This bookstore is the perfect pairing for the downtown charm of Estes Park accompanied by the cozy and tasty vibes of their next door neighbor, Inkwell coffee shop. The backside of both businesses features a beautiful small park and creek to dusk in your new book and coffee. The handful of rooms in this cabin-like bookstore feature everything from travel books and children's literatures to cookbooks and local Colorado authors and history. My husband and I were on a three day pocket challenge trip (no luggage) or we would have walked out with several treasures beyond the postcards we purchased. The women working the front desk were charming and friendly. I could have cuddled up in here much longer. Kudos to them for sporting several great window displays to lure customers in. You got me! read more

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It was very hot inside the book store and some of the books were mixed into other sections and a bit hard to find. When I had originally looked up this place (on Google Maps) it was telling me it was a "second hand bookstore" safe to say it wasn't. It was also very crowded (nothing the store could do about that though) and some of the workers seemed a bit annoyed, although I would too if I had to work in that heat. The only place where you could feel the AC was in the YA section. Most of the books were 2nds or 3rds of a series and I had a hard time finding any firsts of a series. Also some of the books look as if they are second hand and are damaged?? The book I bought was slightly damaged I did not realize it until I was in the car but I'm sure I can try to fix it. It is a beautiful store though and I'm sure the atmosphere would feel way better if it did not feel so hot in there lol. read more

MacDonald Book Shop - A slightly damaged book I bought from the store. - Bookstores Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

This is a true bookstore in downtown estes park - it was big and had both a wall full of bestsellers as well as several older and more eclectic books. Prices are comparable to any chain bookstore eg barnes and noble. I didn't stay long but if you like roaming bookstores and find yourself in downtown Estes park, it's a great option! read more

I have been a customer of this store since I learned to read about 65 years ago. It never disappoints. This week, I wanted to send a friend a special book (Wild ...) and I wanted to sign it. So rather than Amazon or Barnes Noble, I went downtown to purchase the book; sign it; and then I discovered they would ship it for me!! The book price was the same as the giant Booksellers and I could write a personal note too! This has been a good bookstore for decades and continues to enchant . read more

Very good service very nice people behind the counter, selection was golden I'm really into playing cards and they had cards galore here, and the value was amazing I bought a deck of cards in a wooden box and it was so worth it would recommend 5 stars read more

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This is such a cute little bookshop and definitely worth a stop. Despite its smaller size they have quite the collection and a section for almost every genre. The staff has great recommendations as well. read more

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Wonderful service and selection in a historic and cozy setting. There's a shelf dedicated to uncredited women! I also enjoyed the section for which each staff member stocked a shelf with their favorite/recommended books. The floors creak as you walk around, like a bookstore should. I loved it here! read more

Super cute bookstore located in Estes Park on the Main Street. My friend told me about it so we decided to stop by and saw a huge collection of books. The ladies behind the calendar were super sweet and helped us pick out some books. They also told us about the history of the bookstore going back to 100 years ago and frequent visits from the original owner Jessica. In fact, we saw some books fall down, and she "helped" me find a book to read in my flight back. If you're looking for a book, definitely stop by! read more

Lovely Book shop in downtown Estes Park. You can find street parking or park in a local pay lot. The store is quaint, however it made phenomenal use of its space. Always has a wonderful and attractive storefront window to draw visitors in. There are several sections for all types of genres and reader levels. No overwhelming of sales pestering either. On my visit I overheard phone assistance and it was so warm and sincere even though they did not have a certain item in stock. I heard them try to see if they wanted it ordered and delivered to the store for pick up. I bought a Colorado hiking book for a gift and could've stayed for awhile browsing each section. I recommend this shop for sure ! read more

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What' a cute little book shop on the main strip in Estes. The employee we dealt with was super sweet and friendly. Good selection too!

Neat, homey, and beautiful book shop. They have been here since 1928! Impressive! They have a good variety of book genres, however, my favorite part has to be their souvenir and gifts they have to offer. I bought just about all of my gifts here for friends and family. They have amazing deals! They have unique gifts such as local artists' painted book marks. The ladies working the book store are super friendly and are more than happy to have a conversation with you to tell you about the history of this place. I was very fortunate to have found this shop exploring the mountain town of Estes. read more

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Are there new owners? The selection has gone from standard to heavily romance (which I am not interested in). Fiction section is small and used to be better curated, I didn't walk out with anything. Kids section is small but my kiddos (big readers) found some good stuff. Will come back (as we have been annually for 30+ years) but something seems different/off. Ppl are still friendly. read more

We went to Macdonald Bookshop today to look at books. First, the staff were SO friendly and helpful! We were looking for children's books for our 8 year old science-loving girl. The staff helped us find some books, and as we were leaving after buying a few books, we were given a free advanced copy of Kate the Chemist! What an amazing experience we had at Macdonald's Bookshop! The bookshop was clean and neat. The staff were more than happy to help us find books and put away any books we didn't want. And their prices were very reasonable. We only found one book that was more than what it would cost on Amazon! Great book store! read more

Right when we walked in the young lady behind the counter was completely rude. Had no idea what we did to deserve to be treated that way. Never going to come back to this place. read more

Love this book store!! So cute, very friendly staff, and great selection of books. I particularly love the children's selection and the cookbook selection. It's a no brainer to buy books here instead of an amazon etc I hope they stay open forever read more

For a small town bookshop, they have an incredible selection of the latest published fiction/bestsellers as well as beautiful editions of classics. I was highly impressed and will definitely be back. read more

I drove up from Littleton with my 11 yr old kid on a school holiday. He loves exploring new towns and is blissed out if there is a bookstore so we definitely planned to stop here. It is a pretty tiny place but I was struck by how well-curated it is, including the kids' section. I love that they only display one copy of every title that they carry so they maximize the variety. There's only so much you can do to generate purchases in a space this size and I feel like they've been very smart with the choices they've made. The sales lady was very nice and charming and welcoming. A+. read more

A wonderful independent bookseller, MacDonald's has been a fixture in Estes Park forever. We found several useful and interesting books this trip to Estes. The Mister likes to purchase hiking guides so he can torture us with new and strenuous RMNP hikes. After returning to Austin, I am still enjoying the bestseller an employee recommended. There is a special newspaper/magazine section and a bestsellers area if you aren't sure what you want to read. Very helpful and knowledgeable employees who are all about customer service. read more

A wonderful, quirky independent bookshop nestled downtown in a log cabin shop in Estes Park. We stop in every time we're in town. It is a serene, quiet, book-filled respite from the annoying summer tourism crowd looking for stuffed elk heads, polished beads, or fudge. They have an outstanding selection of local interest books. Some of the gems I've picked up here include a field guide of edible and medicinal Rocky Mountain plants, a history of western settlement in Colorado, and a guide to abandoned ghost towns. Definitely worth a stop! read more

This adorable bookshop is a staple of my childhood nostalgia. My grandparents live in Estes Park and as a lifelong bookworm (encouraged by my former-teacher grandmother), I begged to go here pretty much every time I visited. It's still awesome. It's tiny, crowded, quaint, and a little overpriced, but it is exactly everything a bookstore should be. I could spend hours browsing every shelf then picking a title to flip through in one of the little chairs placed in nooks. Book nooks, if you will. The staff is friendly and helpful, but will leave you to browse in silence, which is nice. I still want to go here every time I visit. read more

A great little independent bookshop in downtown Estes Park. They got a great selection of books and magazines! Staff is always friendly!

I LOVE this store! I've been going to Estes since the 1950s and have always made it a point to go to MacDona'd's. It was upgraded after the flood and it's better than ever. Terrific selection of books. It is to Estes Park what Powell's is to Portland. What the Tattered Cover is to Denver. What the Strand is to NYC. read more

Super friendly and helpful staff. Very knowledgeable too. Bought some field guides for week of hiking in nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. They have a great selection of fiction and non-fiction. There is a natural resource management section too! Support local independent bookstores! But books here! read more

This is by far the best book store in Estes Park I have been stopping by the store on each visit many many many years. Staff and owner are great people and very helpful. If you are looking for something to read during your visit to RMNP be sure to visit this shop! This store has been run by the same family for 3 generations. read more

Great bookstore. It is obvious that they put a lot of thought into what they carry. Definitely worth stopping by!

Nice independent bookstore with very friendly staff. They had some nice things and a nice atmosphere.

This is a very small store, the selection is limited, but it's worth checking out. There are a lot of books about Estes, RMNP and the history of this area. read more

Nice selection of books and very cozy; reminds you of time gone by now..... Didn't buy anything, but did enjoy our browse. Mainly went in to see if the "MacDonalds" were really Scottish so my hubby from Scotland could have a chat, but don't think that was the case. He He. Nice visit, anyway. read more

Wonderful little gem of a store. Don't miss it. Selection is great and staff is superb.

I stopped in this bookstore twice in one day while walking through downtown Estes Park today. The store itself is small but, despite this, MacDonald Book Shop still has a good variety of books that will keep you entertained when you're taking a break from enjoying the great outdoors. You'll find fiction, non-fiction, mystery, travel, language and many more genres here. Prices are high compared to big-box bookstores but the value is made up for by having a friendly and attentive staff. I prefer to patronize small, locally run businesses, so purchasing a book from MacDonald gives me that added good feeling of "sticking it to the man". (yes, YOU Barnes and Noble.) The store also has a wide variety of magazines for sale. read more

Great old bookshop. Nice people Been around forever and has the corrector to prove it

Great selection and friendly service in a welcoming, historic building. I found exactly what I needed and then stayed to read awhile.

The history, the warmth of the staff, the decor, and the surprisingly broad book selection makes this store a little gem in Estes Park.

My hubby and I spent a few days at the Stanley Hotel, and walked thru the shops in Estes Park. I wanted this certain book and saw the MacDonald Book Shop and stopped in. The service was awesome, and my book was ordered for me and I received it within a couple of days!!!! A great store, have told family and friends about it, and we will definitely stop by again, on our next Stanley stay!! read more

Great indepent bookshop. A town of this size is very lucky to have the breadth and depth of books to peruse and purchase. Excellent if you want trail/hiking guides or just good literature. Also good selection of magazines and newspapers. read more