Rocky Mountain Resorts Blog

The town of Estes Park is bustling with a variety of dining options, ranging from classic steakhouses to mom-and-pop breakfast diners. Kick off your adventures or end your day with delicious foods from these Estes Park restaurants near your accommodations at Rocky Mountain Resorts. Breakfast  Coffee on the Rocks Jump-start your day with a breakfast and coffee to go at Coffee on the Rocks. This local favorite serves up delicious...

Springtime in the Rockies can be unpredictable, but one thing is for sure, the beauty of the season shines with new colorful blooms spring. Whether you are headed to the mountains or are staying in town, there are several spring gardens in Estes Park that are sure to put a spring in your step. Mrs. Walch’s Gardens A sort of hidden oasis in the center of town, Mrs. Walch’s Gardens...

One of the more unique ways to see Estes Park and the Rocky Mountains is by way of horseback. It’s a great way to cover more ground yet still at a leisurely pace. There are several stables in the area that offer guided horseback rides, both inside the park and nearby. Estes Park even has some stables that offer riding year-round. Whether you are an experienced rider, or this is...

Is Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park? A question that gets asked many times, is one that we can easily answer. Yes, in a sense. We get to the bottom of this question and a few others below about visiting Estes Park and RMNP. Is Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park? The easy answer is yes. Estes Park is a town, not a park, next to Rocky Mountain...

We know when you’re on vacation all you want to do is disconnect from the world and not be on your phones or computers. But some of the best ways to explore Rocky Mountain National Park is with a few helpful apps. From top trails to stargazing, here are the best apps for RMNP. NPS App The NPS App is the official app of the National Park Service. Yoru can...

Here at Rocky Mountain Resorts, we offer a wide variety of rentals to suit any Rocky Mountain getaway, even family vacations. We feature several spacious home and cabin rentals ideal for large family retreats, reunions, and gatherings, all within minutes of downtown and Rocky Mountain National Park. Below are our favorite cabin rentals in Estes Park for families, in no particular order. Mountain Pine Cabin Dine among the pines and...

Looking for sweets for your sweetie in Estes Park? Our downtown is filled with a variety of options including cookies and ice cream, fudge, donuts, and more. Discover a few of our favorites below. The Old Fashion Candy Store Treat your sweetie to a taste of nostalgia at the Estes Park Old Fashion Candy Store. Located at 102 E Elkhorn, the store features over 600 nostalgic candies and sweet treats....

Wondering what to do in Estes Park at night? Don’t worry the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down in our little mountain town. So, we’ve gathered up a list of our favorite activities and places to go to have a good time! Visit Rocky Mountain National Park Yes, that’s right Rocky Mountain National Park is open at night. In fact, the park is open 24 hours a day,...

While there are many events in Estes Park worth attending we particularly love the Whisky Warm Up. With beautiful fresh mountain air, whisky tastings, and live music there are many reasons why you should attend the Whisky Warm Up this winter! *Do note, due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19 events are subject to change.  But first… a little bit about the Whisky Warm Up The Estes Park Whisky Warm Up...

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park in winter is a great time to explore the area trails. With fewer crowds, blankets of snow, and snow-capped peaks, hikers enjoy the solitude and quiet beauty that comes with the season. But we get it, it’s cold out there, so we’ve rounded up a few trails that can be completed in a short amount of time. Jumpstart your adventures with these winter...