Rocky Mountain Resorts Blog

Summer is a peak traffic time for Rocky Mountain National Park but it’s not the only place to go in the area! Check out some alternative hot spots near Estes Park for great views and fun as you wait for the lines to die down. Allenspark Head up Highway 7 for a beautifully scenic drive (including easy stops for stunning views of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker) to Allenspark, a...

Around here we are always ready to welcome a spirit in a glass, so warm up this winter by visiting one of Estes Park’s distilleries. Discover these Estes Park distilleries and taste locally distilled spirits with these five tips! Learn how to taste spirits like an expert and where to go in Estes Park to do so! Tip #1 Clarity is important, in every color of the spirit. If tasting...

While there is plenty to explore in Estes Park, there is a whole other world outside of town waiting to be discovered – that can easily be seen in a day. So, hop in your car or rent a car and discover these day trips from Estes Park. Lyons An easy 30-minute drive from Estes Park, the small town of Lyons has a lot to offer visitors. The town is...

While it might not be an obvious choice to visit a chapel during your Estes Park vacation, a visit to Chapel on the Rock is a must-see for anyone touring the area. This iconic landmark draws in locals and tourists alike from around the world wanting to capture their best photo of their favorite mountain chapel. Located 12 miles south of Estes Park in Allenspark, CO rests a stoic chapel...

Sitting at the foot of Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park is a small mountain town that offers a lot for the outdoor enthusiast and a quiet reprieve for those who desire a peaceful weekend away. There are endless opportunities to hike through fields of wildflowers, hike majestic peaks, encounter wildlife, and so much more with a trip to Estes Park. Visitors come from all over the world to visit...

Estes Park Restaurants with a View Incredible views aren’t only available in Rocky Mountain National Park, there are plenty of spectacular views that can be enjoyed in the heart of Estes Park, all while enjoying a delicious meal. Take in the beauty around you while dining out with these top Estes Park restaurants with a view. Twin Owl Steakhouse Surrounded by the beauty of the Rockies, Twin Owl Steakhouse is...

It’s getting chilly out and if outdoor activities aren’t your thing, Estes Park has plenty to do this winter season that doesn’t involve snow! So, head inside and enjoy these indoor activities in Estes Park. Catch a flick Check out the latest cinema production at the oldest operating movie theater in the United States that was originally built as a movie theater, located in Estes Park. Built in 1913, the...

Every year in the fall, the delightfully haunting bugle of an elk can be heard throughout the Rockies and in the town of Estes Park. Elktober, otherwise known as the month of October, kicks off with the celebration of the season at the Estes Park Elk Fest. Visitors can enjoy live music, elk seminars, a beer garden, food, and a self-guided elk-viewing tour. Related: What is the elk rut? As the...

One thing Coloradans do very well is how to enjoy a good beer after a long hike in the mountains. With Rocky Mountain National Park close by and several Estes Park breweries in town, it is easy to live like a local. Cool off this summer after your hike and enjoy some of the best Estes Park brews in town from these Estes Park breweries. Estes Park Brewery Since 1993...

With cooler days upon us, fall in Estes Park is a great time to visit. With bugling elk and colorful fall foliage sprinkling the mountain slopes of the Rockies, it’s no wonder that even after the summer has passed people still find their way up to Estes Park. And there certainly is no shortage of festivals and activities that take place in the fall, so be sure to plan your...