Things To Do
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is a short distance from our venue. The national park requires an entrance fee of about $30 per vehicle (unless you have a national park pass - *also check online to see if you need a times entrance) and it is definitely worth it! You can drive along inside the park to take in the scenery or hike along some of its many trails. RMNP is a must-see for Colorado visitors! Google description: Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado spans the Continental Divide and encompasses protected mountains, forests and alpine tundra. It's known for the Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall River Road, drives that pass aspen trees and rivers. The Keyhole Route, a climb crossing vertical rock faces, leads up Longs Peak, the park’s tallest mountain. A trail surrounding Bear Lake offers views of the peaks.
Downtown Estes Park
Estes Park features a cute and cozy mountain town full of restaurants and shops! Google Description: Downtown Estes Park, Colorado, is a walkable, vibrant mountain town center serving as the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. It features over 200 shops, restaurants, and galleries, with the scenic Riverwalk lining the Big Thompson and Fall Rivers. Key attractions include Elkhorn Avenue, the historic Park Theater, and live entertainment at Bond Park.
The Stanley Hotel
The hotel that inspired Stephen King's The Shining! This hotel is available for stay as well as ghost tours in Estes Park. More information via Google: The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, offers a variety of historical and ghost-focused tours, including the popular 60-90 minute Stanley Night Tour Historic Day Tour, and the Frozen Dead Guy Tour. Tours typically cost $20-$30, require advanced booking, and explore haunted spots, hotel history, and areas that inspired Stephen King's The Shining. *Key Tour Options & Details - The Stanley Ghost Tour (Night Tour) - Historic Day Tour - The Shining Tour - Frozen Dead Guy Tour - The Vault Whiskey Tasting *Important Information Booking: Advance purchase is highly recommended as tours sell out. Restrictions: Children under eight are not permitted on tours.
Bond Park Autumn Gold Festival
The annual Autumn Gold Festival will be running in Estes Park's Bond Park the weekend of our wedding for those who would like to stay a couple extra days.