Hunters Chop House
Hunters Chop House sits on the east end of Estes Park, near Lake Estes, and offers a variety of steak, seafood, and pasta dishes. The restaurant … Read more
The Waterfront Grille
The Waterfront Grille at the Estes Park Resort (formerly the Lakeshore Lodge) is a beautiful spot with floor to ceiling windows looking out onto Lake … Read more
Cascades Restaurant at the Stanley Hotel
Fancy schmancy. The Cascades Restaurant, inside the historic Stanley Hotel (inspiration for Stephen King’s “The Shining”), offers fine dining in an elegant atmosphere. The food, which … Read more
Cascades Whiskey Bar
The Cascades Whiskey Bar is part of the Cascades Restaurant inside The Stanley Hotel, but it’s so unique that it deserved its own post. Its … Read more
Sombrero Ranches
Sombrero Ranches, located on the east end of Estes Park near the entrance to the Big Thompson Canyon on Hwy 34, offers horseback rides from … Read more
Estes Park Outfitters
Estes Park Outfitters is unique among the stables in Estes Park in that they limit their excursions to only 4 riders, who must all be … Read more
Jackson Stables
Jackson Stables is the official stable of the YMCA of the Rockies, offering guided trips of varying lengths into Rocky Mountain National Park, pony rides … Read more
Cowpoke Corner Corral
Cowpoke Corner Corral is located by the Glacier Lodge, near the main entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. They offer a variety of rides for … Read more
National Park Gateway Stables
National Park Gateway Stables sits just outside the Fall River Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, adjacent to the Fall River Visitor Center. They offer … Read more
Timber Creek Campground
Timber Creek is located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, about 20 minutes north of Grand Lake. It sits at 8,900′ (2,713m) … Read more
Longs Peak Campground
Longs Peak Campground is located about 20 minutes south of Estes Park on Hwy 7. This small, tents-only campground is forested and at a fairly … Read more
Aspenglen Campground
Aspenglen Campground is located just inside the Fall River Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park at 8,200′ (2,500m). It is a small campground along the … Read more
Estes Valley Farmers Market
Open Thursday mornings from 8am-1pm during the summer, the Estes Valley Farmers Market offers fresh produce, breads, cheeses, smoothies, flowers, and more from area farmers. … Read more
The View Restaurant at the Historic Crags Lodge
The View Restaurant sits on a hill above town in a beautiful historic lodge. Aptly named, it has a stunning view of the mountains in … Read more
Twin Owls Steakhouse
Twin Owls Steakhouse sits on the northern edge of Estes Park, in a rustic lodge-style building with a beautiful view of Lumpy Ridge, the rock … Read more
Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant
Casa Grande is a Mexican restaurant on the Riverwalk, with colorful decor and patio seating for tourist-watching or enjoying the sounds of the river. Our … Read more
El Mex-Kal Family Mexican Restaurant
El Mex-Kal is easily Estes Park’s best Mexican restaurant, and we’re thrilled they decided to open a branch in Estes Park (they also operate a … Read more
Chelito’s Mexican Restaurant
Chelito’s is located upstairs in the Park Place Mall, in downtown Estes Park. Although the experience there can sometimes be a little hit or miss, … Read more
Antonio’s Real New York Pizza
Antonio’s Real New York Pizza actually lives up to the name, and serves up pizza that’s hand tossed, dripping with cheese, baked in a wood-fired … Read more
Bart’s Liquor
Bart’s Liquor was, for years, both a pharmacy and a liquor store… what?! Awesome! The combo dated back to the prohibition era, when only pharmacies were … Read more