TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, just released their 2015 Travelers Choice awards, naming the charming mountain town of Estes Park as the #6 Destination on the Rise!
As stated by TripAdvisor, “Estes Park is located 7,522 feet above sea level, nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Shops, galleries and boutiques line the main street, which has a quaint, small-town ambiance. Exceptional outdoor adventures await both families and enthusiasts. Wildlife sightings, including elk and big horn sheep, are prevalent. Estes Park is the base camp for adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park, where world-class hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing and scenic drives abound.”
We couldn’t agree more with Estes Park being named a top travel destination for these reasons:
Lodging:
Whatever your lodging flavor, Estes Park has it with:
- Romantic Bed & Breakfasts.
Romantic RiverSong Weddings Pictured is Romantic RiverSong Bed and Breakfast.
- World-famous digs.
Stanley Hotel Facebook Pictured is the historic Stanley Hotel.
- Campgrounds…
Flickr/Wally Gobetz Pictured is Jellystone Park.
- …and rustic camping spots.
Flickr/MAD Hippies Life Pictured is Rocky Mountain National Park.
Outdoor Adventures:
- Estes Park Aerial Tramway.
Flickr/Kyla Duhamel
- Scenic drives.
Flickr/Peter Roome Pictured is the Rocky Mountain National Forest.
- Fishing, ATVing, skiing, hunting, and other outdoor sports.
Flickr/Steven Depolo
- Wildlife watching.
Flickr/Jack McLane
Tantalizing Dining Options:
- Moon Kats Cafe.
Yelp Pictured are the Blueberry Ricotta Crepes.
- Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Tap House.
Yelp Pictured is a half order of chicken and pork ribs with spiced apples and green beans.
- Rock Inn Mountain Tavern.
Yelp Pictured is the French dip with rosemary au jus.
- Baba’s Burgers & Gyros.
Yelp Pictured is the Classic Gyro.
Unique Shopping:
- Toy Mountain
Toy Mountain Facebook
- National Park Village
National Park Village Facebook
- Aspen and Evergreen Gallery
Aspen and Evergreen Gallery Facebook
- MacDonald Book Shop
Yelp
With all these things and more, it’s no wonder Estes Park was named a top travel destination! What is your favorite thing to do in Estes?
Romantic RiverSong Weddings
Pictured is Romantic RiverSong Bed and Breakfast.
Stanley Hotel Facebook
Pictured is the historic Stanley Hotel.
Flickr/Wally Gobetz
Pictured is Jellystone Park.
Flickr/MAD Hippies Life
Pictured is Rocky Mountain National Park.
Flickr/Kyla Duhamel
Flickr/Peter Roome
Pictured is the Rocky Mountain National Forest.
Flickr/Steven Depolo
Flickr/Jack McLane
Yelp
Pictured are the Blueberry Ricotta Crepes.
Pictured is a half order of chicken and pork ribs with spiced apples and green beans.
Pictured is the French dip with rosemary au jus.
Pictured is the Classic Gyro.
Toy Mountain Facebook
National Park Village Facebook
Aspen and Evergreen Gallery Facebook
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