Things To Do

Rocky Mountain National Park

Explore one of the best National parks in the US! You will need to pay an entrance fee or have a national park pass. Be sure to drink lots of water! Some of our favorite hikes are: -Nymph, Dream & Emerald Lake (3.6 miles RT) -Alberta Falls (1.7 miles RT) -Sky Pond (9.5 miles RT) -Gem Lake (3.4 miles RT) Here are some great lookout points where you don't need to hike: - Bear Lake -Alpine Visitor Center (highest visitor center in the US)

Breweries

Some breweries in Estes Park: -Estes Park Brewery -Rock Cut Brewing Company -Avant Garde Aleworks -Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co.

Fly Fishing

There are plenty of great fly fishing spots near Estes Park. Big Thompson Canyon is one of the best places to fly fish. Rainbow and brown trout are the main fishes to catch!

Canoeing and Paddle Boarding

The Lake Estes Marina has paddle boat and kayak rentals.

White Water Rafting

Horseback Riding

One of the best ways to explore Colorado is on horse.

The Stanley Hotel

The Stanley Hotel is best known for being the inspiration for Stephen King's bestselling novel The Shining. You can take day and night tours of the hotel.

Shopping in Downtown Estes Park

Downtown Estes Park has more than 300 shops and restaurants. We definitely recommend trying some Salt Water Taffy!

Explore Denver

Denver is approximately 1.5 hours from Estes Park. • Shop and eat at Larimer Square at night • Meow Wolf Denver • Denver Zoo • Denver Botanic Gardens • Go to a baseball game at Rockies stadium • Check out many different breweries in the RiNo district

Explore Golden

Golden is approximately 20 minutes from Denver. • Red Rocks Amphitheatre • Brewery tour of Coors Brewery • Walk along the Clear Creek River • Shop and eat in downtown Golden • Tube down Clear Creek River

Explore Boulder

Boulder is approximately 30 minutes from Denver • Shop and eat at Pearl Street Mall. • Hike the many trails of Chautauqua park

Explore Idaho Springs/Georgetown

Idaho Springs/Georgetown is approximately 1 hour from Denver. • Ride the Georgetown Loop Mining & Railroad Train • White water raft on Clear Creek River • Relax at the Indian Hot Springs • Get a tour of a former gold mine • Drive to the top of Mount Evans, a 14,000 ft mountain.

Explore Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is approximately 1 hour from Denver • Drive up Pikes Peak a 14,000 ft mountain. • Tour the Olympic Training Center • Hike around Garden of the Gods

Explore Breckenridge/Frisco

Breckenridge/Frisco is approximately 1.5 hours from Denver • Hike or bike the many trails in the area • Fly fish • Paddleboard or kayak in Lake Dillon • Horseback ride • Shop in downtown Breckenridge or Frisco