Estes Park is our favorite destination in Colorado! Located about 60 miles from Denver, it's the base of Rocky Mountain National Park. There are loads of cute stores, fudge shops, breweries and more! Here are some of our favs!
Rocky Mountain National Park
CO(970) 586-1206
Either drive around this incredible park, take a stroll around Sprague Lake (pictured here), or get on the trails and hike to Emerald Lake or Mills Pond. Timed entry is required so get reservations in advance. The lottery for timed entry opens July 1st.
Elkins Distilling - Tasting Room & Mercantile
137 East Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517
One of our favorite stops with some incredible Whiskey tasting!
Stanley Hotel
333 East Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 577-4000
Where Stephen King was inspired to write The Shining. Walk around for free or take a haunted tour. Also see where many scenes from Dumb and Dumber were filmed. "We landed on the moon!"
THE BARREL - Estes Park
251 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 616-2090
One of our favorite breweries in town. We'll most likely be hanging out here Friday night before the wedding!
Trendz At The Park
100 East Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 577-0831
Our favorite souvenir shop!
Penelope's Old Time Burgers
229 West Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 586-2277
Really good greasy burgers!
Claire's Restaurant and Bar
225 Park Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 586-9564
Another one of our go-to restaurants!
Kruger Rock Trail
Estes Park, CO 80517
A great hike outside of Rocky Mountain National Park in Hermit Park
Knoll-Willows Open Space
Estes Park, CO 80517
Epic views of the mountains with little to no hiking