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Family-run restaurant at the west end of downtown serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6 am every day.Family-run restaurant at the west end of downtown serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6 am every day.

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Moraine Avenue restaurant open since 2016, with seasonal menus built on local ingredients and a wine list that…Moraine Avenue restaurant open since 2016, with seasonal menus built on local ingredients and a wine list that has won a Wine Spectator award every year since 2020. Reservations encouraged.

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Thai and Vietnamese restaurant on West Riverside Drive: pho, curries, noodle dishes and sushi rolls…Thai and Vietnamese restaurant on West Riverside Drive: pho, curries, noodle dishes and sushi rolls, with pickup, delivery and catering.

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The Stanley Hotel's all-day restaurant: relaxed American food with a Colorado bent, family-friendly…The Stanley Hotel's all-day restaurant: relaxed American food with a Colorado bent, family-friendly, with a whiskey bar. Breakfast from 7 am; late fare until 10 pm, 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Downtown restaurant and full bar on Park Lane since 1992, with a seasonal menu made to order from local food…Downtown restaurant and full bar on Park Lane since 1992, with a seasonal menu made to order from local food. Weekend breakfast 9 am to noon.

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Modern American restaurant, bar and event venue at The Estes Park Resort on Lake Estes, serving breakfast…Modern American restaurant, bar and event venue at The Estes Park Resort on Lake Estes, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7 am daily.

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The Stanley Hotel's steakhouse, named for the rancher and lawyer Alexander MacGregor: prime beef…The Stanley Hotel's steakhouse, named for the rancher and lawyer Alexander MacGregor: prime beef, seafood and cocktails, with a seasonal patio. Reservations strongly recommended.

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Burger restaurant on West Elkhorn with beef, bison and elk burgers, bison brats, hand-cut fries…Burger restaurant on West Elkhorn with beef, bison and elk burgers, bison brats, hand-cut fries, elk chili and hand-spun shakes.

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Barbecue restaurant on Moraine Avenue with hand-rubbed, slow-smoked meats and rotating draft beers…Barbecue restaurant on Moraine Avenue with hand-rubbed, slow-smoked meats and rotating draft beers; one of five Smokin' Dave's in Colorado.

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American restaurant on West Elkhorn in a vintage building hung with antiques and collectibles…American restaurant on West Elkhorn in a vintage building hung with antiques and collectibles. Open from 11 am daily; online reservations, parties and catering.

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Bakery and cafe on East Wonderview Avenue serving breakfast and lunch from 7 am to 3 pm every day.Bakery and cafe on East Wonderview Avenue serving breakfast and lunch from 7 am to 3 pm every day.

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Steakhouse at Taharaa Mountain Lodge serving steaks, wild game, seafood and seasonal dishes for dinner…Steakhouse at Taharaa Mountain Lodge serving steaks, wild game, seafood and seasonal dishes for dinner, open nightly from 5 pm May to October and fewer nights in winter.

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American restaurant on Moraine Avenue serving from 7:30 am every day…American restaurant on Moraine Avenue serving from 7:30 am every day, known on its own site for breakfast and brunch; closes at 3 pm on Wednesdays.

Bar

Family-founded brewery off Highway 7 pouring European-inspired beer and house seltzers, with food trucks…Family-founded brewery off Highway 7 pouring European-inspired beer and house seltzers, with food trucks, live music, open mic on the first and third Wednesdays, and dogs and children welcome.

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Brewery and taproom at the foot of Prospect Mountain, an easy walk from downtown. Indoor and outdoor seating…Brewery and taproom at the foot of Prospect Mountain, an easy walk from downtown. Indoor and outdoor seating, a dog-friendly patio, crowlers to go and trivia on Tuesdays, 7 to 9 pm.

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Winery tasting room on Moraine Avenue pouring its own Colorado wines and others from Colorado wineries and…Winery tasting room on Moraine Avenue pouring its own Colorado wines and others from Colorado wineries and meaderies, with local beer and whiskey and snacks from Colorado makers.

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Beer, wine and spirits garden on Moraine Avenue with a patio, comfort food…Beer, wine and spirits garden on Moraine Avenue with a patio, comfort food, food trucks and an events calendar.

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Nagl's Wheel Bar, in the center of downtown since 1945: pool tables, shuffleboard, darts, foosball…Nagl's Wheel Bar, in the center of downtown since 1945: pool tables, shuffleboard, darts, foosball, arcade games and a digital jukebox, open 10 am to 2 am every day but Christmas.

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The Stanley Hotel's whiskey bar, built around what the hotel calls Colorado's largest whiskey collection…The Stanley Hotel's whiskey bar, built around what the hotel calls Colorado's largest whiskey collection, with bar food and private guided tastings in the vault.

Coffee & Sweets

Coffee by day and cocktails by night on East Elkhorn: specialty coffee and breakfast in the morning…Coffee by day and cocktails by night on East Elkhorn: specialty coffee and breakfast in the morning, then handcrafted cocktails and small plates in the Velvet Lounge.

Shop

Seasonal store for souvenirs, shirts and outdoor gear on East Elkhorn…Seasonal store for souvenirs, shirts and outdoor gear on East Elkhorn, open from Memorial Day weekend to early November and restocked with new merchandise every season. A seasonal business since 1956.

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Outdoor gear and clothing shop on Big Thompson Avenue since 1986, with a large rental department…Outdoor gear and clothing shop on Big Thompson Avenue since 1986, with a large rental department, guided climbing, hiking and snowshoe trips, and an indoor climbing gym.

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Independent bookstore on East Elkhorn with books for all ages…Independent bookstore on East Elkhorn with books for all ages, local reading picks and author and community events.

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Glassblowing studio and gallery at the west end of Elkhorn Avenue where you can watch the glassblowers work…Glassblowing studio and gallery at the west end of Elkhorn Avenue where you can watch the glassblowers work and buy platters, vases, jewelry and figurines. Free parking out front.

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Outdoor gear and clothing store on Moraine Avenue with rentals, fly-tying classes and guided fly fishing…Outdoor gear and clothing store on Moraine Avenue with rentals, fly-tying classes and guided fly fishing, hiking and snowshoe trips. Hours change with the season.

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West Elkhorn shop making salt water taffy to the same recipe since 1935…West Elkhorn shop making salt water taffy to the same recipe since 1935; on most mornings its 77-year-old Model K Kiss wrapping machine is at work. Open all year.

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Wildlife art gallery and home store side by side on East Elkhorn: sculpture, paintings, knives…Wildlife art gallery and home store side by side on East Elkhorn: sculpture, paintings, knives, Pendleton throws, pipes, glassware and dinnerware.

Trail

Forest Service trail #933 off Highway 7 to a 9,740-foot summit with views of Longs Peak…Forest Service trail #933 off Highway 7 to a 9,740-foot summit with views of Longs Peak, the Continental Divide, Lake Estes and the town. Level for a mile, then switchbacks and a short scramble.

Trailhead

The trailhead where Bear Lake Road ends, at 9,475 feet: the short loop round Bear Lake…The trailhead where Bear Lake Road ends, at 9,475 feet: the short loop round Bear Lake, and the trails to Nymph, Dream and Emerald lakes, Odessa Lake and Flattop Mountain. The lot is often full by 9 am.

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Small lot, shuttle stop and vault toilet on Bear Lake Road…Small lot, shuttle stop and vault toilet on Bear Lake Road, at the foot of the steep 1.5-mile climb to Bierstadt Lake through aspens.

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Trailhead on the road along Moraine Park for the 2.4-mile walk to Cub Lake…Trailhead on the road along Moraine Park for the 2.4-mile walk to Cub Lake, starting at 8,080 feet with about 540 feet of gain.

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Trailhead at the end of the Moraine Park road for The Pool (1.7 miles), Fern Falls (2.5)…Trailhead at the end of the Moraine Park road for The Pool (1.7 miles), Fern Falls (2.5), Fern Lake (3.8) and Odessa Lake (4.9), starting at 8,155 feet.

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Trailhead on Bear Lake Road for Alberta Falls (0.8 mile), Mills Lake, The Loch, Black Lake and Sky Pond…Trailhead on Bear Lake Road for Alberta Falls (0.8 mile), Mills Lake, The Loch, Black Lake and Sky Pond. The lot fills early every day; the park suggests Park & Ride and the Bear Lake shuttle.

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Trailhead in Horseshoe Park for Lake Ypsilon (4.5 miles one way) and Lawn Lake (6.2 miles)…Trailhead in Horseshoe Park for Lake Ypsilon (4.5 miles one way) and Lawn Lake (6.2 miles), starting at 8,540 feet. Stock loading area nearby.

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Lot beside Highway 7 with vault toilets and a viewing dock, at the start of the Lily Lake Trail: benches…Lot beside Highway 7 with vault toilets and a viewing dock, at the start of the Lily Lake Trail: benches, two bridges and a wetland boardwalk, with views of Longs Peak and Twin Sisters.

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Forest Service trailhead on US 36 between Estes Park and Lyons for the Lion Gulch Trail to Homestead Meadows…Forest Service trailhead on US 36 between Estes Park and Lyons for the Lion Gulch Trail to Homestead Meadows, where eight homesteads were settled between 1889 and 1923. No fee; dogs on a hand-held leash.

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Trailhead by the Longs Peak Ranger Station at 9,300 feet, for Chasm Lake (4.2 miles) and the 8-mile…Trailhead by the Longs Peak Ranger Station at 9,300 feet, for Chasm Lake (4.2 miles) and the 8-mile, 4,885-foot climb to the summit of Longs Peak.

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Rocky Mountain National Park trailhead 1.8 miles by road from Bond Park downtown…Rocky Mountain National Park trailhead 1.8 miles by road from Bond Park downtown: Gem Lake is 1.6 miles and about 1,000 feet up from here. A park entrance pass is required.

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Paved lot, picnic tables and restrooms beside Sprague Lake…Paved lot, picnic tables and restrooms beside Sprague Lake, with a short loop round the lake that the park describes as wheelchair and stroller accessible. Open all year.

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Trailhead and ranger station at the end of Wild Basin Road, off Highway 7, for Copeland Falls (0.3 mile)…Trailhead and ranger station at the end of Wild Basin Road, off Highway 7, for Copeland Falls (0.3 mile), Calypso Cascades (1.8), Ouzel Falls (2.7) and the lakes beyond.

Park Our pick

Trail Ridge Road, which links Estes Park and Grand Lake in summer…Trail Ridge Road, which links Estes Park and Grand Lake in summer, Bear Lake Road and more than 350 miles of trail. An entrance pass is needed at all hours, and a timed-entry reservation from late May to mid-October.

Venue

Nonprofit gallery upstairs in Stanley Village showing regional and local artists…Nonprofit gallery upstairs in Stanley Village showing regional and local artists, with art classes and the fall Estes Valley Plein Air paint-out.

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Tram running since 1955 from Riverside Drive to the 8,708-foot summit of Prospect Mountain…Tram running since 1955 from Riverside Drive to the 8,708-foot summit of Prospect Mountain, with a viewing platform and café at the top. Open daily May 9 to November 1 in 2026; no park pass needed.

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The Town of Estes Park's events complex on Rooftop Way, with indoor and outdoor event space and equestrian…The Town of Estes Park's events complex on Rooftop Way, with indoor and outdoor event space and equestrian facilities. Its Events Division puts on the Town's signature events, from the Wool Market in June to the Rooftop Rodeo in July.

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The library district's main library on East Elkhorn: books and media, public computers, printing…The library district's main library on East Elkhorn: books and media, public computers, printing, meeting rooms, a makerspace and programs, plus a holds-and-book-drop mini-branch, The Twig, at the community center.

Lodging Our pick

F.O. Stanley's 1909 hotel, known for its link to Stephen King's The Shining…F.O. Stanley's 1909 hotel, known for its link to Stephen King's The Shining. Visitors who are not staying can book tours, eat at the restaurants and see concerts; day parking is $10.