in Estes Park
about 15 miles from your cabin
ACTIVITIES IN TOWN:
Souvenir shop, mini golf, aerial tramway, big slide, eat pizza, get coffee and sit along the river,
blue monkey scavenger hunt (1 person hides them while the rest of the family gets a drink…
then the stop watch begins, who can find the most…sometimes strangers will pick them up, oh well, part of the fun), caramel apples or ice cream, and eat local taffy and chocolate.
At Lake Estes, walk the trails, rent canoes, paddle boats and deck boats at Estes Park Marina.
970-586-2011
Horseback ride with Sombrero Stables. Ask about their breakfast or dinner rides 970-586-4577
Catch a movie from a family owned and operated theater in Safeway Shopping Center at Reel Mountain Theater. Give them a call and see what is playing! 970-586-4227
Or check out the Historic Park Theater downtown Estes on Moraine St. 70-586-8904
Need an adrenaline rush!? ROCK CLIMB in Estes Park....check out local options.
Estes Valley Dog Park: Fenced dog park with lake swimming available,
located in Estes Park at HWY 36 and Community Drive.
Tour the historic Stanley Hotel 970-577-4111 for schedule and options
epic hiking abounds in ROcky mountain national park:
Access Rocky Mountain National Park from Estes Park:
hike, picnic, take pictures, snow sled, snow shoe, soak it all in!
learn about guided treks, back country camping, safety, history, educational tours, calendar of activities & maps
Find out FREE entry days to Rocky Mountain National Park - about 6 every year
SEASONAL FESTIVALS AND GOINGS ON:
See what other activities and special events are going on in Estes during your stay!
June is the Estes Park Marathon - register now!
4th of July, FIREWORKS over Lake Estes
First of September...The Scottish Festival
Mid - end of September is the peak time to view all the leaves changing in the Rocky Mountains
FALL ...first weekend of October, Elk Festival
WINTER ...visit in January for the Estes Park Winter Festival.
Find out what music festival is going on in Estes Park while you are visiting...
Concerts and festivals are year round.
FISHING IN ESTES:
If need fishing license, can be purchased at your local sporting good stores
(True Value in Lyons, Walmart in Longmont or on line at Colorado Division of Wildlife)
2019 rates - Residents $34.75 annual / $13.75 one day :
Non Residents $96.75 annual / $16.75 one day
Kirk's Fly Shop is your GO TO for local fishing news and guided tours at 970-577-0790
go into Rocky Mountain National Park / Mary's Lake / Lake Estes
NEED GEAR?
Kirk's Mountain Adventures at 970-577-0790 from bikes to hiking or fishing gear,
and lots in between!
GUIDED TOURS:
Kirk's Mountain Adventures at 970-577-0790 for guided river raft trips on the Colorado River,
backpack, llama pack, day hike and horseback trips. Request Josh!
For amazing, off the beaten path BIKE TOURS, check out Wendy Kerr at
Beyond Boulder Bike Adventures, get ready for a blast! Bike rentals included, or bring your own.
Tours available in our Estes Park AND Boulder, check out the site or call for tour options
303-903-3215
EXPLORE the area via a GREEN JEEP ; call for reservations and options 970-577-0034
Book a guided raft trip on the Poudre River with Rapid Transit Rafting 1-800-367-8543
DINING IDEAS...OUR FAVORITE SPOTS:
Eat at Ed's Cantina for the best Mexican and atmosphere! They have great happy hour specials too!
Making a reservation is smart, CALL AHEAD 970-586-2919. The bar area is best!
For exceptional local BBQ and BREWS, go to Smokin' Daves, also has a location in Lyons.
For creative, Colorado locally inspired dishes, CALL AHEAD for reservations at Bird & Jim at
Enjoy a memorable dining experience at this charming lodge with a soup and salad bar
(served out of a claw footed tub) menu, house made breads and desserts.
Bald Pate Inn serves lunch and dinner, CALL AHEAD for reservations 970-586-5397.
Check out their historic key collection and live theater schedule!
only open Memorial Day-Labor Day
Chill out with a shake from SHAKES ALIVE at 513 Big Thompson Ave. near the McDonald's.
Enjoy superior customer service from these fabulous owners.
