Estes Park

Things to Do in Estes Park, Colorado

The awe-inspiring natural beauty of the Estes Park Valley and the surrounding forest will lift your spirits while the cadence of the mountain environment relaxes and invigorates you. Mountain and lake activities await in nearby Rocky Mountain National Park, Roosevelt National Forest, and Lake Estes. Local shops, restaurants, and galleries line the streets. Festivals, live music, and events fill the calendar.

Hike, bike, horseback ride, camp, shop or just laze about, enjoying the fresh mountain air. Visit in the winter to snowshoe, backcountry ski, cross-country ski, or to find some much-needed solitude.

Find the perfect place to stay – lodges, cabins, resorts, hotels, and campsites with varying amenities are plentiful.

This area offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventurers and appreciators.

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Estes Park Attractions

Rocky Mountain National Park >

Established in 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the country's most visited national parks, attracting more than 3 million visitors each year. The park contains more than 415 square miles of the most breathtaking mountain scenery in America. With its granite summits towering over forested valleys, the landscape inspires visitors with its immense size and beauty. At 7,522 feet above sea level, the village of Estes Park takes your breath away with its view of mountain peaks ranging in elevation from 8,500 feet to over 14,000 feet. From Mexico to Alaska, for 2,700 miles, the great Rocky Mountain chain forms the backbone of North America, the world's longest mountain barrier.  Trail Ridge Road, at 12,183 feet, is the highest major highway in North America. RMNP is an excellent park for family outdoor adventures, offering an extraordinary variety of recreational and educational activities in a stunningly beautiful setting. The National Park has over 350 miles of trails; there are rivers, high-alpine lakes, waterfalls, and vistas to explore. Abundant opportunities for hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing, camping, and an abundance of wildlife will expose the extravagance of nature in all its beauty. Check out our recommended hikes in RMNP.

Hidden Valley Snow Play Area >

Enjoy sledding and tubing, or branch off to the many hiking and cross-country skiing trails.

Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park >

Galleries, museums, theatrical productions, classes, and concerts enrich your Estes Park stay. Boundless activities for every hobby imaginable! estesarts.com

Estes Valley Recreation & Park District >

A public agency providing parks and recreation programs for community members and visitors: evrpd.colorado.gov.

Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)

Rocky Mountian National Park
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SK Horses

Estes Park, CO
For the adventurous spirit, or the nostalgic amble, enjoy miles of scenic mountain trails in the Rocky Mountain National...
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Streamside on Fall River

1260 Fall River Rd., Estes Park, CO
800-321-3303 | 970-586-6464
Streamside Fall River Cabin Village at Estes Park The whole family will enjoy staying at Streamside’s secluded village...
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Aspen Winds on Fall River

1051 Fall River Ct, Estes Park, CO 80517
800-399-6010
River Front Cabins in Estes Park Aspen Winds has 16 riverfront cabins in Estes Park, Colorado. Our condos have either a ...
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Streamside on Fall River

1260 Fall River Rd., Estes Park, CO
800-321-3303 | 970-586-6464
Streamside Fall River Cabin Village at Estes Park The whole family will enjoy staying at Streamside’s secluded village...
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Town of Snowmass Village

Snowmass Village, CO
800-679-3151
Snowmass Village’s pioneering spirit dates back to the early 1900s. Ranchers saw promise in this small mountain valley...
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Aspen Winds on Fall River

1051 Fall River Ct, Estes Park, CO 80517
800-399-6010
River Front Cabins in Estes Park Aspen Winds has 16 riverfront cabins in Estes Park, Colorado. Our condos have either a ...
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Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)

Rocky Mountian National Park
Colorado’s National Park Gem Attracting more than three million visitors each year, Rocky Mountain National Park (...
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SK Horses

Estes Park, CO
For the adventurous spirit, or the nostalgic amble, enjoy miles of scenic mountain trails in the Rocky Mountain National...
More

Streamside on Fall River

1260 Fall River Rd., Estes Park, CO
800-321-3303 | 970-586-6464
Streamside Fall River Cabin Village at Estes Park The whole family will enjoy staying at Streamside’s secluded village...
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The Bud Depot Dispensary

138 E Main St, Lyons, CO 80540
303-823-6422
Welcome to the Bud Depot Dispensary The Bud Depot is a Recreational and Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Lyons, Colorado....
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Town of Snowmass Village

Snowmass Village, CO
800-679-3151
Snowmass Village’s pioneering spirit dates back to the early 1900s. Ranchers saw promise in this small mountain valley...
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Cookie Exchange

Dec 02

Trinidad History Museum, 312 East Main Street, Trinidad, CO

Grab your favorite holiday cookie recipe and get ready to swap for some new treats! Bring 2-3 dozen cookies from your ch

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Japanese Flower Exhibition – Celebrate the Holidays

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Celebrate the Holidays 休暇を楽しんでね, Demo 2:00 PM December 10, 2023, Boulder Library Canyon Auditorium We in

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Ugly Sweater 5K

Dec 17

Washington Park, Denver, CO

By golly, be jolly! Join us at the Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K at Denver’s Washington Park on Sunday, December 17.

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Victorian Christmas Tea Party

Dec 23

Trinidad History Museum, 312 East Main Street, Trinidad, CO

Celebrate the season with a Victorian Christmas-inspired tea party! Teas from the Trinidad Tea Company will be served al

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Brushes & Brews

Dec 27

114 N Tejon St., #100, Colorado Springs, CO

Calling all artists and beer lovers! Join us for a Brushes and Brews class at our brewery on Dec 27 from 6:30pm to 8:30p

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New Years Eve Denver NYE Bar Crawl – All Access Pass to 10+ Venues

Dec 31

Larimer Beer Hall, 2012 Larimer St., Denver, CO

NEW YEARS EVE DENVER PUB CRAWL (Sunday, December 31st) ? DENVER NYE BAR CRAWL ? ? Join over 300+ guests on our annual Ne

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New Year’s Eve at Studio CR

Dec 31 - Jan 01

141 East Meadow Drive, Suite 104, Vail, CO

Prepare to step into the world of disco decadence, lights, and extravagance as we invite you to relive the iconic magic

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Foods of the Winter Solstice

Jan 20

123 N. College, Suite 130 Fort Collins, CO

Foods of the Winter Solstice will be presented from noon to 3 pm Saturday, Jan. 20, at The Cooking Studio Fort Collins.

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Peter & The Wolf – Family Concert

Jan 21

2908 S Timberline Road, Fort Collins, CO

Please join us for a delightful one-hour family-friendly concert for the young and young at heart! This concert features

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Compagnie Herve Koubi

Jan 23

2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO

French-Algerian dance prodigy Herve Koubi brings his dance company, featuring 14 virtuoso street performers, to perform

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