Things To Do
Colorado Cherry Company at Lyons
We f*king love it here. Located between Lyons and Estes Park, it’s the perfect place for something savory or sweet 🍒 Get some cherry habanero hot sauce!!
Stanley Hotel
Ever wonder where Stephen King got the idea to write “The Shining”? In 1974, he stayed in room 217 and spooky inspiration struck. We recommend the ghost tour! It’s pretty affordable at 30$
Lyons Classic Pinball
Super Fun, if you're a Pinball Wizard!
Rocky Mountain National Park
The reason we're all here! keep in mind, you do need a registration to get in. click the link to make a reservation. Take the 4th highest paved road in America to some of the most breathtaking views you will ever see. bonus points if you can find the key rock and wall that we escape to in the summer months where we sit on and eat our Colorado Cherry Company Pies and watch the Marmots and Piccas chase eachother.
Elkhorn Avenue (shopping and touristing)
More than 200 storefronts line these two thoroughfares of downtown Estes Park. Following the Lawn Lake Dam's failure in 1982, much of downtown Estes Park was damaged by sudden flooding. Subsequently, the downtown area now showcases a mix of modern architecture alongside rustic, timber-framed buildings harkening back to the homesteading era. Many of the shopping, eating, and recreational businesses in Estes Park are independently owned, so you can happily shop knowing that every piece of candy, taste of ice cream or souvenir can't be found anywhere else. Art lovers will be particularly impressed by the galleries and studios that line Estes Park's streets.
Quarters Bar+Arcade
Local beer and cider + arcade games, old and new!
Estes Park Museum
History enthusiasts of every ilk will find something of interest at this museum. The Estes Park Museum works to catalog the surprising expansive historical records of Estes Park. The museum houses about 30,000 objects, including historic photographs and postcards, as well as furniture, tools and more. The impressive collection also features a real 1909 model EX Stanley Steamer Runabout, a steam-powered car. Historic structures preserved by the museum include a cabin from 1908 and the National Park Headquarters Building, which served as the center of affairs for Rocky Mountain National Park from 1915 to 1923.
White Water Rafting!
Now, I know this won't be for everyone, but it will be for some! During Colorado's warm months, whitewater rafting opportunities abound as the state's rivers swell with snowmelt. Travelers have their choice of rafting companies in nearby Fort Collins; though, only Rapid Transit Rafting is actually located in Estes Park. In addition to a selection of companies, rafting difficulty varies by river and launch point, meaning that whitewater rafting near Estes Park remains exciting regardless of your level of experience.