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A Visitor's Guide to Downtown Estes Park

Written by Shaine Smith for Matcha in partnership with Visit Estes Park. Estes Park, Colorado, is surrounded by a treasure of natural and scenic wonders. It’s the perfect basecamp for adventure, boasting more than 300 shops that showcase everything from handmade local goods to outdoor gear to good…

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Create your own art walk

Estes Park is brimming with art galleries – many filled with works from Colorado artists – for your shopping pleasure. Most are located along Elkhorn Avenue (Estes Park’s main street) where, conveniently, restaurants, coffee shops, and confectioneries are interspersed, making a personalized art walk…

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Experience Festive Fridays

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 pick up the perfect gifts for your loved ones, it's also a…

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Ten Holiday Gifts Found Only in Estes

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 the entire village is buzzing with holiday spirit…

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Planning A Rustic Chic Wedding

Estes Park can be defined as a small, rustic mountain village. Getting married in the heart of the Rocky Mountains is unlike getting married anywhere else in the world! While all types of weddings can be found in Estes Park, one of our couples’ favorites is the rustic-chic wedding theme. From classy…

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