One of the many joys of a vacation is the journey to your destination. It can be the car ride conversations and the unique, odd, or weird roadside attractions you find along your way. You are bound to come across many interesting, odd, and weird roadside attractions almost anywhere you go in the United States. 

The Vail region is no exception, and the roadside attractions that you are sure to come across are worth pulling over and exploring more. You find several things that should catch your gaze when you embark on Berkshire Hathaway HomeService in Vail. Explore our wide selection of private homes and condos, amenities, locations, and prices.

6 Best Roadside Attractions To See Around Vail

Take your time and pull over to experience these fascinating attractions on your way to your Berkshire Hathaway vacation rental in Vail.

• 10th Mountain Division Soldier Statue: If you don’t know, Vail was originally founded by a wounded 10th Mountain Division combat veteran. This 13-foot-tall bronze statue memorializes the ski soldiers of World War II.
• Ullr – Norse God of Snow: A statue of a mythical archer deity of winter at the bottom of lift number 8.
• 10th Mountain Division Soldier Statue: This is the second ski soldier statue from the 10th Mountain Division in World War II. This one is on the riverwalk overlooking the west side of the Blue River.
• Scrap Metal Robot: This is a seven-foot-tall robot made of scrap metal found along the river. It’s an official piece of Breckenridge public art.
• Gold Dredge Restaurant: This is a full-size replica of a gold dredge that sank in the location where the replica now stands. It’s an upscale restaurant today in the middle of a pond just west of downtown Breckenridge.
• Isak Heartstone: Check out this 15-foot-tall troll that is made out of scrap lumber. It’s a great place for photos, with the wonderful forest surroundings, too.

Pull Over and Explore More of the Vail Region

Learn some of Vail’s history or take in some of the more odd and weird sights when you visit these roadside attractions. You are probably going to pass by at least one of these on your way to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Vail. 

By booking directly with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, you’ll have one of the best bedrooms and beds to return to after your long night out in Vail. Why stay in a hotel for your Vail or Beaver Creek experience? With us, you can unwind at night in the privacy of your own vacation home after a day of Colorado adventure. To book and learn more about Vail, call 1-970-476-3800, email [email protected], or visit our website.