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 What’s New In Estes Park: Summer 2024

 

ESTES PARK, Colo., July 11, 2024 – Summer is here and Estes Park, the picturesque basecamp to Rocky Mountain National Park, is shaking things up and cooling things down with a host of new and improved offerings, from an AI travel assistant to a revamped aerial tramway experience. Check out the latest and greatest below.

 

Introducing The Rocky Mountain Roamer: Estes Park’s Personal AI Travel Assistant

Visit Estes Park has unveiled a new way to plan travel to Estes Park and the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Visitors can rely on the Rocky Mountain Roamer to get fast answers and instantly find the best in lodging, things to do, restaurants and bars, travel routes, safety information and more. Just as you would ask a travel agent for trip planning tips, you interact with the Rocky Mountain Roamer, which can provide itineraries, links to our content on our website and even links to book flights and hotels.

 

The Iconic Estes Park Aerial Tramway Reopens

The beloved Estes Park Aerial Tramway has reopened just in time for summer 2024. The Tramway opened to the public in July 1955, built and designed by cable car pioneer Robert Heron. Over the decades, it safely carried more than 3 million people to the summit of Prospect Mountain. However, The Tramway was shut down in 2023 after the passing of John Heron, Robert’s son. Now under new ownership, it returned to operation on May 25, 2024, offering expanded parking, new ADA ramps and the refurbished Hungry Chipmunk Cafe and Tram Haus (featuring free pinball machines).

 

Trailborn Rocky Mountain Outpost Opens Its Doors

Hot on the heels of last year’s Trailborn Rocky Mountains opening, the new Trailborn boutique hotel brand has opened a second Estes Park location — Trailborn Rocky Mountains Outpost. Offering fully renovated gathering spaces and guest rooms, the new hotel features a thoughtful design that harmonizes with Estes Park’s natural surroundings, complimentary breakfast, a range of curated experiences and an outdoor pool/lounge.

 

Ultimate Women’s Wilderness Tours: Femme Trek

Based in Estes Park, Femme Trek offers an array of outdoor experiences in Rocky Mountain National Park, designed for women by women. The company’s expertly curated tours include day hiking tours, new basic survival skills tours and snowshoeing tours. Femme Trek invites women of all hiking skill sets to a safe space where they can feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and learning to overcome their fears in the outdoors.

 

The Estes Park Retail Rally and Estes Explorer Savings Pass

Check out these two fun ways to experience all that Estes Park’s local businesses have to offer. Presented by The Mad Moose and CABINtique, the Estes Park Retail Rally is a great way to discover new shops or visit old favorites in Estes Park this summer. The rally offers a punch for every $20 spent at more than a dozen great local spots. Shoppers have all summer to complete their punch card (available at participating retailers) and drop it off for the chance to win fun prizes, including the grand prize of $1,000 cash. 

 

Discover exclusive deals and discounts from local businesses with Visit Estes Park’s Estes Explorer Savings Pass. This is a must-have as you explore our charming town now through November 1, 2024. Learn more and sign up for free here. 

 

New & Noteworthy Estes Park Events & Experiences

  • Universal Consciousness Festival (Aug. 21-25): A celebration of health and wellness, this festival offers attendees the chance to learn about alternative ways to live and coexist in harmony with nature and the daily through workshops and lectures by experts. 

  • Peaked Estes Park Cruise Weekend (Aug. 23-25): Gearheads and car enthusiasts alike will gather for a three-day automotive extravaganza filled with thrilling events, including a stunning display of classic, custom, and exotic cars and a fun communal cruise through Estes Park.

  • Estes Park Studio Tour (Aug. 17-18): This free event visitors and locals into the studios of Estes Park’s professional artists. Eighteen local creators within a 10 mile radius will open their home studios to demonstrate everything from woodturning to mosaics to painting and ceramics, life size sculptures to macro photography, sacred gardens and prayer wheels.

  • Listening at the Legion: Presenting nationally acclaimed singer/songwriters as well as local Front Range talent, Listening at the Legion offers music lovers an intimate setting at Estes Park’s American Legion Post 119 venue.

 

New F&B Offerings In Estes Park

Discover Estes Park’s freshest flavors.

  • Ember: Located in the former Dunraven at The Estes Park Resort space, Ember is an exciting new restaurant, bar and events venue helmed by the husband/wife team of Sean and Rebecca Gafner. As executive chef, Sean has created an enticing menu of modern American fare, while Ember’s dedicated team of seasoned event coordinators and staff ensure a perfect wedding, gathering or meeting.

  • The Spice Rack: Carrying a variety of fresh daily made pastries, slow-brewed coffee, delectable spices, and a diverse selection of mercantile goods, the Spice Rack is a new bakery founded by Estes Park locals Andrea Baran and Hannah Rose.

 

Estes Park Brews News

Here’s what’s happening in Estes Park’s always-thriving beer world.

  • Avant Garde Aleworks: The new Orange Creamsicle Slushee is made with Orange Mango Hard Seltzer. It’s fruity, creamy, and the perfect drink to ease yourself into summer. Released on July 4 (Avant Garde’s anniversary), the Yuzu Rice Lager is a Japanese-style brew made with yuzu fruit.

  • Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company: This summer, Lumpy Ridge is rolling out the latest edition of the Frozen Dead Guy Day Pale Ale, enhanced with Sauvin, a New Zealand hop with notes of lemon and white wine. The brewery also will introduce the Bananas and Blow Strong Saison, made using banana and coconut puree. 

  • Rockcut Brewing Company: Rockcut will debut the North Fork Pilsner this summer, in addition to a Mescal Mule beer and a Passion Fruit Ptarmigan, a delicious fruited sour beer.

 

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About Visit Estes Park

Visit Estes Park is the official Destination Marketing Organization for Estes Park, Colorado. A Destinations International (DI) accredited DMO, Visit Estes Park's mission is to drive sustainable year-round economic growth by encouraging visitor demand. Estes Park, just 90 minutes from Denver, is the basecamp for Rocky Mountain National Park, offering outdoor experiences, activities, dining, shopping and an environment that is welcoming and approachable. Known for world-class adventure, resident wildlife and scenic beauty, Estes Park is Colorado’s quintessential mountain town. To learn more, go to visitestespark.com.