Matt's Guidebook
Coffee & Breakfast To Go
Coffee on the Rocks
510 Moraine AveNice spot to sit by the pond and enjoy a cup of joe.
Local coffee shop on the river. Has a great gift shop of artsy, unique gifts.
17 locals recommend
Inkwell & Brew
150 E Elkhorn AveLocal coffee shop on the river. Has a great gift shop of artsy, unique gifts.
Kind Coffee
470 E Elkhorn AveAwesome local roasters in town with great breakfast options too.
Ziggi's Coffee
519 S St Vrain AveDrive through coffee and breakfast.
Hiking
Great bang for your buck. Easier hike with lots of people but offers great views. Perfect hike to get acclimated to the altitude. Can be busy so go early or late in the day.
15 locals recommend
Emerald lake
Great bang for your buck. Easier hike with lots of people but offers great views. Perfect hike to get acclimated to the altitude. Can be busy so go early or late in the day.
Lily Lake has a great loop for little kids to wander and explore around. high chance of seeing wildlife. I enjoy hiking to Estes Cone from Lily Lake to beat the crowds. The Storm Pass Trailhead is located on the south end of the Lily Lake parking area.
More info on hiking Estes Cone here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lilly-lake-to-estes-cone-loop
25 locals recommend
Lily Lake
Lily Lake has a great loop for little kids to wander and explore around. high chance of seeing wildlife. I enjoy hiking to Estes Cone from Lily Lake to beat the crowds. The Storm Pass Trailhead is located on the south end of the Lily Lake parking area.
More info on hiking Estes Cone here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lilly-lake-to-estes-cone-loop
Great easy hikes along unique rock formations. You'll likely see local wildlife and climbers.
11 locals recommend
Lumpy Ridge Trailhead
Great easy hikes along unique rock formations. You'll likely see local wildlife and climbers.
Great trailhead to wander along the river and enjoy wildflowers. Also, your best chance to see a moose on the East side. So many different lakes and peaks to choose your our adventure.
21 locals recommend
Wild Basin Trailhead
Great trailhead to wander along the river and enjoy wildflowers. Also, your best chance to see a moose on the East side. So many different lakes and peaks to choose your our adventure.
Things To Do
Learn how to rock climb or have a local show you around. They also have an awesome bouldering gym/ training facility for more serious climbers.
https://estesparkrockclimbing.com/
Estes Park Rock Climbing
1230 Big Thompson AvenueLearn how to rock climb or have a local show you around. They also have an awesome bouldering gym/ training facility for more serious climbers.
https://estesparkrockclimbing.com/
Outlet retailer with everything you'll need from gear to clothing to rentals. Take the kiddos there to do some indoor rock climbing to kill some time on a rainy day.
26 locals recommend
Estes Park Mountain Shop
2050 Big Thompson AveOutlet retailer with everything you'll need from gear to clothing to rentals. Take the kiddos there to do some indoor rock climbing to kill some time on a rainy day.
Experience climbing the Via Ferrata – an exhilarating way to enjoy the thrill of mountain rock. The Peregrine Arete is our original ferrata route on Deville rocks and is still one of the most impressive in the country.
Kent Mountain Adventure Center
1230 Steamer PkwyExperience climbing the Via Ferrata – an exhilarating way to enjoy the thrill of mountain rock. The Peregrine Arete is our original ferrata route on Deville rocks and is still one of the most impressive in the country.
Food Scene
High end restaurant with a great happy hour. The lounge area stares out the window at the Rocky Mountains.
67 locals recommend
Bird & Jim
915 Moraine AveHigh end restaurant with a great happy hour. The lounge area stares out the window at the Rocky Mountains.
Claire's On the Park
225 Park LnWe go here for the benediction and brunch.
Great street tacos and Mexican food. Pick up some tacos and walk over to the Avant Garde brewery. Get a beer to wash them down on the patio :)
8 locals recommend
La Cocina De Mama
361 S St Vrain AveGreat street tacos and Mexican food. Pick up some tacos and walk over to the Avant Garde brewery. Get a beer to wash them down on the patio :)
Awesome breakfast spot. I love the caveman hash. Busy on weekends!
36 locals recommend
Notchtop Bakery & Cafe
459 E Wonderview AveAwesome breakfast spot. I love the caveman hash. Busy on weekends!
The Country Market of Estes Park
900 Moraine AveI go here for their deli sandwiches. Yum!
Bars & Breweries
I love sitting on the patio. perhaps my favorite patio to sit on a have a beer. They usually have food trucks rotating through as well.
17 locals recommend
Avant Garde Aleworks
920 Dunraven StI love sitting on the patio. perhaps my favorite patio to sit on a have a beer. They usually have food trucks rotating through as well.
Amazing selection of craft beers and spirits. They also always have a food trucks and plenty of seating.
19 locals recommend
THE BARREL - Estes Park
251 Moraine AveAmazing selection of craft beers and spirits. They also always have a food trucks and plenty of seating.
Artsy craft brewery. They turned an old gas station into a brewery.
27 locals recommend
Lumpy Ridge Brewing
531 S St Vrain AveArtsy craft brewery. They turned an old gas station into a brewery.
Another great brewery in town with a solid rotation of food trucks.
42 locals recommend
Rock Cut Brewing Company
390 W Riverside DrAnother great brewery in town with a solid rotation of food trucks.
Largest whiskey selection west of the Mississippi. Enjoy a craft cocktail with some delicious food in the historic Stanley hotel or take a ghost tour. Elkins Distillery now offers specialty single barrel tastings and limited edition bottles.
91 locals recommend
The Stanley Hotel
333 E Wonderview AveLargest whiskey selection west of the Mississippi. Enjoy a craft cocktail with some delicious food in the historic Stanley hotel or take a ghost tour. Elkins Distillery now offers specialty single barrel tastings and limited edition bottles.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Estes Park Safe Rides
There usually isn't an Uber/Lyft operating up here but try Estes Park Safe Rides.
Website: https://estessaferides.com/
Phone: (970) 682-9985
Getting around
Free Shuttle
There is a free shuttle that operates Spring through Fall. For more info and schedule check out the link below.
https://estespark.colorado.gov/shuttles