With the arrival of crisp, cooler air, fewer hours of daylight, and leaves changing from green to hues of gold, orange, red, and brown, and the sound of bull elk bugling in meadows, fall is a special time of year to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. Timed Entry Reservations are required to enter RMNP during certain hours of the day from late May to mid-October. Visit their website for more details.
Chances are you spotted Lake Estes on your drive into town, but what is there to do there? Lake Estes offers the obvious things any Colorado mountain lake would - fishing for beautiful trout, paddle-boarding, kayaking, and boating. The Lake Estes Marina offers rentals of kayaks, paddle boards and even a pontoon boat to get you out on the water. Lake Estes is ringed by the 3.75-mile, aptly named Lake Estes Trail. Perfect for a stroll to enjoy the water and Continental Divide views, or the frequent wildlife sightings. You can also rent a bike from the marina, or bring your own!
Ever heard of The Shining or Dumb and Dumber? Our wedding hotel has served as the inspiration and location for many films, events, and spooky sightings. Explore the Stanley Hotel with one of their tours to learn about the history, folklore, and pop culture associated with this storied location.
Estes Park’s bustling downtown is filled with shops, boutiques, and galleries offering something for everyone. Estes Park is surrounded by a treasure of natural and scenic wonders making it the perfect basecamp for adventure, boasting more than 300 shops that showcase everything from handmade local goods to outdoor gear to good food and drink.
For those interested in the creepier history of Estes Park... Hidden beneath the original Carriage House of the historic Stanley Hotel, there is a secret subterranean theater, where the greatest magicians in the world perform. Behind a hidden bookcase door, there exists a world of illusion and mystery. A place outside of time, where the rules of reality no longer apply. Enter if you dare, for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your imagination is waiting for you.