Gregg & Cindi’s Guidebook
Food scene
Just down the road from The Getaway: Casual, rustic eatery offering locally sourced meats & produce, plus hearty mountain fare & wine
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Bird & Jim
915 Moraine AveJust down the road from The Getaway: Casual, rustic eatery offering locally sourced meats & produce, plus hearty mountain fare & wine
Just down the road from The Getaway: 1675 CO-66 - Happy Hour & Dinner: Woodsy gathering place with live music serving carefully sourced American eats, plus Sunday brunch. A local favorite with an outdoor patio and live music. Check their website for details
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The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern
1675 Colorado 66Just down the road from The Getaway: 1675 CO-66 - Happy Hour & Dinner: Woodsy gathering place with live music serving carefully sourced American eats, plus Sunday brunch. A local favorite with an outdoor patio and live music. Check their website for details
390 E. Elkhorn (Mainstreet) Vibrant, locally owned, sustainable cafe serving up traditional Mexican eats plus margaritas & beer. Local Hangout. Outdoor Patio.
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Ed's Cantina & Grill
390 E Elkhorn Ave390 E. Elkhorn (Mainstreet) Vibrant, locally owned, sustainable cafe serving up traditional Mexican eats plus margaritas & beer. Local Hangout. Outdoor Patio.
1350 Fall River Road - Happy Hour, Dinner, Weekend Brunch: Enduring locale with airy, rustic dining rooms (1970’s) Patio seating next to the river for choice steaks, Colorado trout and a good old fashioned salad bar. Prime Rib and Seafood buffet on Friday nights. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights too!
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Nicky's Steakhouse Restaurant
1350 Fall River Rd1350 Fall River Road - Happy Hour, Dinner, Weekend Brunch: Enduring locale with airy, rustic dining rooms (1970’s) Patio seating next to the river for choice steaks, Colorado trout and a good old fashioned salad bar. Prime Rib and Seafood buffet on Friday nights. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights too!
By far the best BBQ in the State of Colorado! Just down the road from The Getaway. Go early, plan to wait or consider carry-out and eat on our back patio. You'll never be disappointed at Dave's!
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Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Tap House
820 Moraine AveBy far the best BBQ in the State of Colorado! Just down the road from The Getaway. Go early, plan to wait or consider carry-out and eat on our back patio. You'll never be disappointed at Dave's!
Hunters Chop House
1690 Big Thompson AveUnder new ownership as 7 Keys Lodge you'll not want to miss this unique place just minutes from Lilly Lake.
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The Baldpate Inn
4900 CO-7Under new ownership as 7 Keys Lodge you'll not want to miss this unique place just minutes from Lilly Lake.
Delicious food, great atmosphere, friendly service and an exceptional selection of beers! Plus it's at the Stanley Hotel and there's so much to see and do there you should definitely make this a stopping spot!
The Post Chicken & Beer - Estes Park
333 East Wonderview AvenueDelicious food, great atmosphere, friendly service and an exceptional selection of beers! Plus it's at the Stanley Hotel and there's so much to see and do there you should definitely make this a stopping spot!
Gear to Rent or Buy
Indoor Rock Climbing - The Mountain Shop 2050 Big Thompson Ave. Estes Park offers a wonderful indoor rock climbing wall as well as everything you could ever want or need for being outdoors. They also have a great rental outfit if you don’t or can’t bring everything from home. https://www.estesparkmountainshop.com/
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Estes Park Mountain Shop
2050 Big Thompson AveIndoor Rock Climbing - The Mountain Shop 2050 Big Thompson Ave. Estes Park offers a wonderful indoor rock climbing wall as well as everything you could ever want or need for being outdoors. They also have a great rental outfit if you don’t or can’t bring everything from home. https://www.estesparkmountainshop.com/
Great Breakfast
Claire's On the Park
225 Park LnBest Eggs Benny in Town. Great Patio and Views!
459 E. Wonderview - A local favorite. Comfy standby offering large breakfast & lunch menus with a focus on local & organic ingredients.
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Notchtop Bakery & Cafe
459 E Wonderview Ave459 E. Wonderview - A local favorite. Comfy standby offering large breakfast & lunch menus with a focus on local & organic ingredients.
Sightseeing
Besucherzentrum Beaver Meadows
1000 US-36Rocky Mountain National Park's Alpine Visitor Center is located at 11,796 feet above sea level at Fall River Pass, one mile west of the highest point on Trail Ridge Road and four miles east of the Continental Divide at Milner Pass.
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Alpine Visitor Center
Trail Ridge RoadRocky Mountain National Park's Alpine Visitor Center is located at 11,796 feet above sea level at Fall River Pass, one mile west of the highest point on Trail Ridge Road and four miles east of the Continental Divide at Milner Pass.
Lily Lake
Things To Do
2250 Big Thompson Ave. - Long-standing family entertainment center with go-karts, bumper boats, bungee trampolines & the best miniature golf in Estes Park.
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Estes Park Ride-A-Kart
2250 Big Thompson Ave 2250 Big Thompson Ave. - Long-standing family entertainment center with go-karts, bumper boats, bungee trampolines & the best miniature golf in Estes Park.
490 Prospect Village Drive - This outdoor adventure destination features an aerial obstacle course at 10 & 21 ft. above ground as well as an axe throwing area.
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Open Air Adventure Park
490 Prospect Village Dr490 Prospect Village Drive - This outdoor adventure destination features an aerial obstacle course at 10 & 21 ft. above ground as well as an axe throwing area.
This is a wonderful place to visit while in Estes Park. Bring a pic-nic or grab breakfast, lunch or dinner at the newly relocated Dunraven Inn at the Estes Park Resort which sits overlooking beautiful Lake Estes. Rent pontoon boats, fishing boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, or paddle boats. If you don’t want to get out on the water consider walking the path the entire perimeter of the lake - almost 5 miles of paved path.
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Lake Estes Marina
1770 Big Thompson AveThis is a wonderful place to visit while in Estes Park. Bring a pic-nic or grab breakfast, lunch or dinner at the newly relocated Dunraven Inn at the Estes Park Resort which sits overlooking beautiful Lake Estes. Rent pontoon boats, fishing boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, or paddle boats. If you don’t want to get out on the water consider walking the path the entire perimeter of the lake - almost 5 miles of paved path.
Estes Valley Community Center
660 Community Dr2166 CO-66, Estes Park, CO 80517 - Best trail ride in the county. Great views, wonderful staff, lots of riding options. Reservations are highly recommended. https://www.skhorses.com/cowpoke-corner-corral-stables - (970) 586-5890
Cowpoke Corner Corral
2166 CO-662166 CO-66, Estes Park, CO 80517 - Best trail ride in the county. Great views, wonderful staff, lots of riding options. Reservations are highly recommended. https://www.skhorses.com/cowpoke-corner-corral-stables - (970) 586-5890
Offering day and night time hotel tours and activities as well as a Whiskey Bar & Lounge which features lunch and dinner, fine beverage selections, a historic cocktail menu and Colorado's largest selection of whiskeys and single malt scotches.
Reservations and tickets required for tours
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The Stanley Hotel
333 E Wonderview AveOffering day and night time hotel tours and activities as well as a Whiskey Bar & Lounge which features lunch and dinner, fine beverage selections, a historic cocktail menu and Colorado's largest selection of whiskeys and single malt scotches.
Reservations and tickets required for tours
Mustang Mountain Coaster
1180 Dry Gulch RdBackbone Adventures
1851 N Lake AveDay passes for visitors not staying in YMCA lodging can be purchased for $25 for adults, $10 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under are free.
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YMCA of the Rockies
2515 Tunnel RdDay passes for visitors not staying in YMCA lodging can be purchased for $25 for adults, $10 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under are free.
Grocery Stores
This is a small, but decent mom & pop grocery store just down the road from The Getaway. Wonderful deli and ice cream counter. Easy to get in and out - rarely any crowds! Please support them if you need to pick anything up during your visit.
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The Country Market of Estes Park
900 Moraine AveThis is a small, but decent mom & pop grocery store just down the road from The Getaway. Wonderful deli and ice cream counter. Easy to get in and out - rarely any crowds! Please support them if you need to pick anything up during your visit.
Safeway
451 E Wonderview AveDollar General
451 Stanley AveCoffee Shops
150 E. Elkhorn Avenue (downtown) - Artisan shop for craft coffee drinks, books, fountain pens, ink, fine paper & other writing supplies as well as a nice restroom :) The BEST place for coffee if you’re downtown, though be patient if you have to wait. You won’t be disappointed! Plan to spend time relaxing out back, sipping your coffee, & people watching. Kids can climb on the rocks nearby while you hang out in the beautiful area near the river enjoying all the sweetness of a mountain vacation!
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Inkwell & Brew
150 E Elkhorn Ave150 E. Elkhorn Avenue (downtown) - Artisan shop for craft coffee drinks, books, fountain pens, ink, fine paper & other writing supplies as well as a nice restroom :) The BEST place for coffee if you’re downtown, though be patient if you have to wait. You won’t be disappointed! Plan to spend time relaxing out back, sipping your coffee, & people watching. Kids can climb on the rocks nearby while you hang out in the beautiful area near the river enjoying all the sweetness of a mountain vacation!
510 Moraine Avenue - Chill neighborhood coffee shop serving java & bites in a comfy atmosphere with outside tables & a wonderful duck pond. A great place to sit outside and sip coffee or inside when the weather is inclement with great views, yummy snacks, but slow service, so stop only when you’re in a good mood and have extra time!
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Coffee on the Rocks
510 Moraine Ave510 Moraine Avenue - Chill neighborhood coffee shop serving java & bites in a comfy atmosphere with outside tables & a wonderful duck pond. A great place to sit outside and sip coffee or inside when the weather is inclement with great views, yummy snacks, but slow service, so stop only when you’re in a good mood and have extra time!
470 E. Elkhorn (Mainstreet) - Relaxed light-filled hangout with bamboo floors featuring organic coffee, baked goods & sandwiches. A local favorite!
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Kind Coffee
470 E Elkhorn Ave470 E. Elkhorn (Mainstreet) - Relaxed light-filled hangout with bamboo floors featuring organic coffee, baked goods & sandwiches. A local favorite!