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Estes Park
USA · Colorado
Estes Park is a mountain town in northern Colorado, set in a high valley along the Big Thompson River at the eastern edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. It serves as the main gateway to the park and is known for its alpine scenery, Lake Estes and the elk that often roam through town. The historic Stanley Hotel, shops along the riverwalk and nearby hiking and wildlife viewing make it a popular year-round base for visitors.
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Things to do in Estes Park
- Retractable Glass Top Tours of RMNP by Purple Points Tour Company · 6 h · from $5 · 5.0/5 (649 reviews)
- The Rocky Mountain National Park Safari Tour · 3 h · from $129.79 · 4.9/5 (432 reviews)
- Top of the World Tour (Wildside 4x4 Tours) · 3 h 30 min · from $124.99 · 5.0/5 (542 reviews)
- Estes Park Aerial Tram Ticket · 1 h 30 min · from $39.95
- Private Wildlife Hiking Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park · 8 h · from $175 · 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Private Three Hour Afternoon Custom Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park · 3 h · from $166 · 5.0/5 (163 reviews)
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-6 · Same time as Costa Rica
- Region
- Colorado
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 40.38° N, 105.52° W
Near Estes Park
- Fort Collins · 44 km away
- Boulder · 45 km away
- Idaho Springs · 71 km away
- Denver · 84 km away
- Breckenridge · 109 km away
- Vail · 109 km away
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Where to stay
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The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat
9.8/10 · 135 reviews
Aspen Winds on Fall River
9.8/10 · 133 reviews
Riverwood on Fall River
9.8/10 · 77 reviews
4 Seasons Inn on Fall River
9.6/10 · 513 reviews
Pine Haven Resort
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