Things To Do
The Stanley Hotel
Check out the historic Stanley Hotel, right next to the Black Canyon Inn venue, is not only where the Stanley brothers (created the Stanley Steamer locomotive) lived and hosted extravagant events, but also where Stephen King developed his idea for The Shining! The hotel offers rooms to stay, tours, and a jaw dropping view. There are multiple tours including history and ghost tours, we’ve done them all and think they’re all fun and informative, check out their website for times/tickets!
Rocky Mountain National Park
Located outside of Estes Park is the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park, one of our favorite places in Colorado. Take trail ridge road on a 48 mile scenic drive (weather permitting) and soak in the beautiful views of the Rockies. Keep an eye out, you may see marmots, pika, and elk on your journey! Make sure to plan to stop at the many overlooks throughout the scenic drive and see the breathtaking scenery! Make sure to check the national park site for closures, plan your trip ahead in case of road closures/weather warnings, and if you need timed entry tickets to enter the park. There is a park fee if you do not have a national parks pass, check the National park website for more details. Our goal is to make this wedding a trip in our shoes to show those that we love, what brought us together and why we love the area so much. We truly hope you enjoy it! 10 minutes from the Black Canyon Inn venue!
Himalayan Curry & Kebob
Enjoy delicious curry, masala, and garlic naan! We found this place after taking a day trip to RMNP and have loved it ever since! 5 minutes from the Black Canyon Inn venue!
Estes Park Aerial Tramway
This activity is something that is still on our wishlist, check us out and tell us about your experience! From their website: For 70+ years, the historic Estes Tram has carried more than 3 million visitors to the top of 8,900-foot Prospect Mountain. Soar to the summit on our historic red tram for stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and continental divide. Experience great food at the Hungry Chipmunk Cafe, explore the gift shop, picnic areas, and light hiking. Enjoy the Tramway’s unique free-span design, meaning no support towers for the ride to the top. Tickets are on sale at www.estestram.com and reservations are made in twenty-minute entry slots. The tram ride up is about 5 minutes and the average time at the summit about an hour. Open weekends through the end of the season 9AM – 5PM (last tram down at 5:45PM) through October 13th. Located 7 minutes from the Black Canyon Inn venue!
Mustang Mountain Coaster
Another bucket list experience for us, check it out and tell us about your experience! Mountain coaster anyone? For hours and prices, see their website! 9 minutes from Black Canyon Inn venue!
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Not far from Denver airport is a wildlife refuge where you can see prairie dogs and bison with Denver and the Rocky Mountains as the backdrop! 25 minutes from DIA and 1 hour and 31 minutes to the Black Canyon Inn venue!
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
We love to take loved ones to this spot when they come to visit us! A great lunch spot in Boulder on your way to Estes Park, take a break at one of our favorite spots on your travel journey! Afterwards, take a walk up Pearl Street and enjoy the views of the flat irons and local shops! 54 minutes to Black Canyon Inn venue from Boulder tea house.
Snarf's Sandwiches
Want a quick but delicious lunch? Check out our favorite sandwich shop! Our favorites are the meatball sub with pickles and onions and pastrami and Swiss with everything on it! Liam also loves the hot pickles! A quick stop on the way to the venue (51 minutes to Black Canyon Inn venue). Can’t fit it into your travels? There’s one located at Denver International Airport in terminal A near gate A73!
Casa Bonita
Make sure to book tickets in advance to experience the iconic Casa Bonita! Famous from Southpark, Casa Bonita offers cliff diving shows, a haunted cave, live bands, mariachi music, and so much more! It’s a hot stop, so you have to plan ahead in order to get in, but if you’re able to, it’s a memory you’ll never forget!  Located 1 hour and 27 minutes from the Black Canyon Inn and about 39 minutes from Denver airport
Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station
Want an immersive art experience and have a few hours to kill? Look no further! Meow wolf is a fun and unique experience where you can get lost in an art exhibit! Located in Denver 1 hour and 19 minutes from the Black Canyon Inn venue and about 31 minutes from the Denver airport!
Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park
They have a dinosaur exhibit.. need I say more? 26 minutes to Denver International Airport and 1 hour and 25 minutes to the Black Canyon Inn venue!
Denver Art Museum
Want another museum option? Check out the Denver art museum! 1 hour 24 minutes to the Black Canyon Inn and 32 minutes to Denver international airport!