Rocky Mountain Resorts Blog

The holiday season is right around the corner! Estes Park transforms into a winter wonderland as the most wonderful time of the year approaches. Our Rocky Mountain town offers many fun opportunities for the family to guarantee an unforgettable time during the holidays. Prepare to immerse yourself in a magical world filled with the Christmas spirit this holiday season in Estes Park! Turkey Trot 5K Before digging into your Thanksgiving...

With summer coming to an end, Labor Day weekend in Estes Park is a perfect way to send off the season! From taking in the beautiful Rocky Mountain sights through a sightseeing tour or taking on the water with rafting, a fun outdoor adventure is waiting for you this holiday weekend. Sightseeing Tours There’s so much beauty nestled within Estes Park, that it may be difficult to decide on what...

Estes Park shines brightly throughout the year as the top destination when visiting Colorado. But it really sparkles during the holiday season. Our quaint downtown, local hotels, and businesses light up with decorative Christmas displays and colorful lights. So, gather up the family and take a drive or enjoy an evening stroll and discover below where to see Christmas lights in Estes Park. Yuletide Lights Driving Tour Neighbors and businesses...

Head to Estes Valley for the 2nd Annual Estes Park Holiday Wine Festival. Generally, a two-day event this year due to COVID, they have had to pare it down to one day. The 2021 festivities will still be an event to remember. Celebrate the holiday with featured local Colorado winemakers. Over 15 wineries come together to showcase their best wines, meads, and ales. Come out and enjoy samples of the...

Now more than ever, it is important to support local businesses, and what better time to do that than during the holiday season. Estes Park is home to many small businesses and locally-made products that would make a great gift for those on your list! Use our gift guide to local businesses in Estes Park and start your holiday shopping today! For the Foodie Candy: Stop by The Taffy Shop or...

Thanksgiving in Estes Park Spending the holidays in Estes Park is an excellent way to celebrate this season! Start planning your holiday getaway and enjoy Thanksgiving in Estes Park. Take part in fun and festive events, savory dinners, and recipes that you can enjoy in your own cabin at Rocky Mountain Resorts! Events The weekend before Thanksgiving light up the season at Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event will take...

As the quintessential mountain town, Estes Park is the ideal place to commemorate our nation’s birthday and when staying with Rocky Mountain Resorts you are conveniently located near all of the action! So, celebrate Fourth of July in Estes Park with our guide to all of the festivities in town. Coolest Car Show On July 4th head out to the Coolest Car Show at the Estes Park Events Complex. See...

Put the biggest smile on the face of everyone on your wish list with these creative holiday gift ideas that you can find right here in Estes Park! We’ve got shops for everything you need right in town for a truly memorable holiday gift! Food Candy: Stop by one (or all) of Estes Park’s amazing candy and taffy shops to stock up on boxes of the sweets or just get...

There’s a crisp breeze in the air that signals that the most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us and we can think of no better place to enjoy the holiday season than in the Rockies. Celebrate the holiday season in Estes Park with these fun events and festive things to do! Events Catch the Glow Christmas Parade & Celebration November 24, 2017 Get in the holiday spirit...

It’s almost trick or treat time and if you’re looking for something good to eat that’s sweet, be sure to swing by one of these amazing candy shops in Estes Park! Caramel Corn Caramel Corn has been satisfying everyone’s sweet tooth in Estes Park since 1946! The candy shop expands beyond varieties of popcorn and also had a great selection of chocolates, candy, fudge, caramel apples, and saltwater taffy. Try...