Estes Park Blog

A mantra for staying in Estes Park easily could be: Relax. Refresh. Rejoice. With more than 150 lodging establishments, Estes Park can fill any vacationer’s needs. Lodging properties, many with pools, playgrounds and other amenities, provide visitors with choices from luxury to rustic, and activities for large family groups to couples seeking a romantic getaway. You are one click away from checking availability at hotels and... more

Come and enjoy the mountainous outdoor grandeur of Estes Park, Colorado while hosting your corporate conference, team-building or business retreat. Estes Park has many group and meeting venues to choose from. The Estes Park Conference Center and Rocky Mountain Park Inn  The Estes Park Conference Center has accommodations that can easily handle thousands of people and offers a great deal of flexibility for groups with multiple... more

Every year, Estes Park is home to some of the best Festivals and Events in Colorado, if not the United States.Some of our events and festivals include: The Annual Estes Park Duck Race : With a drop from a giant bucket, thousands of little yellow rubber ducks are ceremoniously dropped into Fall River at Nicky's Resort where they begin their journey to Riverside Plaza in downtown Estes Park. The ducks are scooped out of the water... more

Visit Estes Park is proud to partner with the Colorado Tourism Office in support of our Colorado communities impacted by this summer’s wildfires by taking the “Colorado Pledge.” The Colorado Pledge is simply a pledge made by visitors to visit a location within Colorado that has been affected by the fires. Choose a restaurant, an attraction, a special event…just plan a visit! Go to www.colorado.com for updates... more

Estes Park, Colorado is a leading wedding destination. When you consider that Estes Park has over 300 days a year of sunshine, is nestled against the main entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park and is surrounded on all four sides by the Rocky Mountains, there is no denying the fact that Estes Park is a premier Wedding location. No matter what your budget, the variety of venues and options available here will be sure to please you.... more

Estes Park is a favorite relaxing mountain getaway for Denver city dwellers. Only 90 minutes away, Denverites can get up on a Saturday morning and be taking a mid morning stroll in Rocky Mountain National Park or be having brunch at one of Estes Parks many outstanding restaurants . At 7,522 feet above sea level, the Village of Estes Park is 2,242 feet higher than Denver and surrounded by mountains on all four sides.Estes Park is a... more

Spring is in the air and after our enchanting winter season, many of you may be ready to trade in your snow shoes for hiking boots! There are so many things to do in and around Estes Park during the spring that we thought we would share our top 10 outdoor destinations in our Rocky Mountain backyard. 1. Gem Lake Loop A popular year-round hike is the Gem Lake Loop. Located two miles from town along Devils Gulch Road, the trail begins at... more