Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Estes Park travel guide

Estes Park Tourism | Estes Park Guide

You're Going to Love Estes Park

With a population of 5 858, Estes Park is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Estes Park deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Estes Park

Food, Drinks, & Nightlife

Restaurant--Modern mountain dining from an ingredient-driven kitchen
Restaurant
Bird's Nest: Cafe, Bakery, Panini, Pizza Nest Above: Private events & catering
Cafe
A Bavarian-Style Craft Beer Garden & Hall with Amazing Mountains Views
Bar
Elevated Entertainment, Scratch Kitchen, Craft Cocktails, Fun for all!
Bar
Kind Coffee: locally owned & operated, organic coffee, & yummy treats!
Cafe

Nature & Outdoor Activities

Experience Fishing in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park
Fishing
Guided Fly Fishing and Hiking Trips
Fishing
Guided Flyfishing - Guaranteed to catch fish
Fishing
Rock Climbing and Via Ferrata
Climbing

Art & Performing Arts

*Live Magic Shows Nightly! * At the Historic Stanley Hotel
Theater
One-of-a kind local art. In the heart of downtown Estes Park, Colorado
Art Gallery
Inspired Art Experiences Studio
Arts & Crafts

Other activities

Shop Brownfield's - Highest Quality, Best Prices
Shopping•Gifts / Souvenirs
Open Air Adventure Park - Aerial Adventure Park and ax throwing
Activities•Adventure
Ride A Kart - Providing generations of fun for families since 1959!
MacGregor Ranch Home Museum Tours
Museums•Historical
Rocky Mountain National Park Tours - Photo, Nature & Wildlife Tours
Tours•Nature
Paint Your Own Pottery, glass etching, and more
Other
Vert Coworking - productivity and nature-inspired fitness
Sports & Fitness•Fitness
Retractable Glass Top Tours of Rocky Mountain National Park
Tours•Animals & Wildlife

Where to Eat in Estes Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seven Keys Lodge (4900 Co-7) and Twin Owls Steakhouse (3110 South Saint Vrain Avenue Estes Park, CO) are great picks.

When to visit Estes Park

Estes Park in November
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estes Park in November
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Estes Park in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Estes Park, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Estes Park

Plane

Although Estes Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 92 km from Estes Park. Denver Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Estes Park departs from Seattle and takes around 2h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Estes Park is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 84 km from Estes Park. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Denver.

Plane

Although Estes Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 92 km from Estes Park. Denver Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Estes Park departs from Seattle and takes around 2h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Estes Park is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 84 km from Estes Park. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Estes Park

DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne
LARLaramie Gen. Brees Field

Airlines serving Estes Park

Lufthansa
Good (8,291 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,597 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,272 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,690 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,819 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,526 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,627 reviews)
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Where to stay in Estes Park

Average rates range from around $306 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $360 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Boulder Brook On Fall River and Brynwood on the River. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Estes Park, with prices from $40 to $1,576 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Estes Park are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Estes Park by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Estes Park

Most booked hotels in Estes Park

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Hotel Estes
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1417 reviews)
$91+
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Estes Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 902 reviews)
$75+
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Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1291 reviews)
$93+
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Blue Door Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 2666 reviews)
$74+
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The Stanley Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, 817 reviews)
$202+
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Expedition Lodge Estes Park
3 stars
Good (6.8, 1714 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Estes Park

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Estes Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Estes Park, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Estes Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Estes Park, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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