This rock shop is large and well stocked. It was clean and organized. I could have spent a lot of…read moretime browsing and lolly-gagging but we had places to be. Walking out of the back of the shop was a really picturesque (picture included) view of the mountains and river. It was so soothing. I was able to score some small stones to add to my collection for a fair price. I will say that the cashier was friendly enough. I would definitely come back.

This IS the place to go if you are looking for larger rocks and crystals! They do not sell a good…read morevariety of jewelry related items, but they have the most AMAZING selection of geodes, HUGE rocks, decorative rocks, and pocket sized rocks/crystals. They offer a really good value! Highly suggest this place if you are looking for rocks and/or crystals.

A hidden gem in Estes Park! Very easy to miss since it is off the beaten trail but is well worth a…read morequick visit to help round out your EP experience. The museum is free but has been shut recently to the public, likely due to the ongoing COVID crisis. Come learn about the influential Stanley family and how they shaped Estes Park forever!

Knowledgeable guide explained the hydro-electric generators and later diesel generator. All…read moremachines and artifacts are in (good) as-installed and as-used condition. A must-see for the mechanically inclined.

This was such a cool stop during our visit to Estes Park. We failed to plan far enough ahead to get…read moreon the list but managed to attend the monthly open house. It was really neat!

Absolutely awesome and educational visit to the observatory. Mike was both intelligent and…read morehumorous. It wasn't the best conditions for viewing but we still had a great evening. Two guest astronomers - Dave and Jesse were awesome too. Thanks Mike!!!

There are dead butterflies in a living space... This clearly was not intended…read more The wall hangings and photos are not "creepy", they actually come off pretty tacky here, in all honesty. The coolest thing about this area of the Stanley for me was seeing the historical items that have been preserved. Not scary, just something mildly entertaining to take up about 5 minutes of your day.

The Stanley museum, from what we can gather, consists of a bunch of memorabilia tossed into the…read morebasement of the Stanley Hotel. There is a fish tank with two trout. There was a butterfly exhibit, but now it is just a glass cabinet with some plants in it. There are photos of famous folk who have been to the Stanley. Like Bob Dylan... who knew? Plus, the digital photo display of all the ghost photos taken in the hotel over the years. Uber creepy. If you are staying at the Stanley, or are here early for the ghost tour, it won't hurt to check out the "museum", but this is not a destination stop. Price is right, though: free.

This is my favorite glass shop in Estes Park! The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. The glass…read moreblowing demonstrations are really interesting as well. My favorite glass pieces have come from this shop and I highly recommend stopping by.

This is a super cute little artsy shop in the Estes Park area, full of glass-blown pieces - you…read morewill want to buy all of them! The glass blowers are actually working at this shop and you can see them creating all the glass pieces they have for sale, which is extra neat and makes it a little extra special. If you're a fan of local artists, glasswork, or just want a really cool souvenir from your Colorado trip, this is definitely a good place to stop!

4/26/25-As a historian I love old buildings and this is a unique part of Colorado history. At the…read moresame time trying to make old buildings meet modern needs has to been done if you want them to be usable to the public. First thing is that the building is not ADA friendly. The only bathrooms the had open during Bigfoot Days were down some stairs. No elevator access or ground floor bathrooms. So if you have mobility devices or walking issues this is not a place for you. Also even the 'updated' seats are not American size. I say this because a lot of Americans are overweight and if you have any weight on you, you are squished in the chairs. A lot would need to be done to make the building friendly for all which I understand would be a huge expense. I hope the city helps put some money into this place so that it would be good for city sponsored events.

This movie theatre is very historic, not like your new comfortable theatre's but they do offer you…read morea butt pad! It gets kinda cold in there in the winter so bring a sweatshirt! It's amazing to talk to the owners bout this theatre and how old it really is!

This a beautiful small town located at the foot of the Rocky Mountain National Park. There is a…read morefree trolly that will take you around town and stop at various places to let you off to tour around and then you can get back on when you want to. There are small stops everywhere that are fun to shop around in at your leisure.

While visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, I spent some time in Estes Park after each day in the…read morepark. You have to go through this town to get to a couple of the park entrances. I grabbed dinner at a few restaurants and spent some time in Stanley Park. The view of Lake Estes from the park is stunning. The downtown area in Estes Park has a number of restaurants and retail stores. For activities, there is an Aerial Tramway to Prospect Mountain's summit or you can jump on a jeep tour. If you love outdoor activities, this is a great place to visit. Sadly, there was a huge wildfire going on when I was here that caused a lot of smoke. But overall, Estes Park is a great town to visit and has lots to do.