Things To Do

Rocky Mountain National Park

Hiking recommendations: Sprague Lake Trail - 0.8 miles, easy Alberta Falls - 1.6 miles, easy Dream Lake - 2 miles, easy Gem Lake - 3.1 miles, moderate Emerald Lake - 3.2 miles, moderate Bierstadt Lake Trail - 3.2 miles, moderate Loch via Glacier Gorge Trail - 5.4 miles, moderate Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trail - 8.5 miles, hard *Please note, reservations are required to get into the park during peak season. They can be made online at www.recreation.gov

Peak To Peak Scenic Byway

Drive through the scenic byway on Trail Ridge Road and take in the views of Rocky Mountain National Park! *Please note, reservations are required to get into the park during peak season. They can be made online at www.recreation.gov

Lake Estes

3.7 mile perimeter trail in town

Autumn Gold Festival - Bond Park

Live music, brats and beer!

Cowpoke Corner Corral

Go for a scenic horseback ride in the mountains!

Wildside 4x4 Tours

Explore the park on a 4x4!

Estes Angler

Learn how to fly fish!

Rapid Transit Rafting

White water rafting on the Cache La Poudre River!

Rock Cut Brewing Company

Stanley Hotel

Take a tour of The Stanley Hotel, where The Shining was filmed.

The Whiskey Bar At The Cascades Restaurant

Check out the haunted whiskey bar at The Stanley Hotel, which has Colorado's largest selection of whiskeys and single malt scotches.

Snowy Peaks Winery

Elkins Distilling Co.

Bird & Jim

SEASONED - An American Bistro

Claire's Restaurant and Bar

Great spot in town for breakfast!