IN THE SPOTLIGHTMemories Old Time Portraits
Memories Old Time Portraits
A family-owned Estes Park tradition creating interactive Old West portraits for more than 30 years. Visitors dress in period costumes and leave with a one-of-a-kind Colorado vacation memory. Large groups and pets are welcome.
Address: 132 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-5568
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ποΈ Outdoor Adventures & Family Fun
Mountain rides, horseback adventures, tours and classic Estes Park attractions.
Mustang Mountain Coaster
Mustang Mountain Coaster
An alpine coaster through historic Sombrero Ranch, giving visitors a fast, scenic βhorseless trail rideβ through the ponderosa pines.
Address: 1180 Dry Gulch Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 672-1829
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Sombrero Stables
Sombrero Stables
A multi-generational Western riding operation established in 1958, offering guided Rocky Mountain trail rides on specially trained horses.
Address: 1895 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 533-8155
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National Park Gateway Stables
National Park Gateway Stables
Guided horseback rides into Rocky Mountain National Park from just outside the Fall River entrance, with trips ranging from shorter scenic rides to longer mountain adventures.
Address: 4600 Fall River Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-5269
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Fun City
Fun City
A longtime family amusement park with a spinning roller coaster, go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, gemstone panning, bungee trampoline and more.
Address: 455 Prospect Village Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-2828
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Ride-A-Kart
Ride-A-Kart & Cascade Creek Mini Golf
An Estes Park family entertainment destination operating for more than 60 years, with go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, arcade games, a miniature railroad and other activities.
Address: 2250 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-6495
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WildSide 4x4 Tours
WildSide 4x4 Tours
Guided Rocky Mountain National Park sightseeing and true off-road adventures in Roosevelt National Forest, including photography-focused and high-adventure routes.
Address: 212 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-8687
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ποΈ Unique Shops & Local Finds
Independent shops, books, rocks, gifts and locally rooted downtown discoveries.
Red Rose Rock Shop & Dick's Rock Museum
Red Rose Rock Shop & Dick's Rock Museum
A rock, mineral and fossil shop with roots dating to 1939, paired with a free historic rock museum featuring an eclectic collection of minerals, fossils and lapidary displays.
Address: 490 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-4180
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The Ore Cart Rock Shop
The Ore Cart Rock Shop
A family-run Estes Park rock shop in the same downtown location since 1972, specializing in distinctive gifts made from the natural beauty of stone.
Address: 119 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-3577
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The Taffy Shop
The Taffy Shop
An Estes Park institution making salt water taffy in the same location since 1935. Visitors can sometimes watch the vintage Model K Kiss wrapping machine in action.
Address: 121 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-4548
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Macdonald Book Shop
Macdonald Book Shop
An independent downtown bookstore established in 1928, with a strong selection of books by local authors and titles about Colorado and the Rocky Mountains.
Address: 152 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-3450
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Trendz at the Park
Trendz at the Park
A large downtown boutique known for an eclectic collection of contemporary mountain home dΓ©cor, artwork, jewelry and gifts, including Colorado and American-made goods.
Address: 100 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 577-0831
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π¨ Art, Galleries & Local Makers
Colorado artists, working studios, handcrafted goods and creative spaces.
Aspen & Evergreen Gallery
Aspen & Evergreen Gallery
A downtown gallery representing more than 85 Estes Park and Colorado artists working in pottery, painting, jewelry, photography, glass, wood, metal and other media.
Address: 356 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-4355
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Inspired Artisan Market & Studio
Inspired Artisan Market & Studio
A locally owned shop and creative studio where 100% of the retail items are designed and made by local artists, with hands-on creative experiences as well.
Address: 138 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 685-8818
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Mountain Blown Glass
Mountain Blown Glass
A family-owned downtown glassblowing studio and gallery where visitors can browse handmade work and watch glassblowers creating pieces in the studio.
Address: 101 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 577-0880
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Patterson Glassworks
Patterson Glassworks Studio & Gallery
A working glassblowing studio and gallery offering handmade glass art and the chance to watch pieces being created while exploring downtown.
Address: 323 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-8619
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Earthwood Collections
Earthwood Collections
A fine-art gallery and artisan shop centered on American-made artwork and handcrafts, offering distinctive pieces well beyond the typical souvenir.
Address: 141 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 577-8100
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π Specialty & Gift Shops
Year-round Christmas shops, Colorado gifts, apparel and sweet local traditions.
The Christmas Shoppe
The Christmas Shoppe
A year-round Christmas destination with more than 50 years in Estes Park, featuring ornaments, collectibles and seasonal dΓ©cor, including Estes Park-themed pieces.
Address: 330 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-2882
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Simply Christmas
Simply Christmas
A cozy year-round holiday shop specializing in ornaments, collectibles, personalized keepsakes and Christmas gifts.
Address: 129 W Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-8990
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Nana's Christmas Cottage
Nana's Christmas Cottage
A cottage-style year-round Christmas shop filled with ornaments, holiday collectibles and Estes Park and Rocky Mountain keepsakes.
Address: 125 Spruce Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-8510
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Estes Village
Estes Village
A downtown gift shop emphasizing handcrafted Colorado goods, including locally made candles, soaps, carved wooden bears, jewelry, huckleberry products and artisan treasures.
Address: 106 W Elkhorn Ave, Suite A, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 584-3949
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Trailhead Threads
Trailhead Threads
An Estes Park specialty clothing and gift shop featuring location-specific designs on shirts, sweatshirts, hats, souvenirs and gifts.
Address: 135 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-1986
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Laura's Fine Candies
Laura's Fine Candies
A family-owned downtown candy shop known for small-batch, old-fashioned confections made with copper kettles and wooden paddles, plus caramel apples and ice cream.
Address: 129 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-4004
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π² Major Attractions & Scenic Destinations
Landmark places and iconic Estes Park experiences.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado's iconic high-country national park with hundreds of miles of trails, alpine lakes, wildlife habitat and Trail Ridge Road.
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The Stanley Hotel
The Stanley Hotel
The landmark 1909 hotel offers guided historic and folklore-focused tours and is one of Estes Park's best-known historic destinations.
Address: 333 E Wonderview Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 577-4000
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Estes Park Aerial Tram
Estes Park Aerial Tram
A seasonal scenic tramway climbing Prospect Mountain for panoramic views over Estes Park and toward Rocky Mountain National Park.
Address: 420 E Riverside Dr, Estes Park, CO
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