Is Estes Park worth visiting?
Is Estes Park worth visiting?
Estes Park is an idyllic “base camp” town at the Eastern entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and is well worth exploring prior to your visit. You definitely need to visit this national park well prepared and with appropriate outdoor gear.
What is there to see between Estes Park and Denver?
Things to See Along the Drive
- The Continental Divide.
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park.
- Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
- Indian Peaks Wilderness Area.
- Eldora Ski Resort.
- Ghost towns (Hesse, Caribou, and Apex).
- Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Lake Estes.
What is the best time to visit Estes Park?
Q: When is the best time to visit? A: Once a mostly summer vacation destination, Estes Park has developed into a year-round attraction. July, August and September are the most popular months thanks to the mild, dry climate – offering a respite for those living in hotter, more humid locations.
Is there a shuttle from Denver to Estes Park?
Take the Estes Park Shuttle from the Denver’s Union Station, Denver International Airport or Denver Greyhound Bus Station to Estes Park. It’s $95 round-trip ($55 one-way). Contact (970-586-5151, estesparkshuttle.com for more information.
Is Peak to Peak Highway worth it?
On the weekends, prospectors still pan for gold in the creeks, and there are a few gold mines along the way that allow the public to pan for the sparkling golden flakes. Visitors have to pay to pan, but children find it exciting and many times rewarding, making it worth the small fee.
Is Colorado Springs or Estes Park better?
Both have nature and hiking. Estes Park has great resorts with cabins, cottages, lodges, etc., while Colorado Springs is more of a hotel stay in my opinion. I would say as far as tourist attractions go, Colorado Springs has more but I still liked Estes Park better. It’s just so beautiful there and RMNP is stunning.
Is Estes Park inside Rocky Mountain National Park?
Situated about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Are there grizzly bears in Estes Park?
No, there are no grizzly bears in Rocky Mountain National Park or the entire state of Colorado, but at one time, there were. The Rocky Mountains of Colorado used to be home to an abundance of grizzly bears until they were declared extinct in Colorado in 1953.
