Fun things to do in Estes Park: 38 fun attractions and activities

I feel this is a Must Go! And if you're smart about it you can get cheap tickets to ride instead of paying full price. It's a short ride to the top where you'll find a small cafe and gift shop. I recommend having lunch then taking the hike to the summit! The 360 views are Spectacular, who knew Estes is actually so BIG. All the staff was Super Friendly too. Great way to spend an afternoon!

The tram was a lot of fun and the operators were super friendly and very pleasant to chat with. At the top it's worth trying to hike up to the summit for some amazing views of the valley. The cafe was well maintained and had a decent menu. We weren't hungry but did pick up a coffee and hot cocoa. They also have alcoholic beverages but it was morning so had to pass. Prices are reasonable and online with what you'd expect. Tram was a lot of fun and gorgeous views!

The ride was 5 minutes in a small compartment with no seats. View was nice going up. Cafe was closed, but the small souvenir shop was open (with bathrooms). The views were nice but I was expecting more snow-capped mountains. Nice, but not really worth the price.

Absolutely Incredible Experience! The Estes Park Aerial Tramway is hands down one of the best experiences you can have in the Rockies. The views are nothing short of breathtaking—you get a panoramic look at Estes Park, the valley, and the mountains that feels like stepping right into a postcard. What really made the trip unforgettable, though, was the staff. They were just as amazing as the view itself—friendly, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about making sure every guest had a great time. From start to finish, you feel well taken care of. If you’re in Estes Park, this is a must-do. Whether you’re here for the scenery, the adventure, or simply to soak in the beauty of Colorado, the tramway delivers on all fronts. I’d go back in a heartbeat!

Such a fun experience here in Estes Park. We had such a great time heading up to the mountain and hanging out on top. What a fun way to see things from up so high. Note: We had timed tickets and had to wait until our designated time to enter.

Hello Everyone, Now going up to the Tramway was amazing. I have been going to Estes Park for such a long time. I did not realize that this was in that location. Such beautiful site to see make sure you take a backpack, snacks, sunscreen, water, and enjoy the view. They have picnic tables and a gift shop and serve sandwich, snacks, and sweets. now you do have to pay for parking, which is $6.50 for four hours. But you can stay at this location and ride the last cart down. 3.25 time ride going up T 3h

This was our favorite activity in Estes Park. Highly recommend going in early morning. The crowds were coming in as we were finishing up. The hike at the top was the best of our trip with beautiful 360 views.

Mike is an absolute gem and what he’s doing is remarkable and important. This was an amazing way to spend a few hours. We learned so much and even saw Saturn! The set-up has high-tech gear but humble surroundings. A must-see for a visit to Estes Park.

Visiting the observatory was hands down one of the best parts of our trip to Estes Park! Mike was an incredible host and taught us lots about what we were seeing! My wife is way more into space and stars than I am and she had the time of her life here! If we ever come back to Estes Park we will definitely plan to visit again.

One of the best things to do in Estes Park besides hiking. Mike was amazing and gave us over a two hour tour of both our galaxy and others along with his faithful companion Willey. Make sure to book ahead of time on their website and keep in contact via cellphone the day of because the weather is very unpredictable in the valley. Also make sure the dress warm since the dome will open during the observation but blankets are provided. Finally, bring cash for a donation at the end to make sure this amazing service continues.

Mike is so friendly, knowledgeable, passionate, and caring. It’s such a fun experience, and so nice he offers blankets when it’s cold out. Be sure to buy some merch (you have to ask about it) to support them.

I have been to several star gazing places and events but this one is definitely the most educative, engaging, and interesting one. It was Mike that made the whole experience very unique and special. We were very moved when we saw those stickers on the wall representing different stars/planets. Mike spent 2+ hours showing us different cool things using the telescope. We saw Jupiter, Saturn, exploding star, other galaxy, and even an ET! Mike is so passionate and knowledgeable to answer our questions. This experience is free, and donation will go to the scholarships. I hope you can see this message Mike. I hope when I retire, I can find something that i am passionate about just like what you are doing to teach us astronomy. I regret not taking a picture with you. Thanks for sending us a recap of what stars we saw in the following day :) Best wishes and hope to meet you again. Clear Skies, Victor & Katherine from Dallas

This is great place to see the local wildlife and get pictures of the mountains with the lake. The elk were bugling and it was really neat to see. It’s a great first stop in town to stretch your legs after a long drive

We had an amazing experience!!! If you are in the area and would like to see the Universe and learn more about it's secret, this is a must stop. It is free. However, all donations go back into the science education of the local children. Thank you Mike for sharing all you knowledge and experience with us, we had an out of this world time.

We had a fantastic time at this fun stop, which offered go-karts, bumper boats, walking on water, and a lot more! Mom and Dad participated as well, and the staff was wonderful. It's great to see that their top priority is safety. We truly had a blast, and I know my daughter will be excited to share how Mom beat Dad in the go-karts! It started to rain so we took a break and left to eat and came back. The line were not to long. We went midday during the week.

Only played the mini-golf and the go karts. The go karts are super fun with one and two seat models. Check out the photos of the mini-golf. Stunning location. Next to the river. A few minor holes damaged by vandals and a water pump sent out for repair should not cause you to not play here. The local owner runs this as his family. Gary and his staff are worth the stop!

We passed by this place several times and the kids begged to go. We finally went and were pleasantly surprised on how much fun they had for $100. We had just paid the same amount for the mountain coaster and felt like the kids had way more fun doing the trampoline, rainbow slide, inflatable waterball, and bumper boats at fun city. They also had a nice mini golf adventure and golf karts that we didn’t get a chance to play but looked fun!

We visited Fun City in Estes Park on the afternoon of July 16 after spending our last day exploring Rocky Mountain National Park. I brought my two kids and they had a fantastic time! The staff was all incredibly friendly and welcoming. My kids especially enjoyed the Go-Karts, Mini Golf, Gellets (water beads), Water Walking Balls and the Bungee Trampoline. It was a perfect way to end our trip. Later that evening, while having dinner in Denver, I realized my Visa credit card was missing. I called Fun City and the staff who answered told me that someone had found my card in the park and turned it in. I asked if they could mail it to my home address in California and I would pay for the postage. To my surprise, Greg Davis from Fun City kindly mailed my card the very next day without charging me anything. Today, July 21, I received it safe and sound. Huge thanks to Greg Davis and the entire Fun City team! Not only did we have a great time, but your kindness and honesty made a lasting impression. Highly recommended for families visiting Estes Park!

My son really liked this place. It is alittle pricier. I feel like maybe for 100 is a lot espically when you have a big family and you cannot repeat attractions its not unlimited unless you keep adding money to the value card. But I think the new attraction roller coaster is Super fun! Miniature golf does need an update but the other attractions are pretty fun! The water ball scared my son lol water was able to get in I tryed to keep him calm. We loved the go karts. Slide needs to be smoothed out stops half way. Nice view for sure. The bumper boats are also a good one! I think we will be back again 👍 but prepared to bring extra money. The four star is I felt a certain section there was time cut I seen the timer and got cut like 25 seconds didnt say anything but next time if we noticed it I will.

Once again we had so much fun at our annual fundraiser for Crossroads Ministry. A HUGE SHOUT OUT to Fun City for sponsoring us and hosting us for this annual event. This fundraiser supports rent, utility and mortgage assistance. Thank you to all our sponsors that make this event possible! We couldn't do it without you!!

This place is great. We have gone here for the last 28 years and it has only gotten better. There are so many fun things for a family to do; race cars, large slide, putt putt golf, bungee trampolines, boats to spray each other. Fantastic. It is so safe, clean and very well maintained. The staff is cheerful and helpful every year. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. We will be back again next year!

I ended up stopping by here spontaneously after my visit to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, and I'm glad I did! The museum is small and has a lot of interesting information about the founding of the town and how it grew into what it is today. The staff was very friendly-- I spent a good ten minutes talking to Wendy about my visit and where I was from. A fun little pit stop definitely worth checking out!!

Everything about Estes Park is great everyone needs to go there lots to see lots of great food from hamburgers to great fine dineing great restaurants to home made candy cookies lots of stores you will get to buy things you don't get to see just any place there are great jewelers here they will design you what you like not to mention all the great parks and all of mother nature has to offer we have animals running around. They are so beautiful to see come see all of Estes park summer and winter lots of great places to stay for the night or a week or a season it is a must the holidays are the best come see for you self

Great indepth experience, with helpful guide willing to answer questions.

Greeting volunteer Judy very welcoming. Great historical exhibits and exhibitions. A must-visit stop for tourists who care about important milestones in this beautiful town’s life. Staff provided personal historical perspectives from 2013 flood. Resilience encouraged us who are rebuilding from Hurricane Helene flooding in western NC. Thanks!

It was a fun little experience getting to see the history of Estas Park!

Very nice and small place to visit in Estes park . One should stop by here to get to know the history of the Estes park and als will get the chance to see the elk which are always there resting and give a nice view of them having the time of there life and also to feel them up close . I would recommend every one take a little time to visit the place when you are in Estes park .the view of the lake Estes and the surrounding valley is so mesmerizing

This is a cute little museum with a lot of informative exhibits. This is a great way to learn some of the history of the area.

From the time of booking the staff was extremely helpful. We were in contact with the staff several times prior to the trip. They took the time to get to know our group and plan the best experience possible. Our guides Cindy and Heike, were easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. They truly enjoy their job and it shows! Great experience

My sister and I came here on a whim, after seeing that they offered axe throwing. It was really fun! The area felt safe and they had a spray bottle filled with water that was a life safer on such a hot day. We got some real, actual throwing axes and one hatchet and about 45 min (Which is a LONG time!) to throw as much as we wanted. Once the timer was up, we had to pack everything up and hand our stuff back. While we threw our axes, we got a good look at the climbing feature thats their main attraction. That looked REALLY fun and my sister and I will definitely be coming back to try it out! Besides all that, the staff was very friendly and informative. They seemed like a really cool, down to earth group of people and it made the whole atmosphere that much more relaxing and fun.

We had a blast! I made a group reservation in advance for the Aerial Adventure as a team-building event for a group of adults. We had so much fun! It's like a playground for adults. I haven't laughed that hard for a long time. Open Air uses a type of harness that allows you to remain clipped in at all times (as in, there's no way NOT to remain clipped in), which means that each person can navigate around the course on their own time, based on their own comfort level. Our group of 12 participants had two assigned staff members who actively and attentively engaged with us the entire time to provide safety and guidance. The staff members were terrific -- they were fully focused on our group the whole time, exuding positivity and offering encouragement while intently maintaining safety. Pro Tip: The members of our group came up with an obstacle course "time trial" for a certain route through the course, which included a saddle zip line (yes! a saddle zip line!) and a sprint across suspended logs. Everyone cheered each other on as we timed ourselves and tried to get faster and faster at running the course. SO FUN! (Not sure that this would be appropriate when the course is open to the general public, but it was delightful for our group.) We will be back with next year's group!

My granddaughter wanted to do this but was not quite tall enough to go alone so I stepped up. About 1/2 way through the instructors told me she was fine and if I wanted to stop I could (she had shown just how adept she was and how much fun she was having so they trusted her alone) funny thing is I was having a blast too! We did well over 90 minutes and it flew by, thanks for making me feel like a kid again and providing a super special memory for my granddaughter and I. We will be back next time we visit Estes Park.

I purchased tickets online. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed when I saw it in-person from the highway. It looked very small. As quoted by my son today after our visit , “never judge a book by its’ cover”. My twin 10 year olds had a blast. They were challenged and yet had fun the whole two hours. The staff was beyond helpful with guiding my sons through the course. They were kind to my sons and provided them positive coaching during challenging times. Both sons have said that doing this was their favorite part of our vacation so far. The cost is a little high which may prevent some families being able to experience the activity. Overall, I am happy I included this in our vacation budget though. Definitely check out their specials for servicemen, nurses, etc. on their website. It didn’t apply for our visit but it was heartwarming to see that they are available. Opportunity for improvement is to have the grounds maintained a bit more. The grass and weeds are a bit difficult to navigate through while trying to take photos of the kids.

Wow!! What a breathtaking experience! We were so relaxed and really enjoyed our time on the water and the views! Cathrine was the perfect guide; very knowledgeable, kind, and respectful!! The sunset kayak tour is a MUST when visiting Colorado! We will be back! ❤️

This is a phenomenal activity to do with the family and with a group! We did it with both! I have to admit when we pulled into the parking lot, my first thought was it looked too small. But that thinking couldn’t be further from the truth!!! There was so much fun packed in to those couple hours!!!! Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful….seriously topnotch and they made the experience even more fun! 1000% recommend🤩

MacGregor Ranch is a "MUST SEE" when in the Estes Park area. The history is wonderful, and the ranch is just beautiful! Morgan is a joy, and is a huge asset to the ranch! We had a great time! Thank you, Morgan!

Had an amazing morning tour with Denny and Morgan. Loads of interesting history about the area, ranch, and people who settled the area, but Denny was quick to pivot to the barns and animals when we mentioned that was where our 10-year old's interests were. Morgan and Denny made us feel like family and clearly love sharing the fascinating and beautiful property with visitors. Spent our two hours walking the property, feeding chickens, petting horses, and seeing the original structures and heading about their history. HIGHLY recommend for families with older kids. 🤩

We had a fantastic visit to the ranch and it was a great addition to our trip. Morgan extremely knowledgeable of ranch and local history and made everyone feel welcome. Fantastic example of agritourism and educating everyone about the positive effect agriculture can have on shaping the world we know

Great historical tour of an original Colorado homestead. The tour guides are so kind and did a great job with our young kids. It was a blast!

This tour was wonderful! Morgan was great! Such an incredible piece of Estes history!

We had a personal tour of the ranch (there was no one else booked on our time slot). It was AMAZING. The lady that did the tour was very informative and kept us engaged. By far the best thing we did in Estes - aside from the breath taking views. Learned so much from the history of the ranch to the history of the town. Kudos to the her and the man that maintain the ranch. I would highly recommend stopping by while in Estes!

Great tour thru the MacGregor house with Peggy. It’s so cool that the belongings in the house are original. What an amazing site!!! We’ve been visiting Estes for decades & love the history

My son Noah and I took the haunted tour with the owner Jenna. She was amazing the tour was interesting for sure and getting to roam the halls of this historic theatre after hours was awesome. If you only come here to see a movie it is well worth your time and money Not only do you see a movie you get to sit in and experience history!

This old-fashioned movie theater was a hidden gem. We stumbled upon it by chance, and it truly made our day. Fortunately, they happened to be showing a film my kid wanted to see, especially lucky since they only screen one movie at a time. It was a true blast from the past, and I was glad to see it still in operation.

Such a seriously cool theatre. There’s SO MUCH history in that theatre! Staff friendly, and seemed happy to be at work. The theatre is like stepping back in time! We will absolutely make this a part of our annual trips to Estes Park!

An absolute gem of a movie theater! They've updated the screen, sound, and seats, but the theater hasn't lost an ounce of its historic charm. Love that they host revival showings, it's so worth the drive from Fort Collins to catch a classic movie on this classic screen. The popcorn is great too.

If you have the chance to take a tour here, do it! Jenna gave the most informative and interesting history tour I’ve ever been on. You can tell just how passionate her whole family is about keeping this historic theater alive. Definitely see a movie here as well! There’s nothing like it.

This was truly a walk back in time. The Park Theatre was built in 1913 (finished in 1914). The oldest movie theater west of the Mississippi River. There's so much history here. Interesting how the tower was built, and why... Because the man was left at the altar and he built this beautiful tower (65 ft tall ), representing his lost love calling it the Tower of Love. And saying it was "Beautiful on the outside and hollow on the inside" like the woman that left him at the altar.

The employees here are kind but we had such a terrible experience overall. We drove 5 hours round trip on Saturday to see a concert I had been looking forward to for weeks. Upon arrival, we were told that the show had been cancelled two days prior. They never emailed, called, or tried to reach us in any way to let us know the show had been cancelled. To their credit, they did offer us a full refund or to reschedule our tickets, and offered us a chance to see another show performing that night free of charge. However, what's most frustrating to me is that I don't have a lot of spare time or money to do things like this. I only had this Saturday off this week and it was completely wasted because they didn't communicate with us. If we had known the concert had been cancelled before making the drive, we would have had a really good chance to find another day/time to reschedule our trip. Unfortunately, we used up the gas money we'd set aside to make the trip, as well as the limited time we had off, and now there's no way we will be able to make it up again to see this performance. I literally cried on the drive home I was so disappointed. Do yourself a favor before visiting this establishment. Call the day before and see if the show you're going to see is still happening because they may not tell you. Again though, the employees were kind and the theater itself is clean and well kept up. That's mainly why I think they deserve two stars instead of one.

Going cliff camping with KMAC in Estes park Colorado has been one of the most surreal and adrenaline packed experiences of my life. It was so awesome and amazing, the view of the mountains during sunset and sunrise were beautiful. My guides name was Braxton he was really kind and he knew so much about climbing. He also took some really great photos, and made sure I had a great experience when cliff camping. Seeing the Colorado sky at night was really cool. I saw many stars and shooting stars it was really clear. Also the hike was not that far to go cliff camping. I really recommend going cliff camping here you will have an unforgettable experience.

My Dad and I went on the cloud ladder and I was nervous at first but it ended up being the best experience ever! We loved it! Great combo of thrill, adventure, and breathtaking views. Our guide, Adam, was great! We were able to really personalize our experience and feel safe. Would definitely recommend.

Had an absolutely amazing time on the Cloud Ladder Via Ferrata with KMAC! I can’t recommend it highly enough. Our guide, Lydia, was fantastic. She was so encouraging, knowledgeable, and made us feel safe and confident every step of the way. I highly recommend KMAC and this adventure for anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable adventure. It's a must-do!

A+ experience! I booked the Cliff Camping + Via Ferrera online for my husband's birthday for just the two of us. The company emailed me back to switch around how I planned things, recommending we switch it up for comfort based on other people's experiences which I really appreciated. The guide we were originally supposed to go with had a conflict, so Braxton stepped in - no issues or changes for us. Braxton was awesome! We met him on site, and he took us to stop for coffee and snacks along the way since we forgot to pack lunch. We also shared that we wanted to rock climb, and even though it wasn't in his itinerary he said no problem and made sure we got to do everything we wanted to do. When he realized we were pretty strong climbers, he adjusted some of the via ferreta route to let us climb more and make it more interesting/challenging for us. He carried all the gear and did all the setup from start to end, which of course made the whole thing much more relaxing and vacation-like for us. He checked with us on all the food he planned to bring beforehand to account for preferences/allergies. On our break he made us a cheeseboard with jam and gave us cold la croix. For dinner we enjoyed hot tacos, wine, and chocolate chip cookies on the cliff. Braxton was talkative, friendly, entertaining, and easy going. On the cliff at night we enjoyed hanging out and watching the stars come out, and he pulled out his constellation app and we played a 20-questions type game trying to guess which ones he could spot. He took a ton of photos and videos for us, and sent them all via a link after the trip. Braxton is knowledgable, efficient, and is passionate about his work. It was fun asking questions and hearing about other trips he's taken! He also gave us a lot of suggestions on other things/trips we could do based on what we enjoy. Overall our whole experience from booking to the guide and the trip itself was great. We both love hiking and climbing in our free time, and this was definitely a fun and unique experience!

My family and I did the Via Ferrata with Nick and TJ yesterday, and I cannot say enough great things about this trip! Both of the guides reached out to me ahead of time to make sure we were prepared, they were flexible with our schedules and were extremely knowledgeable and helpful during the climb. If you have any doubts about going with this group let this be your sign to do it!

Jake did a fantastic job! We felt safe the entire time. He would consistently check in on us or assist if needed. He was knowledgeable and had a lighthearted and fun spirited attitude. Absolute great adventure, well worth the money.

KMAC was extremely helpful and enthusiastic toward helping me achieve my mountain goals! I went out with Sam and he was a blast! He allowed me to have the adventure I had dreamed of while remaining safe at all times. The day was flawless and it felt less like a guided experience and more like two buddies getting after it! So much fun!

Great Locally produced Colorado wines. I had a flight of 5 focused on reds and hers were whites and roses. Presentation of flights was very appealing. And a homemade pretzel was great to reset the pallet. The staff is happy to share help to make an enjoyable selection.

A regular stop for us, best winery in Estes.... Only one actually. Nonetheless very good wine. The people are great and ready to serve. Good knowledge of their wines and the tastings are fun. They are not set up for food, but they do have a great selection of local meats, cheeses and crackers to pair with your wine. These are prepackaged and can take home or open here at the winery. They even have plates and utensils. Occasionally they do fun things like live music or the "girl scout cookie wine pairing" which was a blast! Quiet and relaxing place

Great little winery in Estes Park. My wife and I went there about 5 weeks ago on a Sunday, and even though they were short staffed and busy, the customer service was excellent, and we never felt neglected or ignored. The food is your standard winery charcuterie and cheese boards, with the exception of their wild game sausage board which offered very unique options. Their wine, which most is made in their basement, comes from Colorado grapes and is surprisingly delicious. We really liked their wine menu where the employees offer descriptions of each wine, so you can compare and build your wine pallet at your pace. Fast forward, we brought another couple there on 11/2/25, and they were impressed as much as we were with the selections, food and customer service. We have a much larger group coming into town next month, where we will be staying at an Airbnb a mile away, and we feel confident this won’t disappoint for the 12 of us. Highly recommend this winery when in Estes Park!

Anything less than five stars is a lie. Ive been to wineries all over the country. This is one of my favorite. Great selections of wines, meats, cheeses, and food. Older gentleman who helped us was the best part of the experience. Cannot recommend this place enough for a nice quiet wine tasting/ night.

We have been on a road trip for 2 weeks. To New Mexico then up to Eskes Park Co from Michigan. This stop at the winery was definitely a worthwhile stop. There was something for everyone in our party. The owner and the wine maker were extremely friendly. The wine and mead was really good. We would definitely go out of our way to visit again.

Wonderful patio that is dog friendly with some great wine varieties and a fun tasting display! They just started serving food, and this game meat sausage platter was delicious!

We had our rehearsal dinner here and it was WONDERFUL! They had us outside under some tents, right in the heart of downtown Estes Park. The new food menu was incredible, we were able to sample some of everything (my favorite being the wild game board). Tera was so kind and helpful the entire time we were there, especially when it was supposed to be her day off! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to put on an event, or even just a casual dinner consisting of small plates. Also, the wine was good and reasonably priced

Easy and beautiful drive from Estes Park to Black Hawk. In mid-March there was snow on the peaks but the roads were clear. Lots of available areas to pull off and see the beautiful vistas. Quaint towns along the drive to grab a bite to eat or do some shopping. Many trailheads along the way to stop and hike. We started in Estes Park and finished at Black Hawk. We made stops at the St. Catherine of Siena Chapel and hiked the Summit Trail at Hidden Treasure Trailhead after the drive. It took about 2 hours for the drive. This is the perfect drive to take in the mountain views by car.

So the key to this visit is getting the right directions. I was disappointed with the route Google took me. Not many Fall colors until I reach Estes Park. More were found on the way down. Also more pullouts were available going down for photos than going up I didn't go back to Denver on the way home but visited Erie, Colorado. I would definitely recommend going 66 to 36, it's out of the way but if you are looking for Fall colors you will not be disappointed. There are several cute places to stop in Erie for Coffee: Cristos or Fox Dog Lunch: The Post or Ice cream: Sweet's, careful not to mix it up with the other lol location that chose a similar name. If you get the right directions, it is a beautiful day! I also recommend stopping at the Estes Park Sign and enjoying the wildlife there. Do your homework about feeding chipmunk and you can feed the lot of them if you are willing to be patient...

It's a highway. You drive on it and enjoy the views. The weather changed the entire trip. Sun, rain and snow.

Its a beautiful drive but be prepared to not have phone service. Download all GPS directions before you go.

If you are visiting Colorado, peak to peak should be on your bucket list. The best time to visit this place is from May to the midst of October. The same road will take you to Rocky Mountains National Parks, which are worth visiting.

Worth the extra drive. Would also recommend the branch of I believe 7 that takes through the gorge canyon

Dont miss this drive, there are plenty of attractions on the way, very less traffic, small towns in between, winding roads, very good view of the valley. If you are in hurry don’t take this road, its bit slow. We drove almost 35 miles and came back to Rocky Mountain. While coming back the view was spectacular, even the driver can enjoy. I couldn’t take many photos. Its worth a drive

This is a fun activity but the experience is limited by the crowds, lines and parking. First, the ride is fun. You as the rider control to some extent how fast or slow your pod goes. You can slow your speed with a brake or let gravity take over by releasing the brake. The ride is on a single tract (no passing!) and a lot like a roller coaster. Because at least one of the pods in front of you is likely going slower than you, you can't really go as fast as you want. The poor logistics and silly high cost are the reason for four stars. $25 for a single ride seems steep to me. There is not enough parking. So on arrival there is a good chance they will instruct you to follow a shuttle half a mile or so to a different destination to park. Then the shuttle takes you back to the ride site. That is a 15 minute or more ordeal. Once there, the lines aren't well marked. There is a line to get back on a shuttle. One to get tickets. A third to get on the ride. It wasn't obvious which was which to a first time visitor. Further, if you get a pass from a local resort the process is even more confusing. We spent at least 30 minutes in a line before getting on the ride. Then had to get in a line to get on a shuttle to take us back to our car. The biggest positive about the ride is the views. Do not assume you will be able to ride it like a roller coaster for the most part for the previously stated reasons. So go in expecting to go mostly slow and take in the view. The views are nice. Kids will likely want to do it multiple times. Most adults will be good with one ride. Shorter kids must ride with an adult, though. Each pod can fit one to two people. Consider this before purchasing tickets. They have a multi-ride pass for $40. I think it is worth doing but I would try to go at a time that isn't busy and see if the place you are staying has free or reduced cost passes.

Run, don't walk, to Mustang Mountain. We bought the 3 ride pass for each adult and our kids rode with us. It was so fun! Staff is friendly, patient and welcoming. The coaster goes fast but it's easy to control if super speed isn't your vibe. My son wanted "all gas, no brake" so that's what we did as you can see in his "I made a mistake" face. We bought tickets in advance but it was easy to add-on. We went on a Friday and there was no wait.

It was fun, but a little pricey for the short ride experience. The views from the coaster were great! The ride was fairly exciting. Kids will love it. I wouldn't say it is worth going out of your way to go there, but if you're in the area and looking for something different to do, give it a whirl.

The views were spectacular. The ride was eh. 2.5 minutes of the ride were spent on the climb. The "fun" part was less than 1.5 minutes. Definitely not worth $25.

We arrived on Monday to Estes Park. We had to wait for our Hotel room so we had a few minutes to kill. I found this place that was 2miles away. I rushed my husband to drive before they closed at 4pm. Although it was only about 5 minutes ride, it was so much fun and enjoyed the view. Highly recommend.

Had fun, but my oldest son got stuck behind a parent/child riding together. They wouldn't let him go again either, just said "sorry". He got completely stopped in the middle of the track and had to coast slowly down the entire track (boring). Pretty disappointing since we spent over $180 there. Thankfully we bought the 3 pack ride, so he got to experience it twice. Wish they had dealt with that better. Just be prepared to be stuck behind little kids or parents with kids and have it be more like sight-seeing than a thrill ride. I do not recommend it for anyone over the age of 8 for the reason they'd be extremely disappointed if they had to crawl down the track the entire time following a slow rider.

My son is 5 and he & I absolutely loved it. He rode with me, I had the 3 ride pass. By the third one he wanted me to not use the brakes at all. Mom was too scared on some corners for that, but we went almost all out. The most fun thing we did in Estes Park!! We got advanced discounted tickets at a shop in town. Well worth it and definitely buy the 3 ride pass!!!

Kids had a blast. Way to hot to sit as a parent and watch so get in with the kids.

They are doing everything reasonable to keep the pool open during C19: regular cleaning, social distancing, limiting concurrent guests.

We had our granddaughters birthday party here! You can spend the week here and still not do everything!

Pool was awesome

Great

Great experience here! The new go karts are electric and gamified to work like Mario kart. There are several activities and the staff was super helpful. My kids loved the bumper boats. We were able to do several activities for a reasonable value. Only ever had to wait in line for go carts and line was never that long. Definitely recommend!

Been coming to Ride a Kart since I was a little girl, but the improvements that the ownership has made to it have been awesome! My own family loves it, but we just had a youth event there and all of our teenagers love it too!! The Mario kart like race car experiences, the putt putt golf, and of course the ice cream and the arcade! Would definitely recommend it for a corporate youth or family event!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ride-a-kart is a blast—pure, nostalgic fun in the heart of estes park! we had the best time racing go-karts, playing mini golf, and just soaking up that good old-fashioned summer magic. it’s the kind of place that brings out your inner kid (and a little friendly competition). the staff is kind, the vibe is light, and it’s such a gem for locals and visitors alike. highly recommend for a fun night out or a spontaneous afternoon adventure.

I’ve been visiting Estes Park since I was young and Ride a Kart has always been one of my favorite memories growing up and I was lucky enough to bring my own kids here this summer. That absolutely loved ever minute of their visits to this fantastic amusement park. The new race karts are amazing and not the loud karts you would see anywhere else, which also makes them perfect for children with any sensory issues. The track has a Mario Kart type feel with coins and power ups you can ears as you drive. The bumper boats and bumper cars are easy to maneuver for even young kids and were a hit with mine. We played the mountain course of the putt-putt (you get to choose from two 18 hole options. We also had to take the classic train ride that has always been here. If you or anyone you know of coming to Estes, this is definitely worth visiting!

Stopped by after visiting RMNP. Got my grandson a go kart ticket then I thought, why let him have all the fun, so I got myself a ticket and joined him. I’m 58 years old and I had a blast on the go karts!!! It is a lot like Mario kart! He then went on the bumper boats but I didn’t join him on those, lol. Place was a lot of fun and all the staff we encountered were very friendly! Had a great time, highly recommended!!!

My 3 boys loved the golf simulator! They loved it so much that we did it 2 days in a row! We also did the mini golf And new go karts. I thought $12 for one go kart ride is steep, but I remember we are on vacation and need to pay the high prices for fun.

This was a great place to stop with my son & friend. It doesnt look like much but it is 100% worth the stop. We did the mini golf & they were super chill about our service dog, just asked that she not be on the greens. Took my son back a 2nd day for the batting cages. Nice little set up with 3 speeds, they let us bring our own gear!

The visitor center staff were incredibly helpful in explaining the new timed entry policy for the park. Be sure to check the guidelines before your visit — it’s a recent change aimed at improving the experience for everyone, and I think it’s a great idea. We arrived around 10 AM and were given a 12 PM entry time for Bear Lake, which worked out well. The staff recommended a few scenic overlook points to explore while we waited, and they turned out to be highlights of our visit — Many Parks Curve, Rainbow Curve, Bear Lake and Sprague Lake are absolutely worth checking out! Make sure to drive slowly — there’s wildlife everywhere, and it’s so rewarding to take your time and watch them in their natural habitat. The views throughout the park are breathtaking. I was truly speechless. This is definitely one of the best national parks I’ve ever visited. Highly recommended!

Highly informative and helpful rangers in the visitor center. Shout out to ranger Nick for helping us with a detailed plan based on our requirements and expectations. He gave us an amazing itinerary to drive, hike, and also encounter wildlife. We followed most of it and everything worked out great. We had timed entry for 12pm to Trail Ridge road and 5am the following day for Bear Lake corridor. Worked out really well with the weather (June 8th and June 9th).

My wife is a big fan of visitor centers and this was a good one. Based on our tour of parks in the western states, I find a visit to the centers is helpful for getting the most from being in the parks. The films are very well done and definitely worth the time.

Always a nice place to visit. No you cannot get timed entry. They sell lots of shirts but i wish they sold pants as well. The film is usually worth your time as well and they have picnic areas as well

I wish they offered more in the way of informative/museum content, like history, useful information, interactive exhibits and displays, etc. Seems more like an underwhelming gift shop disguised as a true visitors center. The architecture is pretty cool though, and they have a neat topographical map. So there's that. I would skip it unless you need the restroom.

Great visitor center for the Rocky Mountain National Park. They were informative on the park to the different routes to drive and of any road closers. The gift shop had a lot of different items to suit anyone, adult or child. The only complaint was that the space was to small for the amount of people that they have come through there so was pretty crowded when we were there

Nice stop for restroom and passport stamps, you can ask for the rocky mountain map. Get ready for rock

Erik’s work is gorgeous. I am a landscape photographer and find his work inspirational. The shop is cozy with friendly staff. Though his large pieces are expensive, but in line with other fine artists, he has smaller offerings at very affordable prices. I NEVER buy other photographers’ work, but I broke that rule and purchased one of Erik’s

Lovely space, big fan of Erik, looking forward to owning a piece one day. Calendar for now.

Erik’s work is just out of this world! His passion for what he does only adds to the value. I purchased a 30 x 45 plaque this year after admiring his work for many years. My experience in the shop was wonderful. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the best part was that they told me I could send them a picture of my blank wall in the room I wanted my plaque, and they would do as many mock ups as I wanted of different prints and sizes. It helped me make the best decision, and I love the choice that I have made. They were also very helpful when I was choosing the proper lighting for the plaque (highly recommended)! I am looking forward to purchasing my next piece in the future!

Erik is the best! Great photographer, family and business. They help many in the community and have friendly knowledgeable staff. Beautiful photos!! Unique shots of both well loved places and backcountry gems. I recommend it to everyone who visits estes. Great gift options - books and other items as well. I still love the photos and book I’ve had for several years. Takes me back to some of my favorite places in Colorado!

My dad and I stopped by this gallery during our vacation to Rocky Mountain National Park. I'm so glad we did! The photography is absolutely incredible. There are very high quality large prints for sale, but also affordable smaller ones which were also much higher quality than I've seen elsewhere. We have a wonderful conversation with the host Nancy, and really enjoyed our time there. I was surprised to discover the coffee table books sold there, which are filled with inspirational observations from nature, and packed with incredible photography. This place is really something special. Would absolutely recommend stopping by!

The images are incredible, but way too expensive and the facility has NO AIR CONDITIONING! You expect people to pay THOUSANDS and TENS OF THOUSANDS of dollars, and no A/C during hot summer months??? It's time to step up to the 21st century - what are you doing with all your profit margin????

Photography at its finest. Beautiful gallery, and Nancy who was Eric's spokesperson for the day, was extremely pleasant and very informative about all the photos.

I have gone on horseback riding excursions here about half a dozen times in the last 8 years. Myself and the Fam have a wonderful time each time we go. The horses are well trained and the guides are knowledgeable and friendly. The riding trails through RMNP are gorgeous! For the 2 hour ride I recommend going mid-morning for the best chance of clear weather. I highly recommend booking a ride here and hope that you have a great time too.

I opted for the 4-hour trail ride and it was lovely. We traversed several slight hills and water crossings. The scenery was amazing. We had a nice 45-minute break halfway through the trail ride and were able to get to know our fellow riders and trail guide. On the way back we encountered light rain, it didn't last long but afterward a gorgeous double rainbow appeared. It was so bright and colorful and felt like it was just in front of us. Our guide was very informative and pointed out several survival skills as to what things you could eat and the various animals we might see in the area. The horses were well cared for, healthy and very well behaved. I paid $180 for the 4-hour trail ride and will hardly say it was worth it. I highly recommend National Park gateway stables should you decide to see Rocky Mountain National Park from a different point of view.

We had THE BEST time. Not only were we riding beautiful horses, the guides were AWESOME! They told us about the history of where we were, and pointed out beautiful parts of the RMNP! I would recommend this to ANYONE and everyone!

What a wonderful experience. Our guide, Brian, lead us on a two-hour tour through the most stunning landscape in Rocky Mountain National Park. Brian was kind and attentive throughout the ride. All five of us had been on horses at some point, but we definitely appreciated his gentle guidance when dealing with our horses. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who would love to see parts of the park that you cannot get to by hiking or driving.

We enjoyed a beautiful ride through Rocky Mountain National Park with Laird as our guide. We did the 2 hour tour and it was perfect. Laird was very helpful and made sure our stirrups were in the right position and gave us interesting info along the way. The horses were beautiful and looked well cared for. We loved it and would highly recommend!

Absolutely stunning horseback ride. Meg was our guide and she gave us such cool facts about everything we were seeing. We did the 4 hour trail and it was a once in a life experience. We got to see the national park in a different way. Views were beautiful. Wildlife was cool. The trails are not just straight. You go up and down some rocky terrain, so if you can handle it, it’s worth it!

Best ride in my adult life. A real ride. Great stables. Professional great seasonal staff. Provided great information along the ride. 6 in our group. Offered many options for ride times. Horses appeared very healthy and well cared for. Did the two hour ride which was sufficient for me and my friend who hadn’t ridden in many years. Will go back again. Really beautiful and fun experience.

Gorgeous morning ride through the mountains. Staff was knowledgeable, helpful, and set the perfect pace to take in the views and trot along the trails. I would recommend the 2 hour Emerald Mountain ride. Thank you Jackson Stables for an amazing morning!

Kudos to Trent, Clara and Logan for giving us a safe and amazing riding experience! The stables were clean and well kept and the staff was very caring towards them, each other and the riders. We heard multiple times from the locals that Jackson's stables was the best and only place they recommend visitors to ride at!

My daughter and I had a fantastic ride on Monday. Josie and Kate were wonderful and it was a nice change to actually be able to do some trotting! Only thing is I wish they would have stopped at some point take pictures of the riders. It would have been a great memento.

Awesome experience! Anyone from beginner to advanced riders can participate, the staff and horses are wonderful. We did a 1 hour trail ride - it was a bit steep and rocky in some spots, careful if you're afraid of heights! It was a really easy slow pace though, plenty of stops.

Really enjoyed riding the horse through the Rockies. This was my second time on a horse in my life and I had a bit of concern about falling off a cliff going in, but these horses know what theyre doing and it was great. The price is a little steep in my opinion, but based on the market, theyre great. Only complaint is my butt and legs kind of hurt after the hour ride. But idk if that's me not being experienced with horseriding or if it might be the saddle. Either way, I'll probably be back if im in Colorado again.

I did an hour on the Glacier Basin trail and absolutely loved it. The wranglers and the guides were amazing. They kept us safe with good info. Highly recommend this place!

Took our family of five on the Glacier Basin ride and it was absolute Heaven! Our sons who are 6 and 8 are new to riding and the staff went above and beyond to ensure it was a safe and enjoyable experience for them. Emma and Kate were especially encouraging and kind. Both boys said today was the best day ever and I have to agree!

The staff was friendly and the lot was absolutely beautiful. This place is a great photo opportunity and the kids had a blast. The pond is stocked and you can catch a fish on almost every cast. My only issue is this is a total tourist trap. You have to keep every fish you catch and they charge you over a dollar an inch of every fish caught. Rod rentals and bait are only $4. We were there for about 45 minutes, caught three small fish and it was $55. Overall it was a fun and positive experience. Recommended.

Nice fishing spot for the kids. You’re pretty much guaranteed to catch a few fish. It can get expensive though if you catch a couple larger fish.

Caught a beauty up there fun spot for the kids guaranteed catches I guess this one is a bit more rare it’s a palamino I mix between a rainbow and gold trout only went once and would probably do it again but I’m still more of a fan of actual fishing lol😁 why pay when you can do it for free lol

Cool experience but awful timing. We came the day before they were restocking the fish. Unfortunately we didn't catch anything but still a cool experience.

Yes, it is a bit pricy. But, if you have small children who have been trying to catch a fish all day and they have been skunked, come on down! My granddaughter was so excited to catch her four fish in four casts. We had decided that we wanted four fish for our dinner. She was so proud to have caught our dinner. The staff is friendly and helpful. The lady cleaning the fish explained to our granddaughter the process and even made that fun. Go there and enjoy a great experience with your little ones.

Always a blast to go fishing here. I have to pay but that's quite alright. I know when I bring my kids they're going home happy because they caught something. Thank you to the crew as well. Some days you guys have to put up with rude, unruly customers and I saw it first hand. You gentleman handled it with grace. I on the other hand have had nothing but great experiences with the staff. They always do a great job cleaning the fish and offer us the fish that have been donated when there're some. YOU GUYS ROCK! THANKS AGAIN!

Wow, don’t make the mistake we did! There were 8 of us and we each got a pole and thought we would hunker down for a couple hours of fishing fun before checking in to our room- we had 14 fish in less than 30 minutes. Here’s the drill... you pay for every fish you catch (a dollar something per inch). You can not throw them back! If you want to take your fish with you, you pay a dollar a fish for them to clean and pack in ice for you. Parking is right up front with handicap parking available. The bathrooms are clean. There is a little play area available for the kids. In the winter you can ice fish!! Tip: if you don’t want to be done quickly take turns and take your time because you will have a bite within minutes of throwing in your pole.

This 4-mile trail is such a hidden gem! It’s tucked away off a dirt road at the top of a mountain in Hermit Park, and we honestly couldn’t believe how quiet and peaceful it was. We hiked it in late May and the trail was completely dry, no snow or mud to worry about, although afternoon showers are frequent in this area. It’s all uphill on the way up, so be ready for a steady climb. Hiking poles definitely came in handy, especially for pacing ourselves. The views along the way are already pretty incredible, but once you reach the top and look out over Estes Park? Absolutely breathtaking. We timed our hike to catch the sunset and started around 6:45 p.m., wrapping up just before 9. It was dark when we made it back to the car, so a headlamp or flashlight would've came in handy. Once we reached the top, the sunset made the whole valley glow, and we had the place almost entirely to ourselves. We only passed one other couple the entire time, which made it feel so peaceful. There is a short rock scramble right at the summit. Our 50lb goldendoodle made it up just fine, but coming down was a little trickier for him, and he got nervous on one section and we had to help him down. If you’re looking to escape the crowds of Estes Park or Rocky Mountain National Park but still want those jaw-dropping views, this hike is absolutely worth it. Total stunner. There’s a $10 parking fee at the start of the dirt road, but honestly, it’s money well spent for the experience. Highly recommend!

Beautiful trail, multiple astounding views of Estes Park and the Rocky Mountains, lots of wildlife and probably the best hiking area in Northern Colorado! Moderately difficult, especially at the end but as a 6’4, 300 pound man it was totally doable. Took me 3 hours in total and that’s while stopping to take photos and videos.

Love this hike! It was a bit challenging for me as it is a constant slow ascent but the views are fabulous along the way - and rewarding when you reach the top!

This is a beautiful trail just outside of Estes Park. Difficulty is moderate. It has wonderful views. Compared to other trails in the area, it was refreshingly less busy. The only negative is a $10 parking fee.

Great Hike! Staff inside at the visitor center were super friendly and helpful. This hike has stunning views and is worth the steady incline. Easy to moderate hike depending on experience.

We really enjoyed this hike. The trail was well marked and the view at the top was amazing. It took us about 3 hours roundtrip with an 8 year old and a dog. There is a place to fill up water and a restroom near the trailhead. There were very few people on the trail on a Thursday afternoon. You do need to pay for a park pass at the entrance but the machine does accept credit cards.

Loved this hike. The view is making your soul very happy once you reach the spot 🥰 Soooo good!

My grandparents lived there in the little house rigrlyht next to the to the plant. My grandpa George And grandma Kathren ran the plant from 1945 till 1982 when flood nearly wiped it away. Some of best times of my childhood happened there.

This museum may be small but its how Estes Park became Estes Park of today. This hydroelectric plant was built in 1909 by F O Stanley to power his then new hotel. One of the first hotels in the country to have electricity. Some of the original equipment can be seen at the museum. This hydroelectric plant generated electricity until 1982 when the failure of Lawn Lake flood took it out of commission. The two docents here the day I visited were very educational and knew their history. I enjoyed! By the way it is free but donations are accepted.

Very interesting tour if your into hydropower, and Estes Park history. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and able to answer random questions from the tour group we were with.

This museum was definitely one of the highlights of our 7 day stay. Amazing story. I would highly recommend it to anyone in the area.

Good example of turn of the century electrical and mechanical engineering. Good information on the 1982 Lawn Lake flood and the damage it did to the town and the hydroelectric plant. Very small parking lot.

Beautiful, historic spot! Lovely place to have a picnic with breathtaking scenery while picking up historical tidbits and facts. Be sure to pack out what you bring in; this is bear country.

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We celebrated our special event in the multipurpose room at the Estes Valley Community Center. Every aspect of the experience exceeded our expectations! From pre-event correspondence to the event itself, the staff helped make everything easy and smooth. The venue itself has spectacular views, a fully stocked kitchen, AV capability and even a warming table for food. As a special event planner myself, I have worked with many venues, and I highly recommend Estes Valley Community Center as an event venue!

Great community center. Beautiful facility for adults or families with kids. Swimming, weights, workout equipment, basketball pickleball, indoor walking trail (with view), and lazy river for kids or water walking. Can pay by day or week if visiting Estes Park.

We spent our vacation hiking and camping in Rocky Mountain National Park. Stopped here a few times to take a shower after a long day on the trails. It’s only a short 10 minute drive from the east side campgrounds. The facilities are very clean and staff was super friendly. Good prices for unlimited hot water shower!

Place is always clean, staff is polite and helpful. Plenty of equipment to get everything done and they do have olymouc weights for deadlifts which is very important to me.Very small town community vibe, tend to see the same people. I stay up here half the week for work and I always look forward to going to this gym

As a wedding planner...I just planned my clients rehearsal dinner here and it was perfect. Easy parking, tables/chairs set up, kitchen available, view of the lake. Priced just right for a rehearsal dinner. This is a great find!

Currently camping in Rocky Mountain National Park and our camp ground doesn’t have any showers. This community center has hot showers for $6! Very clean and great staff! Thanks

We lived in estes park to visit Rocky mountains and the alphine ridge trail. You need to purchase the rocky mountains pass that costs $25 and then you can either purchase the day pass that is valid from 9 to 3 pm. You can visit for free after 3 pm. Bear lake is open after 6pm for free. Great drive and scenic roads.

Cool venue with free music on weekends. Folks can also rock climb behind the stage.

I watch the climbers for a bit, then walked the river from the West to the east the whole way. Mission accomplished loved it. Estes is Mystikal

Excellent place to listen to live music but what this place fails to tell people is that it's also a Mountain Climbing Training area. Right behind the performance center is a Rockwall with bolts and hangers ready to be climbed.

First time here. Estes Park Jazz Festival. A lovely place!

It's a nice outdoor stage. The rocks behind the stage are really cool. I came here for a worship night and it was nice. The only problem for me was that there were no seats, but I suppose if you're there for music, you'll probably be standing anyways. It's very grassy and it's next to the river, which is nice.

My husband and I love this little spot in Estes Park. We come during the day to do yoga and watch the climbing school participants. It's always a treat watching people learn how to be lowered on a rope. Today we were doing our stretching and an older lady from a band that was setting up later, rudely kicked us out. I thought she could have been more polite since this is a public space and I am often in the audience. I have to say, the singing was terrible tonight. I would recommend the climbing schools as everyone seems happy, but I'm not sure about the quality of these performances, just saying.

A beautiful setting with lush grass and the scenic Fall River river flowing through the small park. The covered concert stages I guess they high granite cliff and terraced seating area is nice.

The (gentleman) at this location are top notch. Extremely helpful, kind, knowledgeable and friendly! We would absolutely ride here again and recommend. Call them to book, don’t book online the personal experience when you get one of the (guys) on the phone is memorable. Thank you for a great time!

WOW! What an amazing experience! I took my husband on a full day excursion for his birthday on 7/26/25. It was my first time in a UTV so I was a little nervous but it turned out to be so much fun! Here’s how it went 👍🏽 1. They gave us our own truck and trailer to haul to our chosen trail destination. We did Rollins Pass. 2. The weather was perfect and packed the right amount of snacks and wore the right clothing so we were fully protected. 3. The trail we went on was blue (medium difficulty). Technical but led us to a beautiful glacier lake and then up to another smaller lake. Green (easy difficulty) getting back down. 3. On our way down we had a mechanical issue (nothing caused by us) that we were really worried about but Bonnie and the team reassured us that everything was okay and graciously made it all right 👍🏽 Great staff! Great location! Great customer service! Great experience 🤩 We will definitely be coming back again!

Do this experience and do it with this company! We had a BLAST riding their very capable ATVs (we rented the 4-person options). The trucks were clean and easy to navigate and the ATVs were well maintained. The staff was as friendly and accommodating to our group of 8 as you could hope for. All smiles and answered every question. I highly recommend this place!

Such a great experience! The staff is awesome and I love that anyone can do this activity even if they flew into the area. You are provided with everything you need and you pick which trails you are interested in. We had a total ride time of 3 hours and did Johnny and finished it all early. Our kids loved it.

My family and I did Johnnys trail and it was amazing. Great look out points for photo opps. Soooo much fun. Great time spent.

So easy and decent price. They supply tow vehicle, trailer and atv/utv's for you to take wherever. Or they can meet you at the trailhead with it, if you're not comfortable with a trailer. Lots of trails to ride and great machines!

A great time! Staff was extremely helpful and kind! Worth every penny!

This is a great little store to shop for candy. They make it themselves. They have several flavours and offer a free tasting before you buy. Definitely worth while a visit if in town.

Absolutely delicious! This place stands out not just for the incredible variety of flavors, but also because it's the only taffy shop in the area that actually makes its taffy fresh, right on site. Unlike other spots that have theirs shipped in, you can really taste the difference here. A must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth!

The taffy here is next-level delicious! I don’t normally like taffy but then I went in and they gave me a free sample of salted Carmel! It was to die for! I had to go back the next day! So many amazing flavors classic vanilla, huckleberry, cinnamon, and even fun seasonal ones. Everything we tried was soft, chewy, and perfectly balanced not overly sugary like other places. The staff was super friendly and gave great recommendations. We left with a full bag and honestly wish we’d bought more! This place is a true gem in Estes.

An awesome store, with amazing tasting taffy. Mark asssited us and was helpful and knew his products, we enjoyed the salted caramel and huckleberry among many others. The taste is exceptional, over the other candy stores. Highly recommend this store

Had the best experience! Wanted to bring a little something from Colorado as an extra thank you for our guides on a trip to Kenya and Tanzania. I called in and the gentleman I spoke with helped me figure out the best mix for 16 gift bags, and shipped it direct to me that same day to arrive in time for our departure. The bags were perfect for travel, carefully packed, and the taffy survived three weeks of being jostled around in my backpack. The guides loved it and so did their kids! I might be in the business of shipping this to Kenya for them now because it was a total hit, and so nice to share something from home.

I have been visiting The Taffy Shop for the last 40 years. This Taffy Shop is the original and the best taffy shop in Estes Park. Not only that but they make their taffy right there in the shop whereas Purple Mountain Taffy has their taffy shipped in. Purple Mountain added a taffy puller to their window just like The Taffy Shop but this is a deception. They DO NOT make their taffy on site. If you are buying taffy from a taffy store wouldn't you want the authentic version from the shop that first opened in 1935!?! Nevermind the Taffy Shop taffy is absolutely fresh and delicious.

We can't leave Estes without stopping here for some Taffy for the road!! Always fresh, soft, and delicious!! So many flavors!

What a beautiful trail! It was gorgeous! It was our first time coming here and already in love with the scenery around this trail. I love walking around this trail while looking at the lake Estes. We saw lots of birdies, ducklings, and butterflies. It is well-maintained, clean and a good place for fishing as well. We saw several people fishing and picnic there. The walking trail is easy and paved along the way. And they provided chairs in some places around the corner for ppl to have a break, so no worries!

I’ve been to Estes Park a few times, but this trail really stands out. On a cloudy afternoon, the view from the lake is just unreal—the mountains look like they’re floating in the mist. It’s peaceful, quiet, and the kind of scenery that makes you stop and just take it all in. If you’re into nature and don’t mind a little chill in the air, this spot is perfect.

Lovely trail right off the free public parking structure. Completely paved flat trail along the lake coast, you can do the south as well but doesn't look as good, so north coast is the preferred route. Picnic tables and restrooms along the way, what more can you ask for?

We were fortunate enough to be here when a large herd of Elk were passing through the town. Amazing to watch these large animals!

Gorgeous trail. Free parking is a plus. Tons of good photo spots. Dog friendly.

Ran and walked this trail and LOVED it. Paved with a handful restrooms along the 4 mile loop. Stunning views at every turn and super convenient to downtown Estes. I saw some outdoor workout equipment but didn't stop to use (seemed like it was in great shape).

The place to go for birding in the spring and early fall when the birds migrate. Great place for a variaty of warblers. Lots of people on the path. Some bikes too. Usually you see a herd of Elk around as well.

This is a beautiful store where you’re greeted with a warm welcome. There is a huge variety of amazing art and merchandise with price points for everyone. I was thrilled to find two super cool, quality pieces of jewelry to take home from my visit to Colorado! One of the artists was right there to tell me about the earrings she had made that I was purchasing. Make sure you make this a destination in Estes Park, you won’t be disappointed!

Beautiful Store, the owner was so helpful and friendly. Purchased the most gorgeous hand painted (with glass and re-fired!) Wine glass that Remind me of the beautiful aspen trees of Colorado. Truly, my most prized & special souvenir from our trip, the owner took a lot of time to explain to me how the glass was made and about the artist. Very special!

I purchased an original oil painting here. They have great pieces. Their prices are fair also. I like to support local whenever I travel.

Lovely shop in Estes Park with beautiful pieces by some very talented artists. I bought several pottery pieces, and the day before we left went back to buy one more by Scott and Leah (and was bummed that one I really wanted sold). I can’t wait to see what they have next time we’re in Estes!

We were very pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of art in this store. The offer flexible options for prints, prints on canvas, and even gave good advice for framing options. Everything can be shipped, too. Definitely recommend stopping in.

We have been going to all the many wonderful art galleries in Estes Park for years, and Aspen and Evergreen is one of our favorites. They have an amazing selection of paintings, photography, ceramics/pottery, glassware, jewelry, and more. They do a great job of focusing on Colorado artists and giving you a little background on them. They even have a selection of books by Colorado authors. They participate in the first Friday of the month “Art Groove” where you can meet some of the artists in person while you enjoy live music, wine, and snacks. When we were considering buying an original painting and jewelry there, those who have helped us each time were extremely helpful and knowledgeable - without hovering or being pushy. It has always been a delight to browse and shop at this gallery, and we absolutely love what we’ve bought there.

Such a great shop in Estes Park with unique artist created designs. I bought a ceramic tree with various ceramic toppers to change with the seasons. The staff at the shop were so helpful and wrapped it very well so nothing broke. I highly recommend the s shop!

The tour of the Stanley home is a must while you’re in Estes Park. We learned so much from our wonderful tour guide. It was well worth it.

Excellent tour and very informative! Our group of six thoroughly enjoyed Dave’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the house and the history of the family and the community of Estes Park. The restoration that has been completed was so well done. Our thanks to all of the volunteers and donors.

Frances was an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and pleasant. Beautiful historic home and worth the visit !

Very good tour. Our guide was Dave. Lasted about an hour. Learned some interesting facts about F.O. Stanley, Estes Park and RMNP history. House was saved as a museum and opened in 2021. I would recommend taking this tour first, then head over to the Stanley Hotel. Parking on site. A bit of walking for this tour, but nothing bad. There is a staircase to go up and down. Anazing views! Cost was reasonable at $15 a person. Tour must be booked online.

Wanted to find out about the “Shining“ setting, take a tour and perhaps eat in the Cascades Restaurant. Lots of posters and historical photos. Worth a visit.

What a wonderful tour. Our tour guide Dave was great. Beautiful home with so much history. Highly recommend this museum. Thank you for a nice Sunday afternoon.

We enjoyed visiting the museum today and our guide, Lynn, was delightful and informative! She is fully committed to helping the house as it moves towards further renovations. It’s like watching a museum being created!

Took the into to Mountaineering course with Bob this past weekend. I have done a good amount of hiking in the Northeast and some in Europe but wanted to gain some additional skills. When I arrived we went over different types of gear and then headed out up the road to a place where we could practice some rock climbing, this was totally new to me. we went over basic skills and commands. Day two was Flatiron #1 and we did a 6 pitch. I have to say this was a adrenaline rush, but also a bit nerve racking being 500 plus feet out on a rock face. We hiked around back and down to the car for after a extremely satisfying day. Bob is a great instructor! takes the time to explain things thoroughly and has a great amount of patience with clients. Highly recommend to anyone looking to learn and experience new things

I recently participated in a rock climbing program for young adults living with Multiple Sclerosis. CMS were our guides, in partnership with First Descents. I NEVER thought I would be able to climb again, but I was wrong. Little Bit, Brownie, Spicy Pretzel, and Cruzer (we do nicknames in the program) were absolutely AMAZING in every way, from start to finish. Their patience and creativity made it possible for each of us to climb and find success on the rocks. We felt like we were in good hands at all times, and I for one greatly appreciated their years of experience and all-around positive attitudes throughout the week. You won't be disappointed with this team of experienced climbers. They will explain and share however much knowledge you wish to receive. They will support you and provide opportunities to challenge yourself. Thank you, CMS team, for all of your hard work during our week-long program. I am forever grateful and empowered by our time together. Until next time. -Tess "Janeway" O'Hara

Great time with our guides Sarah and Everet! Would highly recommend Colorado Mountain School. Took 4 girls climbing and they had a great time! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Took the half day course. The instructor was amazing. Very knowledgeable and professional. The experience was phenomenal. They supplied all the gear. Show up and learn to climb.

My husband and I participated in the level 1 mountaineering course. We had never done any rock, ice, alpine or any other type of climbing. I must say that Josh and Dylan were excellent guides. They were very patient, calm, and informative. We learned a lot from these guys and enjoyed lots of random conversations. If you’re considering this course, I highly recommend Dylan and Josh as your guides. They are terrific!!

First time climbing and my wife and I had an amazing time. Our guide Josh was super helpful and made the “fun climb” extremely enjoyable and lots of fun. Couldn’t recommend these guys enough!

Our kids (12 and 10) had an awesome 1/2 day experience with our guide, Josh. This was their first time outside of a climbing gym and Josh was great coaching them both. Very patient, positive and professional. Location was very convenient in the middle of Estes Park. Highly recommend.

We loved this little gallery of local artists and others that competed in a Plein air event. We bought a painting by Anne Sneary which we love. Thank you Connie who was working today, very informative.

Don't miss a chance to visit the gallery, here a collective of local artists showcase the beauty of the Rocky Mountains thru their unique expression and you can find a perfect gift or a lovely souvenir. Your contribution to this non-profit helps funding art programs for the community.

We were looking for a fun thing to do for the afternoon and happened upon this place. Holy cow it was amazing and fun! We will be bringing our kids here when we come in the summer. So much fun and not expensive.

Great variety of art. Very talented local artists. Recommend a visit.

Wonderful blend of mediums and styles. The regional talent is amazing! Non-profit so it keeps prices reasonable and helps the community.

They have a great variety of art and it is a good place to shop for gifts.

Nice gallery showcasing local artists. Something for every taste and price range.

Great place to relax down and take in the views. There’s also a chance to see some wildlife as well.

Between the sensory garden and the many water features, this is an awesome spot to visit on your Estes trip. It helps that it is secluded by trees and greenery, but still right in the middle of all of the shopping. Highly recommend!

A nice city park with lots of businesses near by. We stopped in on our way to Rocky Mountain national park. It is right that in the river and you wade in if you want to. It is super relaxing just to sit and enjoy the running water. It has paid parking during the summer and it is reasonably price at less than 3 dollars an hour. You can walk along the river or the Main Street. Plenty of shops, bars, restaurants and multiple places to get ice cream.

We went to the Pumpkin&Pilsner in Park, and it was a blast, so much fun!! All the food and beer, we loved the Pumpkin Ale, so many people having good fun with music and games. We are visiting for Utah and will be back, thanks and for a great cause too!

Amazing place to sit on a summer day while the rest of your party shops or browses. Incredible view of Colorado 14ers, colorful flowers, pleasant atmosphere and accessible bathrooms as well. Note that parking is paid, but you get free wifi in the city.

Played a rockin Bigfoot Fest at this park! Super fun event, had a great time. We even saw Bigfoot! Cannot confirm you’ll see Bigfoot if you visit but we did! Bigfoot gets down!

Nice little park in the heart of Estes. Not much to it, well manacured lawn with benches. Great for chilling out a bit or walking your dog. Bronze statue in the corner and it's next to the police station. Parking lots on either side.

We did an evening tour in the Rocky Mountains Estes Park. Pete was an excellent guide/driver. He pointed out some wildlife and tried to find us more wildlife to see, however there wasn’t much out. Pete gave us some history of the park and other facts. He also recited a few jokes! We saw a moose, deer, and ground squirrels. The scenery was beautiful. All in all it was a great trip.

My kids and I went on a Green Jeep Tour with Chance he was our tour guide and he was amazing!!! He made sure to ask us what we wanted to see and tried his best to make sure we seen every one of them! He was so knowledgeable and we learned a lot from him! It was so beautiful the views and the animals! I highly recommend this for all ages and families definitely worth the money!

We took the 4:30pm safari tour and not only saw SO much wildlife, but we also got an incredible sunset. Our guide Sam was wonderful, so nice, funny, knowledgeable, entertaining and most importantly an excellent driver on those very intense RMNP roads. Do yourself a favor and book a green jeep tour!

We did the safari tour with Chance today and had a wonderful time! He said he had only been working there for a few months but his knowledge about the park was mind boggling! He was super funny & personable. There is no way we would’ve known what to do or where to go & learned so much on our tour. If this is your first time at the park, absolutely recommend!!

My family thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Nick W. was our tour guide and he was great. He had a lot of knowledge to share about the park and Estes in general and let us out for several stops to take pictures and explore. We even enjoyed seeing him later at the irish pub where he was playing guitar that evening! I would definitely recommend the tour! Ask for Nick!

A wonderful tour with an amazing guide, Julie! Without going into details, 9 people started out as strangers and said goodbye as friends after 3 1/2 hours or there about. Saw countless elk, pica, and an adorable marmoset! Thanks again Julie……we would tour with you anytime!

We did the tour at dusk and the views were beautiful! Julie, our guide, was very knowledgeable and personable. We seen many animals along the way. Would recommend!

The staff was very friendly. We were the only ones in the theater

This theater was so charming and clean and just perfect. Prices super reasonable and best popcorn we’ve had. Will come back every time we’re in Estes!

Went here to watch Fly me to the moon today. Terrible experience, the film cut out and we had to wait for them to restart the film. Staff didn’t offer any apology or compensation for the awful experience. The one man with long hair who was out the counter was particularly rude. Do not go here!

Good theater for movies for locals & interlopers (tourists)! Over generous popcorn and really large drinks. Old movie theater setting and the seats are comfortable, too! This place is a gem so keen your in town, go to a movie!

I'm on vacation with my wife and decided to see a movie last night. There are two theaters in Estes Park. We were able to reserve our ticket online and go to show. Prices were reasonable and place was clean. The ads before the movie were all local ads and for someone out town gave some ideas to do things while we were here. The seating was comfortable. It reminded me of a two screen movie place I use to go to in Columbus Ohio at Graceland shopping center. I saw that this place two offer non first run movies such as Rocky Picture Show on Saturday night. Those gimmicks are something lost on the big chain movie theaters.

Nice place Great snacks seats. Good previews

For such a small town like Estes Park, this theater is awesome! Really large and comfortable seats, nice audio-visual quality. There are only 3 room but still they are really good! Their popcorn was delicious too! :)

Beautiful hiking area in the middle of Estes Park. I stopped here early one morning to watch the sunrise and enjoy the view views out over the town in all directions. Several nice trails up to the top of the Bluff with benches to stop and taken the view. What a lovely area!

We stopped here on our third trip to Estes Park. It was a walkable hike for anyone. Ruins were closed for construction, but the views were memorable.

Great views of Estes Park! Short hikes!

Beautiful area with great views and a short hike. My family really enjoyed it. We didn’t see wildlife, but I hear you can often find elk and other animals there. Very close to the Stanley Hotel, so that was our next stop.

Nice morning hike and exploration of park and some history of Estes Park. If you stop at Estes, take some time to explore this park!

In all the years that I've gone to Estas Park, I never knew this place existed. This park makes you feel like you've left the city and got transported to a peaceful mountain trail. It wasn't very crowded and the views of The Stanley Hotel and RMNP are beautiful!🏞 though your still within the town of Estes Park, you

I've always loved this place. Like a little outdoor adventure right in the middle of downtown. Lots of little spots to sit and enjoy the surrounding beauty of the valley. Great place for families and people of all ages.

Visited this course over 5 years ago and it was in better shape. It's definitely been rundown a bit. Still cheap and fun though. I was disappointed in the lack of Marmots however. All I saw was a bunch of ground squirrels and a bunny.

This is an awesome establishment that has gone through a rebrand but is still the best value for fun in Estes park. $6 rounds with super nice staff and they have put some TLC into the course and it is back in fairly nice shape. Don’t bother with Fun City, make a stop here!

Old school fun! Simple, but mildly challenging putt putt course. It is a must / favorite stop for us when we visit Estes Park. Great value for the amount of fun, only $3 per game. Highly recommend playing at least one game here. Mr. Mitchell the owner is a very very nice guy, who likes to talk to everyone.

Affordable mini golf course that was super fun. It's 18 holes and has a few unique holes like a water feature and windmill. The guy running it was very nice and helpful. We even got a free round for a hole in one on the last hole.

Awesome cute little mini golf course. Affordable and friendly!

I go here every year, amazing course perfect for some intense mini golf. Steve is always super nice when we buy our round. I can't recommend Tiny Town enough!

Affordable family fun and friendly staff!! Big thanks to Steve who let us play even with us arriving close to closing time!!

Being our first trip to Colorado, we are SO grateful we toured with Kep Expeditions! Garry, took his time so we could explore the area, take pictures, see wildlife as he shared his rich knowledge of history, landscape and wildlife of the Rocky Mountains. Our family had a blast! We also learned about all the great tours you provide to accommodate and inspired others. Thank you for all you do. We wish you & your company nothing but the best!

We booked the 6 hr guided trip for 6/24/25. I spoke with Brian multiple times before the trip. Gary was our guide. Both are genuine and down to earth guys. This guided trip took us to many places that we would've missed if we had went out on our own. Gary taught us so much about RMNP. He knows tons of info, both geologically and historically. We experienced beautiful views, many elk, and a delicious provided picnic lunch on a beautiful lake. Both Gary and Brian are gems, and it's an honor to recommend this family guide service! Hope to see them again in the future!

Brian at KEP Expeditions was awesome. We had a great day at Rocky Mountain National Park. Due to a scheduling conflict we had to cancel our other guide and Brian stepped up and provided a spectacular day hiking. Half our group stayed around Bear Lake and the other half hiked to Dream Lake. Brian was sure to make our day great due to short notice. I would highly recommend KEP Expedition for any RMNP needs.

We were so happy to find Kep Expeditions! Brian picked up at our campsite and drove us everywhere in RMNP. It was my husband's first time in the Rockies and he was able to get out and travel down paths thanks to Brian. Brian is a wonderful, knowledgeable guide!

Today we were privileged to have Kep Expeditions all to ourselves! Gary was a wealth of information and accommodation. We can thank Gary for the photographs that are included with this review. He took the time to give a background on the area, showed us the best spots for hiking, fishing, sightseeing and even took our photographs for perpetuity. Before we had even arrived, Brian provided micro spikes and poles for our use prior to the expedition. Kep was flexible to our availability and very pleased to have discovered them. Make Kep a part of your visit to Estes Park, CO.

The best tour I've taken in any national park, by a long shot! The van was comfortable and Brian was hilarious! He made our day really, really fun. He's great with kids! He even made lunch for us. Also, Brian grew up in Estes Park.. no other company can beat his knowledge of the park and the area. Just book with Kep. You won't regret it.

We had an awesome tour with Kep Expeditions in early August (I apologize for the lateness of the review!). The owner was very flexible when we requested a small scheduke change and the tour was very interesting with lots of local lore and fun facts. My daughter very much enjoyed spotting a moose mom and baby! It was so enjoyable to not have to drive on those crazy roads up to the top of the park as well! Thank you for one of the major highlights of our trip! 10/10 would recommend!

Couldn't find it, no parking, rough road. Looks like a residential area and I didn't want to trespass trying to find the trailhead.

best site to look at if you need good hiking ideas

I loved the hike and the great advise

Super gorgeous!!

This site was super helpful in planning our trip to Rocky Mountain National Park!

We have the kids' bowl free passes, and we love it. The staff is amazing. We love the fries and mac and cheese bites, and we brought grandma and grandpa to join this last round. We tried Lazer Tag for the first time at this facility, and it was their grandparents' first time ever playing. It was one of the most fun rounds of Lazer tag we've had, and we love Lazer tag. We truly can't get enough of this place, and I think their staffing is the majority of the reason!

This place was FANTASTIC! My boys and their friends played one of the best laser tag venues in Colorado, and we have been to plenty! Hands down this place has the best laser tag atmosphere! It was affordable for what we did (2 hours of laser tag, two pizzas, 4 pitchers of soda and 20 arcade cards. We had great service and the folks that work there were friendly and helpful. The kids loved it and I didn’t have to clean up a house at the end! Definitely recommend 💯

My 6 year old Grandson and I went for the 1st time yesterday to play Laser Tag. Alyssa, answered all our questions and showed us how to play Laser Tag. We had a wonderful time! She was very friendly and went above and beyond to help make our visit magnificent!! My grandson asked on our way home if the nice and helpful girl will be there next time we visit. Thank you Alyssa for all you did to make our 1st game of Laser Tag ever so spectacular!!! We will be back very soon!

My daughter turned 10yrs old and had an absolute blast playing Lazer Tag and arcade games! We went early and had the whole Lazer Tag area to ourselves! Staff member Kelsie was very patient, sweet, and generous with her time and help! She is the one who really made my daughter's birthday unforgettable this year! Thank you Kelsie!!

Totally fun and family friendly. The pins are aware that you haven't bowled in years and compensate!

Not meant for serious bowlers unless you bring your own balls. This place is definitely great for kids or adults that aren't serious bowlers. However, definitely do not go on days when there is live music. We accidentally went during a school of Rock performance and there was nowhere to sit or put your stuff. There were people sitting in our lane that were there to watch the show and not bowl. we paid $80 for 2 hours and had people in our lane..... It was very frustrating. Also the balls there are not good quality, again perfectly fine for kids or adults that aren't serious bowlers but otherwise they are terrible. We are learning two handed bowling and trying to do curves and you can't get these balls to curve at all. We selected this place randomly so we would be closer to a friend but definitely don't go here if you're a serious bowler and were hoping to practice, unless you bring your own balls and don't go during live music. The place is rather pricey for what you get too... Other places with better balls and more room are cheaper.

Great place for some fun mid-day bowling. Better prices and hours than some nearby places.