Quick Summary:

  • Where is Estes Park located?
    • Estes Park, a Colorado town with fewer than 7,000 residents, sits along the Big Thompson River.
  • What makes Estes Park a popular destination?
    • As the headquarters for Rocky Mountain National Park, a 265,000-acre area with 359 miles of hiking trails, 150 lakes, and nearly 100 tall mountain peaks, Estes Park attracts several million visitors each year.
  • What amenities and attractions does Estes Park offer?
    • The trendy town is well-known for its abundance of restaurants, spas, golf courses, shops, and entertainment venues.


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1. Rocky Mountain National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Rocky Mountain National Park | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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2. Peak to Peak Scenic Byway ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Peak to Peak Scenic Byway | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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3. Lake Estes Marina

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Lake Estes Marina | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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4. Open Air Adventure Park

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Open Air Adventure Park | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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5. The Stanley Steamcar Museum

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The Stanley Steamcar Museum | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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6. Sombrero Ranch

Sombrero Ranch | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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7. Estes Park Outfitters

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Estes Park Outfitters | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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8. Jackson Stables

Jackson Stables | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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9. Backbone Adventures

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Backbone Adventures | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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10. Rapid Transit Rafting

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Rapid Transit Rafting | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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11. Rock Cut Brewing Company

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Rock Cut Brewing Company | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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12. Mountain Blown Glass

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Mountain Blown Glass | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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13. MacGregor Ranch Museum

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MacGregor Ranch Museum | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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14. Estes Park Museum

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Estes Park Museum | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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15. National Park Gateway Stables

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National Park Gateway Stables | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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16. Colorado Mountain School

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Colorado Mountain School | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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17. Park Theater

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Park Theater | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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18. Hermit Park Open Space

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Hermit Park Open Space | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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19. Estes Park Memorial Observatory

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Estes Park Memorial Observatory | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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20. Estes Park Ride-a-Kart

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Estes Park Ride-a-Kart | Vacation Attractions in Estes Park, Colorado
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