Estes Park Blog

The 4 th of July is one of the highlights of the summer—here’s how to do it right Fill up on Freedom Start the day off with an all-American breakfast before heading out to the day’s events with a 4th of July pancake breakfast . Held... more

Tags: Estes Park, Downtown, Events, Music, Summer, Things to Do

The snowy season in Estes Park offers a winter wonderland just waiting to be explored! Not only does the scenery take on a whole new look, but traffic is lighter and lodging can be found for a bargain, allowing you to tack on another night to... more

Related Categories: Family Fun, Outdoor Adventure, Things To Do, Rocky Mountain National Park
Tags: Downtown, Estes Park, Winter, Rocky Mountain National Park

For a small mountain village, Estes Park’s craft beverage scene is enormous – and it seems to be growing with each passing year. Now is the right time to discover what’s brewing (and distilling, and fermenting) up here. SPIRITS... more

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Tags: Breweries, Downtown, Estes Park, Events, Food & Drink, Summer

It just might be Colorado’s best-kept winter secret. While the rest of the state is battling traffic on I-70 in an attempt to be the first on the slopes, Estes Park – best known for its close proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park... more

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Tags: Winter, Breweries, Downtown, Estes Park, Estes Park Lodging, Food & Drink

Every week leading up to Christmas, celebrate the season with holiday shopping in Estes Park during Festive Fridays! Enjoy special offers, live music and treats when you shop participating businesses. Not only is this a great opportunity to... more

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Tags: Downtown, Estes Park, Events, Shopping, Food & Drink, Holidays, Winter

From unique arts to sweet treats, from jaw-droppers to socking suffers, Estes Park has a wide variety of special gifts that are made right here in the Estes Valley! The festive lights are strung downtown, the shops have decorated their windows and... more

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Tags: Shopping, Holidays, Downtown, Estes Park, The Arts, Winter

Every year my parents host (along with two other couples) their grandkids for something they call 'Gramp'. They plan activities, outings and games for the kids over a long weekend. Sounds amazing, and it is, but not everyone can possibly... more

Related Categories: Family Fun, Things To Do, Rocky Mountain National Park
Tags: Family, Downtown, Estes Park, Hiking, Museums, Fishing, Sightseeing

September 30th is the start of Vintage Market Days a biannual, three day, bohemian chic event in Estes Park, and who needs a better excuse to gather up your besties and head for the hills? Not me. While I have the privilege of living... more

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Tags: Estes Park Lodging, Events, Estes Park, Things to Do, Shopping, Downtown

James Frank is an accomplished visual artist of the natural world. His photographs have been used in advertising for national companies, and receive wide publication in all media. Learn more about James in his Artist Profile below or check out James... more

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Tags: Downtown, The Arts, Meet Our Locals