World-famous fish tacos at Mango's in Red Cliff, Colorado – just a short and gorgeous drive from Vail

Some fine things make the drive from Vail to Red Cliff worthwhile. One is the stunning backdrop of mountains along Highway 24 as you ascend Battle Mountain Pass. Another is the outstanding fish taco you can taste on arrival. Finally, it’s just so great to get away and have that wilderness feeling after climbing to higher altitude. For a really big workout, you can bike up there but then you’ll want 3 fish tacos. You can drive and stop along the way to take photos. You can camp nearby and drop in for margaritas and yummy Mexican food. Mango’s has live music and a rooftop deck? What more do you need to know to go there and enjoy?