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

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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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@nancydee6106 Жыл бұрын

Wow cool! Im coming there 🍩

@vanessarios3451 Жыл бұрын

Me 3 ❤haha in June with my friends 🥰

@TimShelnut Жыл бұрын

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

@addie_ok09 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@JoshArtisto 8 ай бұрын

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

@coffeehubby 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@SL-xm4gc 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JeanieMarie 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BrendaHernandez-eb2oi Жыл бұрын

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

@reckless2k2 10 ай бұрын

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

@grinchlette 2 ай бұрын

Tramway is reopening under a new owner, I believe.

@libbymeli864 Ай бұрын

Will open this May 2024

@grinchlette Ай бұрын

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

@quirkydrivenlife Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Kimi1968ful Ай бұрын

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

@sharongerlach8792 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Will reopen May 2024. Prices have increased.

@anbrohi Жыл бұрын

Great Job showing the place. Much appreciate it

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@annielee6261 9 күн бұрын

SUPER helpful video, thank you❤

@kunaldev1257 11 ай бұрын

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

@ShowMeAnAdventure Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@austinstitzel 2 жыл бұрын

Penelope's looks amazing!

@kevink3461 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips

@corynardin Жыл бұрын

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

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

It's so pretty with the mountain backdrop!

@JourneywithJenandDrew 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! It's only an hour away!

@paidslave1217 2 ай бұрын

Your donut selection was the best.

@amasiasavila2605 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@bonniepittman2443 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@kevinfarnsworth3866 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@izzymang9015 Жыл бұрын

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!

@James-dk8kx Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Have fun!!

@Learningtotravel 11 ай бұрын

Nicely done!!

@calebbliss8626 28 күн бұрын

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.

@Kjane32 Жыл бұрын

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

@mariabeckerssiebers4792 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Love Daily Donut! They are wonderful and delish 🍩

@DS-ov9pz Жыл бұрын

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

@jameepugliesi6789 Жыл бұрын

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

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@garymoore3446 9 ай бұрын

Thanks...

@sherparyu9994 Жыл бұрын

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.

@silaslutjohann1530 2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@JeanieMarie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@rachel.isabelle Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

ill be there also next month. can not wait!

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

@@jameepugliesi6789 have fun!!

@SafaryPakistan 2 жыл бұрын

Good

@travelingtowardsthelight8696 Жыл бұрын

great video. thank you

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@travelingtowardsthelight8696 Жыл бұрын

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

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

@@travelingtowardsthelight8696 Not Steamboat yet, but here's my latest on Boulder: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7eio9aLkq6nZ2w.html

@travelingtowardsthelight8696 Жыл бұрын

@@JeanieMarie ty 🤙 🙏

@FunkyBuddha9034 Жыл бұрын

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 ?

@austinstitzel 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@JeanieMarie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@austinstitzel 2 жыл бұрын

@@JeanieMarie no problem!

@ryanpalma8005 11 ай бұрын

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

@juliemarshall2219 Жыл бұрын

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

@markbowman5515 4 ай бұрын

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

@WickedKit-E 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JeanieMarie 2 жыл бұрын

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

@beto5.016 Жыл бұрын

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

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

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

@jessicaadams7622 Жыл бұрын

Your hair is beautiful 👍

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@barbarapascoe1973 Жыл бұрын

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?

@deniserosaes8473 Жыл бұрын

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

@jojoandpablostravels119 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@russelljones7786 10 ай бұрын

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

@robinpatterson5823 Жыл бұрын

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

@jeffwhisenhunt2028 Жыл бұрын

it does not

@Jay-lr3me 10 ай бұрын

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

@nancydee6106 Жыл бұрын

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

@austinstitzel 2 жыл бұрын

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

@skullandbones1832 Жыл бұрын

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

@James-dk8kx Жыл бұрын

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

@regmatt Жыл бұрын

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

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

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

@kariwilson5766 2 жыл бұрын

Is there an age limit for the alpine coaster?

@JeanieMarie 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a height limit not age.

@bartdebruyn683 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

That's road 43 going into Estes!

@bartdebruyn683 Жыл бұрын

@@JeanieMarie Thanks!

@sarahsperr3341 7 ай бұрын

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

@fernandovillagran-db7oc 4 ай бұрын

What time of the year did you go?

@Tina-yl5me Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Tina-yl5me Жыл бұрын

@@JeanieMarie Thanks I will do that.

@masonkanterbury3007 Жыл бұрын

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.

@arundawadi1642 11 ай бұрын

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

@gak22yearsago99 Жыл бұрын

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

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

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

@libbymeli864 Ай бұрын

What time of year is this please?

@BillS.-li3ne Жыл бұрын

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

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

The videos are all date stamped by youtube when uploaded.

@ahavrilla9577 11 ай бұрын

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

@101ummm Ай бұрын

What time of the year is this?

@myfabclips 4 ай бұрын

Does Estes park co still have a tram?

@JeanieMarie 4 ай бұрын

I think the family just closed it this past summer!

@austinstitzel 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JeanieMarie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching this one-day travel guide to beautiful Estes Park! Be sure to check out some of my other most recent Colorado Travel Guides: - Colorado Springs: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8uImMmjlbS6gZc.html - Boulder: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7eio9aLkq6nZ2w.html - Canon City & Royal Gorge: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNV0d66XqqfWf5s.html - Great Sand Dunes National Park: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/haeJis1eq9enZnk.html

@kuba6580 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Arid379 Жыл бұрын

How much to fly there and hotel

@corynardin Жыл бұрын

1 up for kind coffee.

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

Yes!! 🤗

@rinotheram Жыл бұрын

WHEN I WENT THERE WASNT WILD LIFE

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

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

@ermasedillo8207 Жыл бұрын

Is the mustang alpine coaster rough and fast?

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

Not rough to me and yes fast.

@mrisuglia Жыл бұрын

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

@libbymeli864 Ай бұрын

How much was this adventure?

@77combatmedic 6 ай бұрын

Donut store closed. Its a taco stand

@corynardin Жыл бұрын

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

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

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

@kunaldev1257 11 ай бұрын

only in america u get those burgers and fries

@ryanb5179 10 ай бұрын

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

@silaslutjohann1530 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JeanieMarie 2 жыл бұрын

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

@silaslutjohann1530 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kawsarhossain6087 Жыл бұрын

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

@jasontaylor1920 Жыл бұрын

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

@normanott644 9 ай бұрын

No more Tram, closed down.

@mrisuglia Жыл бұрын

Sadly the tram is now permanently close

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

I think I just heard that! How sad! 😔

@mrisuglia Жыл бұрын

@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@austinstitzel 2 жыл бұрын

What is your zodiac sign? I am a Leo

@bennickell8477 Жыл бұрын

Donut Haus is way better.

@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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