Beaver Creek Ski Resort

When it comes to ski towns, Beaver Creek stands out. Built around a European-style village with an outdoor ice-skating rink, Beaver Creek Village is bustling with boutique shops, gourmet restaurants, lively bars and fine galleries. You won't get too cold strolling from one to the next, because they are linked by heated walkways and escalators.

At Beaver Creek, even the smallest details are attended to, from the stately arrival gates to the ski-boot-friendly escalators that whisk you from the village to the slopes, and from the ski school ambassadors to the 24/7 concierge desk. Beaver Creek also offers a well-respected ski school, with a focus on small-group programs.