake’s shore next to the swim beach. Rentals are booked by phone; the lake closes during lightning.
Best for: Families, a summer afternoon
Season: Summer; check the town site for this year’s dates
Time needed: 1 to 2 hours
Price: See site
Last checked: October 2026
Avon Recreation Center
Pool, fitness and wellness
Avon (90 Lake Street)
The town’s recreation center, with a lap pool, kids’ water features, hot tub, steam room, sauna and fitness areas.
Best for: A rainy or cold day, families
Season: Year-round; check the town site for hours and holiday closures
Time needed: 1 to 2 hours
Price: See site
Last checked: October 2026
Eagle River and Eagle Valley Trail
Fishing, walking and cycling
Avon
The Eagle Valley Trail gives public access to the Eagle River through Avon, known for wild brown and rainbow trout. A Colorado fishing license is required to fish.
Best for: Anglers, an easy walk or ride
Season: Year-round fishing; trail best spring to fall
Time needed: 1 to 3 hours
Price: Free (license required to fish)
Last checked: October 2026
Where to stay
Avon has hotels and condos. Beaver Creek’s lodging search includes a Town of Avon filter. Ask your lodging how it connects to Beaver Creek and whether parking is included.
Getting around Avon
- Town buses: Avon runs free buses around town, with stops including Avon Station and Beaver Creek’s Elk Lot.
- To Beaver Creek: in winter, Core Transit’s free Vail/Beaver Creek Express, Avon’s buses and the Riverfront Express Gondola.
- Across the valley: Core Transit’s Valley Route and Bustang stop at Avon Station.
Schedules change by season. See Visitor Essentials: Getting around and Beaver Creek transport for official links.
When to come
| Season | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Winter | A town base for Beaver Creek skiing, and skating at Nottingham Park. |
| Summer | Lake rentals, the swim beach, free concerts and river fishing. |
| Spring and fall | Quieter; some businesses shorten hours. |
Events through the year
| Typical timing | Event |
|---|---|
| July 3 | Salute to the USA in Nottingham Park (free) |
| Wednesdays in summer | AvonLIVE! free concerts at Nottingham Park |
| Summer Thursdays | Beaver Creek Rodeo at the Avon rodeo grounds |
Use this as a planning guide: timing is based on recent years, and dates are set by each organizer. Confirm before you plan around an event.
Top photo: “Nottingham Lake in Avon, Colorado” by Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized.
Last checked October 15, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
