Estes Park Colorado is famous for various reasons. For one, this place has been visited by dignitaries and well-known personalities, including Theodore Roosevelt, Stephen King, John Philip Sousa and even the Emperor of Japan. As a matter of fact, the Stanley Hotel, a luxury hotel in Estes Park Colorado, became extremely popular after Stanley Kubrick used it as a setting for the movie The Shining, which is based on the novel of Stephen King starring Jack Nicholson. However, this small town actually has tons more to offer. In fact, this tourist spot that is just adjacent to the famed Rocky Mountain National Park (also known as the Rockies) has a lot of fun activities for kids and adults alike.
Estes Park Colorado is popular for its outdoor and nature-related activities. There are various mountain trails in the area that you can use for hiking, mountain climbing and even biking. If you are with your kids or siblings, you can take time off to teach them about the different animals, plants, flowers and trees that are abundant in Colorado. Nature tripping in Estes Park is a great way for kids to learn about the living things that surround them and how to protect them. Another fun activity that you and your kids can do is bird watching and fishing. If you and your family are a bit adventurous, you might also like to spend time river rafting.
Estes Park Colorado is also the home of Fun City, a recreational park located in Prospect Village Drive, which is just on the south of Elkhorn Avenue. This fun place houses two miniature golf courses and a wavy slide which kids and adults can both enjoy. You do not have to worry about food because there is a snack bar in the area that serves affordable munchies that kids really love. Since the backdrop of this park is the Rockies, be sure to take pictures and drown yourself in the beauty of nature while your kids enjoy playing arcade games or roaming around the recreational park.
Estes Park Colorado is also known for its numerous festivities and celebrations all throughout the year. It is a good idea to bring your kids or friends to this small town during seasonal events and festivals. The Estes Park Marathon is usually held in mid-June, while the Rooftop Rodeo is in mid-July. Some of the things that you can see during the Rodeo festivities include line dancing, roping events, horseback riding and many other rodeo-related activities.
