Things To Do
Rocky Mountain National Park
***VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION*** Set your calendars to grab a timed entry ticket to RMNP while you are in Estes Park. On June 1, 2024 click on the link below to get your ticket to enter the national park. There is a reservation fee of $2, however I can guarantee it is worth it! You will want to reserve a permit for the Bear Lake Road Corridor, it is simply beautiful and Sprague Lake is the most popular destination in the park. If by chance you don't snag a ticket for that section of the park, the second permit which encompasses the rest of the park will be just as gorgeous, I promise. Once you have the ticket, you can print it out or screenshot it on your phone to show to the park ranger. You will not be able to visit the park without a ticket. Please, do yourself the favor and go to the Rockies while you are here celebrating us. The National Park entrance is right beside Estes Park. We couldn't image anything better for our guests than to spend a day in the Rockies.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Here is a quick link for anyone interested in hiking in the National Park; Easy hikes for everyone; Bear Lake Loop- Distance: .8 miles Best for: A nice stroll As one of the most popular trails in the park, the wheelchair-friendly Bear Lake Loop can get crowded. Go early to circumnavigate this alpine tarn in relative peace. Dream Lake- Distance: 2.2 miles Best for: Lake lovers who want an easy day Savor fragrant ponderosa pines on this 2.2-mile ascent to Dream Lake. Go early to nab a coveted parking space at the Bear Lake Trailhead, and marvel at canary yellow pond lilies in nearby Nymph Lake, before reaching the day’s objective at a staggering (but doable) 9,910 feet. Alberta Falls- Distance: 1.2 miles Best for: Big waterfall chasing with minimal effort Beginning from the popular (and beautiful) Glacier Gorge Trailhead, the 1.2-mile out-and-back jaunt to thundering Alberta Falls is a high return-on-investment hike in summer and fall.
Stanley Hotel
For the Stephen King lovers among us, you may want to check out the inspiration for the book The Shining. This 60 minute walking tour will introduce you to Mr. F.O. Stanley, his wife Flora, Stephen King, and other noteworthy visitors since 1909. The Stanley Hotel Historic Day Tour is a unique way to experience the hotel's history, architecture, folklore, and pop culture with a knowledgeable storyteller.
Snowy Peaks Winery
Take in the views and a glass of wine at the Snowy Peaks Winery in Estes Park.