Estes Park
About 1 hr 30 min by car from Denver
The mountain town at the gate of Rocky Mountain National Park, with elk in the streets each fall.
Why locals go
Elk, alpine lakes and Trail Ridge Road.
Visiting Denver?
At 1 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Denver for your flight home.
What to book
- Trail Ridge Road
- Bear Lake hikes
- Horseback ride
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Stanley Hotel stay
- Dream Lake at sunrise
With friends
- Hike Sky Pond
- Horseback ride
When to go
June to September, timed entry may apply.