Exploring Estes Park

Local Attractions

While one of the main reasons people travel to Estes Park is the proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park, it is certainly not the only draw. Estes Park is packed full of over 200 stores for the shoppers in your family as well as approximately 120 restaurants for the foodies!

Trail Ridge Road (Summer Only):

You will want to hit Trail Ridge Road up to the visitors center. It will take you up a few more thousand feet of elevation. Also, check out Bear Lake. There is no specific route to take around the park, it’s pretty easy to navigate once you’re there. Get a map and start at one entrance and leave from the other. You will hit most of the high points. There is an app called ‘Up Ahead’. It gives a turn by turn audio tour of the park.  

Getting Around

**FREE Shuttle**

In the very busy and crowded summer, we recommend using the free shuttles that take you around Estes and up into the park. At peak season, the line to enter the park can be 50 cars deep! The shuttles bypass the lines of people and are sometimes the only way to gain entrance into the most popular trails such as Bear Lake. The shuttles only run during the busy season, for more information call the Estes Park Visitors Center at 970-577-9900. 

The Loop

The road in front of The Lofts is now a One-Way Street. Please make sure to cross at Cross Walks and watch for cars.