Things To Do

Rocky Mountain National Park

Some of our favorite hikes: -Alberta Falls (Easy--Kid Friendly) -Sprague Lake (Easy--Beautiful Views--Stroller & Handicap Accessible) -Bierstadt Lake Loop Trail (Moderate climb, but short) -Mills Lake via Glacier Gorge Trailhead (Moderate--one of the prettiest lakes in the park) -Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trailhead (Hard--the views from the top are worth every mile)

Ed's Cantina & Grill

Order the avocado margarita! Ed's Cantina was one of my favorite spots to eat and hang out with my coworkers when I lived and worked in Estes! -Allye

Bird & Jim

Incredible, unique dishes and hand-crafted cocktails. Bird and Jim is just a short drive from downtown Estes Park.

The Stanley Hotel

-The Whiskey Bar at Cascades Restaurant: The Whiskey Bar & Lounge features lunch and dinner as well as fine beverage selections, a historic cocktail menu and Colorado's largest selection of whiskeys and single malt scotches. The wine program will awaken your inner sommelier, and the Stanley Select Old Fashioned, 291 Sm’oaked Old Fashion or Redrum Punch may just cause your cares to melt away. -The HIstoric Stanley Night Tour: Immerse yourself in the same rich story of the historic Stanley Hotel... After dark! This 60 minute walking tour will introduce you to Mr. F.O. Stanley, his wife Flora, Stephen King, and other noteworthy visitors of last 110 years. The Stanley Night Tour is a unique way to experience the hotel's history, architecture, folklore, and pop culture with a knowledgeable storyteller under the ambiance of nighttime in the Rocky Mountains. Each tour offers you opportunities to explore, ask questions, and perhaps leave with a few stories of your own.

Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock

If you have some down time, a visit to this beautiful chapel is worth the short drive to Allenspark. History of the Property: In the early twentieth century, a man by the name of William McPhee owned the land that is now Camp St. Malo. McPhee was a parishioner of the Cathedral parish in Denver, and he often allowed the parish to take kids hiking and camping on his property. During one of those trips, several campers saw a meteorite or shooting star that had appeared to hit the earth. They went looking for it and came upon the Rock that now stands as the foundation of St. Catherine of Siena Chapel. The Rock immediately evoked a reminder of Our Lord’s words to Peter “On this rock I will build my Church.” The chapel would not be built until 1935, and only after struggles with the Colorado Highway Department who wanted to use the rock for road base. St. Catherine of Siena Chapel, also referred to as the Chapel on the Rock, is what stands visible to this day.

Twin Owls Steakhouse

An Estes Park staple.

The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern

THE BARREL - Estes Park

The BARREL offers craft beer, wine, and spirits. It is one of the newer bars in Estes Park, and has a great low-key atmosphere. They have a food truck rotation that you are able to view on their website. This bar has also had a really cool evolution as it started as a shipping container in the heart of downtown Estes Park.

Estes Park Brewery

Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co.

Donut Haus

Donut Haus is a MUST for breakfast one morning (or several mornings). The Turtles and Pinecones are the best!