Do You Need a Car in Estes Park? Short answer: it depends on how you like to travel. Estes Park is one of those mountain towns where you can slow down, park once, and explore on foot. It’s also a place where having a car opens up alpine roads, trailheads, and scenic pull-offs. Both options work. The…
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A Local’s Guide to Timing, Crowds, and Hidden Perks Short answer: yes, Estes Park is worth visiting right now if you know what kind of experience you’re after. Each season here has a different personality, from quirky winter festivals to quiet spring resets, lively summers, and storybook fall…
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Spending the holidays in Estes Park and wondering what’s open? Whether you’re grabbing coffee before a snowy walk, planning a Christmas meal out, or ringing in the New Year with friends, we’ve gathered a confirmed list of restaurants, breweries, cafés, and markets open on Christmas Eve, Christmas…
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December 12–14 2025 in Estes Park If you’re looking for a cozy, memory-making holiday weekend with the kids, Estes Park has the kind of slow-down, bundle-up magic that feels straight out of a winter storybook. From story time and Santa visits to reindeer meet-and-greets and hands-on crafts, this…
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If you’re spending Thanksgiving in Estes Park this year and you’d rather savor the day without juggling oven timers, you’re in good company. Our mountain town has plenty of places ready to cook for you — whether you’re craving a classic turkey dinner, carving into prime rib, picking up a pie, or…
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Welcome, holiday parade enthusiasts! If you’re ready to kick off the season in true Estes Park style, the Catch the Glow Parade is your must-see event. Rolling down Elkhorn Avenue the Friday after Thanksgiving, this beloved tradition draws up to 30,000 parade-goers, incredible handmade floats, and…
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Looking for a Colorado winter adventure that’s as fun to watch as it is to join? Mark your calendar for Estes Park Skijor, January 23–25, 2026 at the Estes Park Events Complex. This one-of-a-kind event blends the excitement of skiing with the tradition of horseback riding—creating a must-see weekend…
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There’s something about Estes Park in winter — the quiet hush of snow, the sparkle of lights, and that sense of being away from “everyday.” Here are nine inviting ways to lean into the holiday spirit in Estes — whether you’re here for a weekend or a whole week. Stroll Through a Winter Light…
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If you thought summer was the only time Estes Park knew how to party—think again. This December, the mountains are trading wildflowers for twinkle lights and trails for torch-lit festivities. Mark your calendars: Sleigh the Games debuts December 12–14, 2025, at Bond Park and Estes Park Events…
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Estes Park is where the holidays shine brightest in the Rocky Mountains. As the basecamp for winter adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park, the town comes alive with family-friendly festivals, dazzling light displays, live performances, and plenty of small-town charm. This year brings even more…
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