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Crested Butte vs Vail

Two great golf trip destinations — but which one is right for your crew? Here's a head-to-head comparison using real data from our database.

Crested Butte, COVSVail, CO
2Courses5
0Bucket-list courses1
$144Avg green fee$132
$250/nightLodging from$800/night
4Restaurants4
3Bars4
2Late-night bars3
3Activities4
SummerBest seasonSummer, Fall
GUC (35 min)Nearest airportEGE (35 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Crested Butte if you want or you're drawn to Mountain West golf.

Choose Vail if you want lower green fees, more course variety, more bucket-list courses, more nightlife, more activities, or you prefer Mountain West golf.

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