Things To Do
Rocky Mountain National Park
Definitely the most beautiful place to be near Estes Park! Timed entry permits and park passes are required to visit and can fill up quick during the summer. Reservations for June will be made available on May 1st at 8am. Hiking Options in the Park: - Bear Lake Corridor (Where all the best alpine lakes are! Limited car entry and can get crowded, so plan to arrive early. Make sure to book the “Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road" when making reservations.) - Sprague Lake (where to find the moose!) - Lily Lake (closest to Estes Park) - Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead & so many more!
Trail Ridge Road: Rocky Mountain National Park Scenic Byway
A famous scenic drive that reaches an elevation of over 12,000 feet, featuring gorgeous views of mountains and valleys! Note that the national park pass is needed. Try to get all the way to Alpine Visitor Center, about a 45 minute drive from the entrance to the park. Lookouts along the road: - Medicine Bow Curve - Forest Canyon - Rainbow Curve - Alluvial Fan Trailhead
Estes Park Aerial Tramway
Get a great view of Estes Park without having to hike :) This tram is one of the few European-style cable cars operating in the United States!
4x4 Tours or ATV Rentals
A couple of highly rated websites we found below! https://www.wildside4x4tours.com/winterpricepage https://www.estesparkatvrentals.com/
Stanley Hotel
Take a Day Tour, Night Tour, or The Shining Tour at the historic Stanley Hotel in town!
Restaurants
The Twisted Griffin Pub + Restaurant - $ Bird & Jim - $$ Ember - $$ Penelope’s Old Time Burgers - $ Seasoned - An American Bistro - $$$ The Post Chicken & Beer - $ Notchtop Bakery & Cafe - $ Twin Owls Steakhouse - $$$
Cafés and Bakeries
Coffee on the Rocks Inkwell & Brew Kind Coffee Alteatude - tea + boba! Laura’s Fine Candy Colorado Cherry Company Cinnamon’s Bakery