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Things To Do
Rocky Mountain National Park
Serving as a southern gateway, Estes Park is just a few minutes' drive from the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the most popular national parks in the USA.
Lake Estes Trail
Estes Lake is ringed by a 3.75-mile loop trail known as the Lake Estes Trail. You can hike or bike it, and the Continental Divide and other Rocky Mountain views are quite spectacular. You're also likely to see some of the local wild residents, from elk to bighorn sheep and possibly bears.
Downtown Estes Park
You'll find numerous shops, restaurants, wineries and breweries along the main drag of Elkhorn Ave. The Riverwalk is a paved trail that runs along the banks of the Big Thompson River, which runs parallel to Elkhorn Ave. It is easy to jump off the trail when you see a riverside patio restaurant that catches your fancy or a shop you want to pop into.