Travel & Lodging

Travel Note

TRANSPORATION

Estes Park is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Denver International Airport. We recommend renting a car to get from Denver International to Estes Park. There is NO Uber or Lyft service available in Estes Park. There is, however, an Estes Park local version of Uber/Lyft called Explore Estes - additional details below. With that said, we do recommend a rental car as the most flexible choice for getting to and around the town, but the immediate town of Estes Park is fairly small and walkable! Please note: There is NO rental car provider in Estes Park, so cars will need to be rented at Denver International Airport or in the Denver area. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS OUTLINED BELOW

Train

Estes Park Airport Shuttle

Scheduled shuttle service from Denver International Airport to your accommodations in Estes Park. Cost is $75 one way or $135 roundtrip per customer. Reservations can be made online or by calling 970-586-5151.

Train

Estes Park Free Shuttle

Estes Park offers free shuttle buses that will take visitors around town and offers stops near many lodging options. They also take vistors into Rocky Mountain National Park. Route info and stops are available on the website.

Train

Explore Estes

Explore Estes is proud to be the only private transportation business that is fully licensed, regulated, and insured in the state of Colorado to provide private Uber-like transportation services within Estes Park and to the Rocky Mountain National Park. They’ll pick you up right from your location and drop you off exactly at your destination! Their services book up quickly, so please allow at least an hour notice, if possible. Though helpful, we do not recommend relying solely on this as your means of transportation as their fleet is limited to only 3 cars, and it will be busy season in the area. Group Size: 1 – 6 people Peak Season (Jun – Oct) Hours: Mon – Thurs: 8am – 8pm | Fri – Sat: 8am – 1am | Sun: 8am – 11pm

Travel Note

LODGING

Estes Park is a very popular summer travel destination! While there is plenty of lodging available, we strongly recommend booking early if you are able to attend. We have some Room Blocks available at the Holiday Inn Estes Park and historic Stanley Hotel, as well as some other lodging recommendations included. We will have shuttle services picking up and dropping off at the Holiday Inn and Stanley Hotel on the day of the wedding. If you book at another one of the recommended lodging options, please understand you will need to plan accordingly for transportation as Ubers/Lyfts are not available. Exact shuttle details to follow. It is possible we add additional stops pending where the majority of our guests choose to stay (we have requested this info in the RSVP section).

Hotel

Stanley Hotel

The Stanley Hotel is historic and famous for being the inspiration behind Stephen King's iconic book, "The Shining" and makes an appearance in the iconic Dumb & Dumber movie. The hotel is about a 4 minute drive / 20 minute walk to downtown Estes Park and approximately a 12-minute drive to and from the wedding venue. **SHUTTLES WILL BE PICKING UP AND DROPPING OFF HERE ON THE EVENING OF THE WEDDING Room Block Available - Saturday, 7/12 - Sunday, 7/13; Nightly Rate - Starts at $329 (Guests can request to extend stay beyond room block dates) **UPDATE - THE ROOM BLOCK IS UNFORTUNATELY ALREADY FILLED; however, you can still stay at this iconic hotel via their normal booking link below. They also have The Stanley Residences available if you'd like to stay on the Stanley Hotel property, but in a house with a smaller group! (Not included in the hotel block pricing)

Hotel

Holiday Inn Estes Park, an IHG Hotel

We have secured a room block at the Holiday Inn Estes Park. The hotel is about a 2 minute drive / 10 minute walk to downtown Estes Park and approximately a 12-minute drive to and from the wedding venue. **SHUTTLES WILL BE PICKING UP AND DROPPING OFF HERE ON THE EVENING OF THE WEDDING Room Block Available - Check-In - Friday, 7/11, Saturday, 7/12 or Sunday, 7/13; Check Out - Sunday, 7/14 Nightly Rate - Starts at $249 Reservations in the block can be made via the following booking link:

Hotel

Trailborn Rocky Mountains

Experience the Rocky Mountains in style. Trailborn features modern rooms with thoughtful amenities and a full-service restaurant. The hotel is about a 1-2 minute drive / 8 minute walk to downtown Estes Park and approximately 11-minute drive to and from the Venue. This is next door to the Holiday Inn, so it will be very easy to utilize the shuttle if you choose to stay here. No Room Block available. Nightly Rate - Starts at $300

Hotel

Della Terra Mountain Chateau

The wedding venue has limited lodging, including suites and cabins, but if you are interested in staying at the venue, you can use the general booking link below. No Room Block available. Nightly Rate - Starts at $475

Hotel

The Estes Park Resort

Spacious suites and Mountain Village Cabins meet unique wildlife encounters at The Estes Park Resort, ideally located on Lake Estes. The hotel is about a 5 minute drive / 35 minute walk to downtown Estes Park on the river walk and approximately 14-minute drive to and from the Venue. No Room Block available. Nightly Rate - Starts at $490

House Or Rental

Airbnb / Lodge Rentals

We highly recommend looking into lodges / Airbnbs in the Estes Park area if you are looking to stay with a larger group! As noted above, if you choose this option, please understand you will need to figure out transportation to and from the venue as Ubers/Lyfts are not available. Check out some options below! Estes Park Condos - https://estesparkcondos.com Rocky Mountain Resorts - https://www.rockymtnresorts.com

Travel Note

Altitude

Estes Park, Colorado sits at an elevation of 7,522 feet. Please be aware of the effects of high altitude and start hydrating at least 2 days before you arrive in Colorado! Drink more water than you think you'll need, and consider adding electrolytes. Don't overdo it with exercise and note that alcohol tends to have greater effects at higher elevation.

Travel Note

WEATHER

The weather in July in Estes Park should be generally sunny and beautiful! You can expect daytime temperatures typically ranging from the mid-60s to low-80s Fahrenheit. Evenings can be cooler, often dropping into the 40s. Though the days are generally sunny, there is the chance of occasional afternoon thunderstorms, so it's a good idea to bring layers, a light jacket and rain protection (fingers crossed this stays in your suitcase!).