ESTES PARK, Colorado ONE DAY Travel Guide | BEST Things to Do, Eat & See

ESTES PARK, Colorado ONE DAY Travel Guide | BEST Things to Do, Eat & See
Estes Park is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, and it’s one of the most popular mountain towns in Colorado. There is so much to see and do in Estes Park, Colorado. In this one-day travel guide, I’ll share with you some of the best things to do, eat and see in Estes Park. We’re exploring downtown Este Park, riding an aerial tramway to over 8700ft of elevation, kayaking on Lake Estes, cruising down a mountain on an alpine coaster, driving the oldest scenic byway in Colorado to see a chapel on the rocks, checking out a local brewery and enjoyed some world-famous burgers. Estes Park is a full of dramatic scenery and attractions and a perfect little town to spend a full day exploring in Colorado. And since it’s only a 1.5-hour drive from Denver makes it even easier to enjoy a day trip to. Follow along as I share with you my complete one-day travel guide to Estes Park, Colorado.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:53 Lake Estes
1:26 Homemade Donuts
1:50 Coffee & Riverwalk
2:42 Arial Tramway
3:29 Lake Estes Marina & Kayaking
4:22 Peak to Peak Scenic Byway
4:38 Chapel on the Rocks
5:30 Mustang Mountain Coaster
6:52 Brewery
7:53 Downtown & Dining
9:35 Outro
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[@anthonyalcantar3343]

I work at the daily doughnuts as a manager I just want to say thank you for your content, Because of you many know about us now!

[@JeanieMarie]

Wow! That's amazing! Thank you for that feedback! And keep up the great work. Amazing donuts!!

[@nancydee6106]

Wow cool! Im coming there 🍩

[@vanessarios3451]

Me 3 ❤haha in June with my friends 🥰

[@TimShelnut]

I hope to stop by when my daughter and I are visiting from Greenville SC. Should be up there July 5th - 6th 😊

[@BrendaHernandez-eb2oi]

This video was very helpful in planning our trip to Estes! Ty!

[@SL-xm4gc]

thank you for sharing!! Will be heading there next week. Excited!!

[@JeanieMarie]

Thanks for watching!! Have an amazing time!! Enjoy!

[@anbrohi]

Great Job showing the place. Much appreciate it

[@JeanieMarie]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevink3461]

Thanks for the tips

[@amasiasavila2605]

Great video!

[@coffeehubby]

A favorite place for me many years ago! I did enjoy the tram ride and riverwalk back in the 80's. We were staying at a camp and helped build a cabin. Good memories 😉

[@JeanieMarie]

Love this! It's definitely a charming little town.

[@kunaldev1257]

that river walk was nice chilling............. i can sit there for hours and drink beers.

[@bonniepittman2443]

I wanted the same donut you had and the Hawaiian hamburger- looks so delicious- we want to go back to CO to visit Estes Park now!!

[@calebbliss8626]

I miss Estes Park. I lived in NoCo my whole life. My wife and I recently moved to Maui to be with her family and it’s beautiful here but I miss the mountains.

[@Kimi1968ful]

One day? I love it there! We always stay 3!

[@quirkydrivenlife]

I’ve only visited Estes Park once before… This makes me wanna go back and try all these things I didn’t know about! Thanks 👍🏻

[@JeanieMarie]

Definitely! So much to do an see! Hope you can make it back!

[@paidslave1217]

Your donut selection was the best.

[@addie_ok09]

I absolutely LOVE Estes Park. It is so beautiful and a fun place! I’m going in a few weeks and cannot wait! A fun little shop my family likes to go to is called Laura’s. It sells ice cream, caramel apples, fudge, and SO MUCH MORE!It is so good and I definitely recommend it!

[@JeanieMarie]

Have an amazing time! Laura's sounds excellent! Thanks for the tip!

[@Learningtotravel]

Nicely done!!

[@kevinfarnsworth3866]

Fantastic video of estes thankyou so much, ive been fortunate to have been to estes 3 times i just love it so much and you crammed so much in the video in 10 minutes, well done it was wonderful, kevin from England 🇬🇧

[@JeanieMarie]

So glad you enjoyed it! Hope you can make it back again! Thanks so much for watching!

[@JourneywithJenandDrew]

This is amazing! It looks gorgeous! We’ve been in Fort Collins a few days now and have been thinking about making the drive over there!

[@JeanieMarie]

Definitely! It's only an hour away!

[@James-dk8kx]

Video was awesome me & wife are traveling there like a week from today Tuesday we definitely gonna check out some of these shops for sure Thanks Again

[@JeanieMarie]

Have fun!!

[@austinstitzel]

Penelope's looks amazing!

[@Kjane32]

Thank you for this video me and my son and daughter and son-in-law are headed to Estes Park May 12-16 to do it go hiking but you have shown us a lot of other things we can do thank you

[@corynardin]

I love driving by that little chapel. Never stopped at it though.

[@JeanieMarie]

It's so pretty with the mountain backdrop!

[@JoshArtisto]

I went to Estes Park last year and it was an amazing experience. I'm from the Midwest so it was completely exhilarating.

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

I believe we saw the alpine coaster being built when we were there April 2021. I think it’s owned by the same company where we did horseback riding in Estes Park, which is another fun thing to do there! We had beautiful views on our trail ride. 💕

[@JeanieMarie]

Horseback riding would be so fun and I'm sure it was a beautiful ride! Yes, the coaster hasn't been open for long.

[@DS-ov9pz]

Also try Coffee on the Rocks, it’s setting is also very beautiful!

[@izzymang9015]

Man I remember going here with my wife chose a random place to go vacation we loved it we go every year now!I know what to do next time!

[@jameepugliesi6789]

that was a really fun video to watch. I will take all of your suggestions!

[@JeanieMarie]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sherparyu9994]

Thank you for this beautiful video. I've been wanted to create content like this myself. Being a video creator and editor it's great to inspire content like this. I have been recently watching your videos and love it. Thank you for this lovely piece and informative video.

[@mariabeckerssiebers4792]

Thanks for these tips! We just stopped at the Daily Donut and their donuts are amazing! The manager was super friendly and they just started a few months ago and are building their business. It’s well worth a visit!

[@JeanieMarie]

Love Daily Donut! They are wonderful and delish 🍩

[@garymoore3446]

Thanks...

[@sharongerlach8792]

You were lucky to ride the Aerial Tramway before it closed! Such a shame that the family can't run it anymore. As of February 2023, no concrete plans to re-open. But everything else you did looks so fun--I can't wait to go!

[@JeanieMarie]

Oh no!! I haven't heard that news yet. That's so sad. Well, fingerscrossed someone will be able to open it up again. It's such a gem.

[@libbymeli864]

Will reopen May 2024. Prices have increased.

[@JeanieMarie]

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[@ryanpalma8005]

We spent the entire day there yesterday.... drove to Stanley hotel also...

[@travelingtowardsthelight8696]

great video. thank you

[@JeanieMarie]

Thanks for watching!

[@travelingtowardsthelight8696]

@@JeanieMarie do you have one on Boulder or Steamboat?

[@JeanieMarie]

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@@JeanieMarie ty 🤙 🙏

[@FunkyBuddha9034]

Hi Jeanie, thank you for the great info! The views look amazing and at what time of the year was this recorded as we are planning to visit Estes in May 3rd week! Also please suggest us if its a good time to visit Estes around mid-May ?

[@silaslutjohann1530]

Cool

[@JeanieMarie]

Thanks for watching!

[@austinstitzel]

Great video

[@JeanieMarie]

Thanks for watching!

[@austinstitzel]

@@JeanieMarie no problem!

[@juliemarshall2219]

If I plan on visiting, which hotel do you recommend near by? and where should I fly into? Thanks again! Loved the video 📹 ❤️

[@rachel.isabelle]

Looks like such a cute place!! I'm planning a trip next month to RMNP and was gonna stay there...had initially planned to spend all my time in the national park, but now I'm gonna have to re-think my itinerary haha

[@JeanieMarie]

It is! Lucky its right next to Rocky Mountain so your not far away to check it out. Have a great time and thanks for watching!

[@jameepugliesi6789]

ill be there also next month. can not wait!

[@JeanieMarie]

@@jameepugliesi6789 have fun!!

[@SafaryPakistan]

Good

[@beto5.016]

Thanks for the video, would you recommend a good place for buffalo burgers?

[@JeanieMarie]

Thanks for watching! I've actually not had a buffalo burger in Colorado. Wish I could help you!

[@deniserosaes8473]

I plan on going in March during spring break. How’s the weather in Estes ?

[@markbowman5515]

I've been to Estes Park many dozens of times and never saw the river that high.

[@barbarapascoe1973]

I am from Australia and will be in the Rocky Mountains in the beginning of May. Could you tell me what the weather is like at that time of year?

[@jojoandpablostravels119]

In the opening of this video there were was a women in a hot spring. Where was that. We are headed to colorado tomorrow.loved this video on Estes Park. We will be doing all this.

[@JeanieMarie]

Have a great time! That was me in Glenwood Hot Springs!!

[@WickedKit-E]

Great video. Do you see elk all year round or certain seasons?

[@JeanieMarie]

They are year-round! All over Estes :) Thanks for watching!

[@russelljones7786]

I am going to be coming to the area, any tips on hiking?

[@robinpatterson5823]

Looking for our first Colorado vacation destination! Does the tram still operate in the winter months?

[@jeffwhisenhunt2028]

it does not

[@reckless2k2]

• Daily Donut closed (Donut Haus across street option) • Tramway closed • No bell ringing at Chapel on the Rocks

[@grinchlette]

Tramway is reopening under a new owner, I believe.

[@libbymeli864]

Will open this May 2024

[@grinchlette]

@@libbymeli864 yes, they’re now selling tickets.

[@nancydee6106]

What month was this? I wanna hit up that coaster!

[@skullandbones1832]

Back in the day Estes Park had a really nice pizza shop. Did you stop by the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory?

[@James-dk8kx]

What was the name of the donuts shop and coffee shop?

[@Jay-lr3me]

Bet that coffee and donuts cost about 30 bucks lol. Jokes aside great video, will be going there soon. Thanks

[@jessicaadams7622]

Your hair is beautiful 👍

[@JeanieMarie]

Thank you so much!!

[@austinstitzel]

Have you ever been to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

[@arundawadi1642]

Can you please tell me the exact date of this video ? I’m heading there by end of the July, would like to know about the weather in Estes park

[@libbymeli864]

What time of year is this please?

[@sarahsperr3341]

Where is a nice hotel to stay at in Estes Park? Going this summer’s just not sure where to stay?

[@fernandovillagran-db7oc]

What time of the year did you go?

[@101ummm]

What time of the year is this?

[@regmatt]

do we need a reservation or like a timed entry to enter estes park

[@JeanieMarie]

Nope, just for Rocky Mountain National Park. Check out their website for more info.

[@Tina-yl5me]

Hi jeanie I'm heading to estes park this weekend for a week can I truck camp near estes park no reservations? Everything booked 😊

[@JeanieMarie]

I haven't camped near Estes Park, so I'm not sure the best areas but check out forest roads.

[@Tina-yl5me]

@@JeanieMarie Thanks I will do that.

[@kariwilson5766]

Is there an age limit for the alpine coaster?

[@JeanieMarie]

I think it's a height limit not age.

[@myfabclips]

Does Estes park co still have a tram?

[@JeanieMarie]

I think the family just closed it this past summer!

[@bartdebruyn683]

Does anyone know what the precise location is of the place occurring in the video at 0:06? It occurs on a photo of mine when I was visiting the park in 1999, but I do not remember any more where It was.

[@JeanieMarie]

That's road 43 going into Estes!

[@bartdebruyn683]

@@JeanieMarie Thanks!

[@Arid379]

How much to fly there and hotel

[@BillS.-li3ne]

Please include what year and time of year you made your videos, thanks

[@JeanieMarie]

The videos are all date stamped by youtube when uploaded.

[@ahavrilla9577]

@@JeanieMarie It say a year ago, so not very specific. Many times I've wished actual dates were used.

[@libbymeli864]

How much was this adventure?

[@gak22yearsago99]

While driving there I saw a group of bighorn sheep! With babies

[@JeanieMarie]

Yes, there are lots of Bighorn Sheep in the area! So glad you got to see them!

[@austinstitzel]

Between tacos, fries, beer, burgers, soda, pizza, & cake which 2 would you eliminate forever? I am eliminate tacos and beer.

[@ermasedillo8207]

Is the mustang alpine coaster rough and fast?

[@JeanieMarie]

Not rough to me and yes fast.

[@masonkanterbury3007]

I love that the nativism is dead in Colorado. Used to be no one at all wanted to admit they were just visiting or are here for the first time. Sure, it's changed, but in many ways has grown up.

[@rinotheram]

WHEN I WENT THERE WASNT WILD LIFE

[@JeanieMarie]

Oh there's tons of wildlife, however they wander all over and sometimes tricky to find.

[@kuba6580]

Just went to Penelope's. Based on this review and the price ($50 for 2) I expected much more. If this is the best burger in town I sure don't want to find the worst one.

[@JeanieMarie]

I didn't say it was the best in town! There are so many places in Estes to choose from!

[@corynardin]

1 up for kind coffee.

[@JeanieMarie]

Yes!! 🤗

[@mrisuglia]

Chapple on the rock is on a meteor, and has survived floods and fire with out damaged. The pope has bless the Chapple as well

[@kunaldev1257]

only in america u get those burgers and fries

[@corynardin]

Just saw a moose walking across the lake a couple days ago.

[@JeanieMarie]

In Estes Park? My favorite! I could watch moose all day long! So exciting to see!

[@77combatmedic]

Donut store closed. Its a taco stand

[@ryanb5179]

Daily Donuts doesn’t exist anymore FYI. The building is being turned into a Taco place.

[@jasontaylor1920]

You have to look into the lens, not at the screen.

[@kawsarhossain6087]

I wanted to live Colorado but US embassy destroyed my dream🥺😭

[@silaslutjohann1530]

Janine If you Had to pee on the boat what did you do?

[@JeanieMarie]

You asked me this last week, but in the woods 😅 why you so curious where i pee? 🤔

[@silaslutjohann1530]

@@JeanieMarie Just interested because as a Lady it is Not that easy

[@normanott644]

No more Tram, closed down.

[@mrisuglia]

Sadly the tram is now permanently close

[@JeanieMarie]

I think I just heard that! How sad! 😔

[@mrisuglia]

@Jeanie Marie the owner died back in the 90s, and his son took over and passed 2023, they want to sell it to someone to keep it running but they think just to sell everything is a better choice if no one wants to run it.

[@JeanieMarie]

@@mrisuglia ahh! Thanks for the information. I hope someone buys it and keeps it up and running!

[@austinstitzel]

What is your zodiac sign? I am a Leo

[@bennickell8477]

Donut Haus is way better.

[@JeanieMarie]

We actually had a hard time finding them and then realized they were in a gas station. We definitely want to try them next time! But The Daily Donut was EXCELLENT!

[@bennickell8477]

@@JeanieMarie I wish I got the level of quality at daily donut in your video but sadly It was sub par when I went. Haus on the other hand has incredible blueberry and applesauce donuts.

[@JeanieMarie]

@@bennickell8477 Good to know! I'll remember that...those sound good!