Things To Do
Shopping Downtown Estes
Experience the charm of this sweet mountain town while strolling downtown. There is a wide variety of unique stores filled with local art, sweet treats, jewelry, leather goods and more. The Taffy Shop opened in 1935 and is the only place in town that makes their salt water taffy right in Estes Park. A great first stop for a snack to enjoy while shopping!
The Stanley Hotel
The Stanley Hotel hosts a variety of tours every day sharing the history of the famous hotel to it's spookier side. Tickets may be booked in advance on their website.
Rocky Mountain National Park
There are tons of amazing hikes for all difficulty levels at RMNP. For those wanting killer views with minimal elevation gain, we recommend our engagement photo spot at Sprague Lake!
Bird & Jim
A true farm to table restaurant serving lunch and dinner as well as Brunch on Sundays. Bird and Jim serves true mountain cuisine such as steak, trout and elk as well as salads, bowls, handcrafted cocktails and wine.
The Post Mountain House Estes
Located on The Stanley Hotel property specializing in fried chicken. This is a great place to go before or after exploring the Stanley Hotel which regularly hosts a variety of tours focusing on history, ghosts and the 1980 classic, “The Shining”.
Full Throttle Distillery & Grill
A distillery producing moonshine and whiskey in a great atmosphere to congregate and enjoy the complimentary tastings. The location is ideal for Saturday as well since it is right next door to our Welcome Party venue.
Ember Restaurant & Bar
Elevated modern American cuisine pre-pared from a true scratch kitchen with beautiful views overlooking the lake and mountains. Located on property at The Estes Park Resort offering breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Wheel Bar
A classic laid back tavern with a pool table and shuffle board. Centrally located in downtown Estes Park.