Nothing gets you out of the winter blues like a trip to a Rocky Mountain winter wonderland, and doing that affordably is a win-win.
Businesses all throughout Estes Park are working to do just that, giving you a trip with all the awe of the mountains, that won’t break the bank.
Lodging
First you’ll need somewhere to lay your weary head.
Indulge in some luxury at Taharaa Mountain Lodge where you can book for a Wednesday and Thursday night and receive Thursday night for half-off. At River Stone Resorts & Bear Paw Suites, get 20-dollars off per night when you stay two or more nights. Ready to get cozy? Warm-up after a day of playing in the snow at McGregor Mountain Lodge or Castle Mountain Lodge in a comfy hot tub cabin for a discounted price.
Check out our Winter Events page for a full list of winter lodging specials in Estes Park.
Dining
All the frosty-fun is sure to work up your appetite, and Estes Park’s local eateries are waiting to welcome you with some delectable deals.
In fact, many local restaurants offer daily specials you can only find in the winter months.
Every Monday, enjoy a homemade chicken pot pie at Poppy’s Pizza & Grill for only $8.50, then on Wednesday, relish in a free slice of pie at You Need Pie Diner & Bakery. See a full list of daily specials below.
Monday
You Need Pie Diner & Bakery – Kids Eat Free
Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Brew – Buy One BBQ Sandwich get one half-off (requires coupon from Estes Park News)
Sandwich Mafia – Buy Aaron’s BLAT and get a free bag of chips
Poppy’s Pizza and Grill - Chicken Pot Pie $8.50 (all day)
Mama Rose’s Restaurant– Crab Cakes Appetizer $23 & Crab Cake Entree $18
La Cocina de Mama – Margarita Monday - $5 House Margaritas
Grubsteak Restaurant – Chicken Wings $10 per dozen
The Daily Donut – Monday Breakfast Stop! Bk Burrito or Kolache, Glazed Donut & Coffee $6
The Bull Pin- $2 off PBR and Rancho Lager; $10 Pick-Four Sampler
Tuesday
The Bull Pin – Half Chicken Quesadilla $5; Chips & Salsa $1; House Margaritas $3
The Daily Donut– Who Donut?!? Mystery bag for $2
Grubsteak Restaurant – Buy-one-Get-one-Free Burger
Mama Rose’s Restaurant – Spaghetti Dinner for Two $16
Poppy’s Pizza and Grill– Liver & Onions (all day) $8.50; BLT & Soup (lunch only) $7.50
Poppy’s Pizza and Grill– Pizza Date Night (dinner) – Small pizza, 2 salads and 2 fountain drinks $15 and up
Rocky Mountain Deli – Buy a Ham & Salami Sandwich, get chips & fountain drink for free
Sandwich Mafia – First Responders Eat Free
Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Brew – Buy one hamburger, get one half-off (requires coupon from EP News)
You Need Pie Diner & Bakery – All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar 11am-close (starts Jan 3)
You Need Pie Diner & Bakery – Buy one Get one free Breakfast until 11 am (dine-in only)
Wednesday
You Need Pie Diner & Bakery – Free Pie Day! Slice of pie with dine-in meal
Poppy’s Pizza and Grill – Poppy’s Burrito $8.50 (all day)
Mama Rose’s Restaurant – Steamed Mussels $18
The Bull Pin – Cheeseburger, fries and soda $7. Upgrade to a beer for $1.
Thursday
The Bull Pin – 12” two topping pizza with 2 sodas for $14; Well drinks just $3
Grubsteak Restaurant – Buy any steak and get 50% off a bottle of wine
Mama Rose’s Restaurant – Teriyaki Salmon & Wild Rice $18
Poppy’s Pizza and Grill – Salisbury Steak $8.50 (all day); Polish Sausage Sandwich & Soup $7.50 (lunch only)
Rocky Mountain Deli – Buy a Reuben Sandwich, get chips & fountain drink for free
Sandwich Mafia – Buy Caleb’s Italian Sausage Sandwich and get a free bag of chips
You Need Pie Diner & Bakery – Thirsty Thursday – BOGO Mimosa, Beer, Wine, Floats
Friday
The Bull Pin – Bloody Marys $3
Cousin Pat’s Pub & Grill – Fish & Chips $10.95
The Daily Donut – Funnel Cake Friday $6 (made to order all day)
Grubsteak Restaurant – Buffalo Steak Sandwich Special
Mama Rose’s Restaurant – Seafood Medley $22
Poppy’s Pizza and Grill – Fish & Chips $8.50 (all day)
Sandwich Mafia – Buy a Calzone or Stromboli and get a free can of soda (Coke products)
Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Brew – Smoked Prime Rib $24.95 (Requires coupon from EP News)
You Need Pie Diner & Bakery – Fry-Day: Free Smother on fries, $2 off chili fries
Saturday
You Need Pie Diner & Bakery – All-you-can-eat Breakfast Brunch Buffet with omelet bar, mimosa bar, traditional breakfast items and pastries 8 am-2 pm (Starts Jan 3)
Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Brew – 15% off total bill (Requires coupon from EP News)
Poppy’s Pizza and Grill – Poppy’s Burrito $8.50; Country Fried Steak $9.50 (both all day)
Mama Rose’s Restaurant – Sirloin with Mashed Potato & grilled vegetables $24
The Daily Donut – Date Day –Any Ring Donut & Coffee for $3
Sunday
You Need Pie Diner & Bakery – All-you-can-eat Breakfast Brunch Buffet with omelet bar, mimosa bar, traditional breakfast items and pastries 8 am-2 pm (Starts Jan 3)
Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Brew - 75-cent wings and $1 drafts (need coupon from Estes Park News)
Poppy’s Pizza and Grill – Mom’s Meatloaf (all day) $8.50
Mama Rose’s Restaurant – Almond Chicken with Fettuccine Pomodoro $18
The Daily Donut – Donut Worry be Happy – Buy a dozen donuts get 2 free coffees
American Legion 119 – Sunday Breakfast Buffet 8 am-12 pm $15
Every Day
Himalayan Curry & Kebob - $10.95 Lunch and $14.95 Dinner Specials – 5 entrees to choose from, and comes with naan, rice & 2 sides.
Village Pizza – 12-inch, 4 topping pizza plus a garden salad and two fountain drinks $29.99
Wild Rose – 20% off selected bottles of wine
You Need Pie Diner & Bakery – Burger, Fries & Pie for $14.99
Happy Hour
Did someone say Happy Hour?! Here are some of Estes Park’s favorite spots for early-evening libations.
Elevations Eatery and Bar – Happy Hour all day every day – 2 for 1 selected drinks
You Need Pie Diner & Bakery – Weekdays 3pm-5 pm – ½ price appetizers, ½ price alcoholic drinks, Pie Flight – 3 slices for $13.50
Cousin Pat’s Pub & Grill – 4 pm-6 pm daily – Well drink, house wine and draft beer specials
Lonigans – Every Day 4 pm-7pm - $6 chef appetizers, $1 off draft beer & well drinks, $6 wine, margaritas, mimosas, bloody marys
The Bull Pin – Weekdays 4-6 pm and 8-10 pm. $2 off all apps and bar drinks
Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Brew – Wednesdays & Thursdays 2 pm-5 pm Drink & Appetizer Specials - $2 off appetizers & draft beers; $5 of pitchers; $1 off bottled beers; wells and wines; $6 double shot margs (requires coupon in Estes Park News)
Adventure
Finally, it’s time to get out and play. Estes Park is the ultimate winter playground, with guides and outfitters offering once-in-a-lifetime adventures throughout the whole season. These winter deals are not only unforgettable, but they’re easy on the pocket book.
Have you ever gone Jeeping in the snow? Try it out with Backbone Adventures and save $99 off the normal price. For some true peace and quiet in a setting fit for a dream, strap on some snowshoes for a guided trip with Kirks Mountain Adventures. You can even learn to ice climb with Colorado Mountain School.
After all that fun, it’s time to sit back and relax. This winter, pamper yourself with a little you-time with deals like Winter Wellness Wednesdays at the brand new Qi Lounge Wellness Spa.
All that said, Estes Park is the perfect place for any family looking for a quaint-winter escape on a dim with all the hot deals for those cold months!
