Andrew (And Jennie)'s Estes Park Guidebook
Food Scene
Bird & Jim
915 Moraine Aveif I had one meal in Estes it would be here.
Twin Owls Steakhouse
3110 South Saint Vrain AvenueBest steaks in town.
The Post Chicken & Beer
Good beer and fried chicken.
Claire's On the Park
225 Park LnRock Cut Brewing Company
390 W Riverside DrBest Brewery In Estes
Bird's Nest
Pizza Oven and bakery items.
Notchtop Bakery & Cafe
459 E Wonderview AveGood breakfast and lunch.
Nepal's Cafe
184 E Elkhorn Avenice buffet lunch
Ed's Cantina & Grill
390 E Elkhorn AveGood Marg and atmosphere and deck.
Cinnamon's Bakery
920 W Elkhorn Avecinnamon rolls!
The Egg of Estes
393 E Elkhorn AveSolid breakfast option right across the street.
Poppy's Pizza & Grill
342 E Elkhorn AveNice friendly family atmosphere.
Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Tap House
820 Moraine AveBBQ in Estes
Sightseeing
great starting point for many hikes or just picnic at the lake.
26 locals recommend
Bear Lake Trailhead
Bear Lake Roadgreat starting point for many hikes or just picnic at the lake.
An unforgettable drive to the top of the park. Sunrise or sunset are particularly beautiful and you'll dodge the crowds. Plan sometime to linger at the view points. Bring warm clothes anytime of year.
Trail Ridge Road: Rocky Mountain National Park Scenic Byway
An unforgettable drive to the top of the park. Sunrise or sunset are particularly beautiful and you'll dodge the crowds. Plan sometime to linger at the view points. Bring warm clothes anytime of year.
Wild Basin Trailhead
Great hiking, less crowded than Bear Lake.
Lumpy Ridge Trailhead
Nearby trails. No park pass required and plenty of parking.
McGraw Ranch
Starting spot to access so great uncrowded terrain in RMNP. No entrance pass required.
Rapid Transit Rafting
161 Virginia DrBest guides in Estes.
Jackson's Stables Inc
9500 2515 Tunnel RdOnly horseback trips in Rocky Mtn NP.
Camp St Malo
10758 CO-7Stunning views of chapel and Longs Peak.
Open Air Adventure Park
490 Prospect Village DrBurn off some energy.
Play golf with the Elk. Great views of Longs Peak as well. Course is mostly out and back so it's forgiving as well.
11 locals recommend
Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course
1480 Golf Course RdPlay golf with the Elk. Great views of Longs Peak as well. Course is mostly out and back so it's forgiving as well.
Hidden Valley
Mountain bike riding. My preferred route is riding from town up the Apple Valley Road to trailhead. For a much more technical ride park of the South St Vrain canyon entrance at bitterbrush parking area and ride from there. The loop at the top offers excellent views of Longs.
15 locals recommend
Hall Ranch Open Space
31635 CO-7Mountain bike riding. My preferred route is riding from town up the Apple Valley Road to trailhead. For a much more technical ride park of the South St Vrain canyon entrance at bitterbrush parking area and ride from there. The loop at the top offers excellent views of Longs.
Indian Peaks Wilderness
Great views, impressive hikes and Moose.
Sourdough Trail
Cross country skiing, hiking and mountain biking.
The views at the lake are gorgeous. An easy day trip from Estes. watch for wildlife and wild flowers along the way.
Grand Lake, CO
The views at the lake are gorgeous. An easy day trip from Estes. watch for wildlife and wild flowers along the way.