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Historic ski-to saloon finally reopens near Vail

The Minturn Saloon, built in 1901, has opened its doors under new ownership

The back bar of the Minturn Saloon was built in Missouri in the 1830s. The Minturn bar got it from a brothel in Leadville. It was moved from the restaurant side of the establishment to the bar side during the recent remodel. (Photo by Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily)
The back bar of the Minturn Saloon was built in Missouri in the 1830s. The Minturn bar got it from a brothel in Leadville. It was moved from the restaurant side of the establishment to the bar side during the recent remodel. (Photo by Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily)
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In 2021, Vail Valley restaurateurs Anthony and Connie Mazza — who also own the Village Bagel in Edwards — bought the Saloon after other attempts to save it failed.
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