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Rocky Mountain National Park
Experience the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains as you move in elevation from 8,000 to 14,259 feet. You'll traverse wet, grassy valleys to the weather-ravaged top of mountains. Hike, mountain bike, or watch for wildlife.Golfing
Tee off on one of the most beautiful golf courses in the U.S. The Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course is open mid-April through October. Tee times are strongly recommended. Please call 866.586.8146.www.estesvalleyrecreation.com/18holegolf.html
If you prefer to only play nine holes, make a tee time at the Lake Estes 9 Hole Executive Course. Call 970.586.8176 for more information.
www.estesvalleyrecreation.com/9holegolf.html
Chuck Wagon Supper & Show
Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Resort is home to northern Colorado's only chuck wagon experience. Start with supper, and then enjoy an evening filled with music, dancing, and fun. Various entertainers will delight guests with country, fifties, love ballads, and old standards. For pricing, reservations, and menus, please call 970.586.7328.Shows run Friday and Saturday nights from the third week in May until the third week in September.
The fun continues well into the night with a DJ and dancing.
Roosevelt National Forest
Get up close to nature in the 1,240-square mile Roosevelt National Forest. Enjoy extensive opportunities to hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, fish, camp, four-wheel, and observe nature.Horseback riding
Enjoy the scenery of Estes Park and the surrounding National Forest while on horseback. Estes Park offers a number of tour companies that offer group rides of varying lengths and experience levels.Cowpoke Corner Corral
970.586.5890
nationalparkgatewaystables.com/
National Park Gateway Stables
970.586.5269
nationalparkgatewaystables.com
Sombrero Ranches
970.586.4577
www.sombrero.com/
Fly fishing trips
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fly fisher, Wild Basin Outfitters gives you a fishing experience like no other. Choose a six-hour, half-day, or full-day trip.
303.525.7373
www.wildbasinoutfitters.com
Wildlife tours
Enjoy an unforgettable nature experience. Yellow Wood Guiding offers nature tours, wildflower walks, photo safaris, and wildlife tours customized to your interests.
Restaurants
Satisfy every craving with the delicious and diverse restaurants located near Estes Park. Some of the most popular destinations include:| Dunraven Inn | Nicky's Steakhouse |
| Big Horn Restaurant | Big Horn Restaurant |
| Ed's Cantina & Grill | Twin Owls Steakhouse |
| Grumpy Gringo | Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Taphouse |
| Estes Park Brewery | Bob & Tony's Pizza |
| Egg & I | Thai Kitchen |
| Dairy Queen | Donut Haus |
Estes Park
Don't forget to visit downtown Estes Park. This quaint little village features museums, galleries, restaurants, shopping, and free concerts and events.Estes Park eWelcome Center
www.estes-park.com
Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.estesparkcvb.com
Rafting
Designed for both first-time and experienced rafters, these trips are ideal for the whole family. Take a relaxed ride down the Colorado River or get wet on the rapids of the Cache La Poudre River.Rapid Transit Rafting
800.367.8523
www.rapidtransitrafting.com
Mountain Whitewater Descents
888.855.8874
www.raftmwd.com
Hot air balloon rides
Get a bird's eye view of spectacular Colorado with Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights. Mountains, plains, and wildlife as far as you can see.
