Things to do

Rocky Mountain National Park

Winter is a spectacular time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. When the park is covered with a blanket of snow, it is much quieter and places you know during the summer look dramatically different. Many fun winter-time adventures await! You may want to reserve a time to enter the park to avoid long lines at the gate.

Guided snowshoing and skiing

The most popular winter activities are cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Many people will go into the Rocky Mountain National Park to the Bear Lake area for some winter fun. Even if you don’t have your own equipment, you can rent it from a vendor in Estes Park.

Dunraven at The Estes Park Resort

Dunraven at The Estes Park Resort offers delicious food, fantastic service and breathtaking views! If you are staying at the Estes Park resort hotel, this restaurant is attached to the building.

Snowy Peaks Winery

Snowmobiling!

Backbone Adventures is a family owned and operated ATV rental business in Estes Park Colorado. There is not always enough snow to rent a snowmobile but you can rent a razor for the day and explore Estes Park that way.

Estes Park Museum

Estes Park has one of Colorado's longest histories as a destination community, which continues today. From its naming and widespread publicity in the 1864 Rocky Mountain News to millions of annual visitors, the allure and enjoyment of Estes Park remains across generations. Nestled at the foot of iconic Longs Peak, Estes Park's story of Native American tribes, homesteaders, entrepreneurs, and artists is unique to Colorado. With the formation of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915 and the incorporation of the Town in 1917, Estes Park hosted a number of notable individuals such as Isabella Bird, Enos Mills, Eleanor Hondius, and F.O. Stanley. Often remarked as a "paradise" by visitors, Estes Park experiences its own trials of floods and fires, lending to a strong sense of community by those who live here. Through interactive displays and in-depth exhibits, explore the place many have come to love - make the Estes Park Museum your destination today!