Ask the Pack: Estes Park, CO

[HotMop]

Heading there Sunday for 2 nights at The Stanley but need other trip ideas for during the day.

Wachagot?

 

[TaleofTwoDogs]

There's a lot to do in Estes Park and the area but with only two days it will be tough to pick more than just a few places. Also, the weather is forecasted to be in the 20 - 40 degree range with rain projected for Sunday. Here is a web site that might help. Good luck.

A Visitor's Guide to Downtown Estes Park

Estes Park, Colorado, is surrounded by a treasure of natural and scenic wonders. It’s the perfect basecamp for adventure, boasting more than 300 shops that showcase everything from handmade local goods to outdoor gear to good food and drink.

www.visitestespark.com

 

[BulldogBlitz]

Heading there Sunday for 2 nights at The Stanley but need other trip ideas for during the day.

Wachagot?

In room 237?

 

[TaleofTwoDogs]

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

A good place to work on your novel.

 

[BulldogBlitz]

A good place to work on your novel.

All work and no play....or something like that

 

[RivaDawg]

Went there two years ago. It is amazing. Depending on your interests, but I would just stay there and eat and drink for two days. But that’s just me.

 

[The Peeper]

All work and no play....or something like that

REDRUM,

REDRUM!

 

[Shmuley]

Going to be cold. Pack your warm gear.

 

[LocalBeachBum]

Walk up and down the main drag to shop for stuff. I don’t know how many stores would be open, because it may not be tourist season.

if you ride down to Denver, go to Stranahan’s distillery. You might need tickets in advance. It’s not bad whiskey.

if you do like whiskey, get the Colorado honey bourbon whiskey from Durango. you should be able to find it locally in CO.

 

[Ptolemy]

I went for a day or two back in 2012. Amazing place. If you're into breweries the Estes Park brewery is a cool local microbrewery including a "REDRUM red ale". Also Rocky Mountain National park is there with great views/hikes/wildlife weather permitting. Hope you have a great time.

 

[HotMop]

The 2 yutes will want to go into the State Park, what's a good spot to head?

 

[HotMop]

In room 237?

I'm balling in a suite on the 4th floor, 237 was of course booked.

 

[Car Ramrod.sixpack]

We spent a few days in EP back in June and really enjoyed it. You may not get the full EP experience because a lot of places close for the winter. I believe most of RMNP is closed for the season but if the Bear Lake area is open it is worth hiking to some of the waterfalls and lakes. Be sure to rent some ice cleats from the Fly Fishing shop in town if you plan on doing any hiking because you will need them.

Our favorite place for breakfast was the Big Horn, nothing fancy but down home good diner food. I thought the estes egg was over rated. Other restaurants around town can be hit or miss because of the tourism.

For some beautiful drives take Devil’s Gulch road on the north side of town to Drake then to Loveland and return back to EP on Big Thompson Canyon Road.

If you are coming from Denver head west from Golden and take the Peak to Peak highway to EP. Also stop in Golden and do the Coors brewery tour. Be sure to get reservations online ahead of time.

 

[HotMop]

We spent a few days in EP back in June and really enjoyed it. You may not get the full EP experience because a lot of places close for the winter. I believe most of RMNP is closed for the season but if the Bear Lake area is open it is worth hiking to some of the waterfalls and lakes. Be sure to rent some ice cleats from the Fly Fishing shop in town if you plan on doing any hiking because you will need them.

Our favorite place for breakfast was the Big Horn, nothing fancy but down home good diner food. I thought the estes egg was over rated. Other restaurants around town can be hit or miss because of the tourism.

For some beautiful drives take Devil’s Gulch road on the north side of town to Drake then to Loveland and return back to EP on Big Thompson Canyon Road.

If you are coming from Denver head west from Golden and take the Peak to Peak highway to EP. Also stop in Golden and do the Coors brewery tour. Be sure to get reservations online ahead of time.

Good tip, heading to find a reservation

 

[El Perro Grande]

Walk up and down the main drag to shop for stuff. I don’t know how many stores would be open, because it may not be tourist season.

if you ride down to Denver, go to Stranahan’s distillery. You might need tickets in advance. It’s not bad whiskey.

if you do like whiskey, get the Colorado honey bourbon whiskey from Durango. you should be able to find it locally in CO.

If you go to Denver distilleries, check out Molly Brown too. MSU chem e grad, and he designed and fabricated the still.