Laura’s Fine Candies
Laura’s Fine Candies (aka Laura’s Fudge) is well known for being the place to stop for delicious fudge and much-loved caramel apples. Many items are created fresh on-site. You … Read more
The Danish Cone Factory
The Danish Cone Factory (formerly Yesterday’s Ice Cream Shop) makes waffle cones while you watch and serves them up with about a bazillion flavors of … Read more
Hayley’s Homemade Ice Cream
With homemade ice cream, fudge, and candy, what’s not to like about Hayley’s? You can also grab a milkshake, malt, or a root beer float, … Read more
Seven Keys Lodge Key Collection
The Seven Keys Lodge (formerly the Baldpate Inn) boasts the world’s largest key collection, housed in a quaint, historic inn tucked above the Estes Valley. … Read more
Seven Keys Lodge Soup and Salad Bar
The Seven Keys Lodge Soup and Salad Bar is easily one of our favorite restaurants in Estes Park. Situated on a hill overlooking the Estes … Read more
Shell Tiny Town One Stop
Shell Tiny Town One Stop is just a stone’s throw from the main entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and nearby Conoco. While the prices … Read more
Moraine Park Campground
Moraine Park Campground is the largest campground in Rocky Mountain National Park, and it is also one of the most popular. It is located 2.5 … Read more
Free WiFi in Estes Park
The best place to go for free WiFi in Estes Park is the Estes Valley Library. It’s fast, it’s free, and you don’t have to buy … Read more
Estes Park Winter Festival
The Estes Park Winter Festival is a fun, family-friendly winter activity featuring ice sculptures, beer and wine tasting, a chili cook-off, and more!
River Forks Inn Campground (Stage Stop Campground)
The River Forks Inn campground is located on the river in the Big Thompson Canyon, about 20 minutes east of Estes Park, at 6,161 ft … Read more
Nicky’s Steakhouse Restaurant & Lounge on Fall River
Nicky’s opened in 1967, and in some ways, it feels like it never left. The decor is straight up late 60s chic, and is kind … Read more
Cafe de Pho Thai
Cafe de Pho Thai is one of our favorite places to eat in Estes Park. They serve authentic Thai and Vietnamese food, and it’s almost … Read more
Animal Medical Center of Estes Park
The Animal Medical Center of Estes Park is an AAHA Accredited veterinary hospital with three veterinarians on staff. They are open six days a week … Read more
Estes Park Church of the Air
Note: The Church of the Air went off the air in 2014. 🙁 KREV 104.7 radio still broadcasts a worship service on Sunday mornings. The … Read more
Camping in Rocky Mountain National Park
There are 5 front country (aka drive-in) campgrounds in Rocky Mountain National Park, plus 121 backcountry (hike in) sites. Rocky Mountain National Park Campgrounds Reservations Campsites … Read more
Estes Valley Dog Park
The Estes Valley Dog Park is a fenced, off-leash dog park, run by the Recreation and Park District. It is located on the shores of … Read more
Mountain Lion Safety
It is good to be aware of mountain lion safety, even though mountain lions are rarely seen. You are more likely to get struck by … Read more
Getting Around Estes Park
Getting around Estes Park can be a crazy proposition in the summer, but if you follow these tips, you’ll be navigating the town like a … Read more
Mountain Driving
Those unfamiliar with mountain driving can sometimes find it very stressful to drive near Estes Park. Give us the mountains any day… driving in the … Read more