Estes Park Colorado Travel Information
Estes Park in the Front Range of the Rockies is a mid-sized community
surrounded by natural splendor, and right on the doorstep of
Colorado's most famous national park. Among the most photographed
locations in the west, Rocky Mountain National Park includes over 400
square miles of beautiful mountain lakes, meadows, and peaks. With its
prime position at the east entrance, Estes Park is a natural
embarkation point for visitors from east of the mountains. While
the surrounding territory is the prime attraction, Estes Park itself
is a pleasant place to spend the day. A full range of dining, lodging,
and entertainment options are available in town, and shops and art
galleries are abundant on the main thoroughfares. Local attractions
include the sprawling Stanley Hotel, which inspired Stephen King's
novel The Shining, and several museums on pioneer and western
history. Street sculptures, fun annual events, and western-themed
decoration bring additional color and character to this cheerful town.
Estes Park is in north central Colorado, just west of the
Denver/Fort Collins metro corridor.
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