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September 3, 2018
Estes Park, CO

Elizabeth Auerbach & Trevor Floyd

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Our top 10 favorite things to do in Estes Park.

The Estes Park Resort

1700 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517
, (970) 577-6400

Roast some marshmallows while sitting by the lake at The Estes Park Resort

The Taffy Shop

121 West Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517
, (970) 586-4548

Estes Park is known for its delicious Laffy Taffy. Swing by this shop to taste some for yourself!

Dancing Pines Distillery

207 Park Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517
, (970) 586-2227

Stop in for a flight of whiskey or specialty cocktail. The original tasting room was in Loveland, CO (Trevor's hometown!)

Bear Lake Trail

Bear Lake Trail

Bear Lake Trail, Estes Park, CO 80517

If you'd like to do a quick hike, this is a beautiful and short loop.

The Stanley Hotel

The Stanley Hotel

333 East Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517
, (970) 577-4000

The Stanley Hotel hosted the horror novelist Stephen King, serving as inspiration for the Overlook Hotel in his 1977 bestseller The Shining and its 1980 film adaption of the same name. Today, it includes a restaurant, spa, and bed-and-breakfast and provides guided tours which feature the history and alleged paranormal activity of the site.

Lily Lake Trail

Lily Lake Trail

Lily Lake Trail, Estes Park, CO 80517

Beautiful and quick option for an easy hike.

North Deer Mountain Trail

North Deer Mountain Trail

North Deer Mountain Trail, Estes Park, CO 80517

Moderate level hike

The Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show

170 Macgregor Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517
, (800) 443-7837

Available handmade goods for sale include paintings and drawings, jewelry, metal work, clothing and tapestry bags, gourmet pantry items, home décor, wood carvings, doll clothes and toys, pottery, glass and more.

Estes Park Aerial Tramway

Estes Park Aerial Tramway

420 East Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO

Rocky Mountain National Park, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, and the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area are just a few of the spots visitors can see during the drive.

Lake Estes Marina

CO 80517

The marina offers a variety of boat rentals, including kayaks and canoes and fishing, paddle, and pontoon boats.