/r/EstesPark

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A sub for the town of Estes Park, Colorado

Mountain life @ 7522ft

Estes Parkian Redditors, or just Redditors who have taken a liking to the Gateway to the Rocky Mountains.

Pictures, news, meetups, anecdotes, anything really.


Our neighbors down the hill:


PS. It's pronounced "Ess-Tess". Not "Ess-Tees".

/r/EstesPark

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Decoration Rentals for Proposal in Estes Park, CO

Looking for nearby places to rent from, such as candles, to use for a proposal.. it would be even better if I could hire someone to set up for me, as it gives me time and the ability to focus on the surprise element of it all. Please help! Thanks!

4 Comments
2024/12/02
07:45 UTC

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Cross Country Souvenir Help!

Hello! My wife and I are trying to track down these t-shirts for my dad. He loves them and used to get them when we'd visit Estes Park every few years, but it has been a while since he's been able to make the trip. They all have RMNP/Estes Park written on the front AND, perhaps most importantly, they have a bible verse reference on them. Bad pictures included if it helps

Does anyone know the store that sells these RMNP/Estes Park t-shirts with bible verses on them? We're trying to get a few for Christmas and would love to reach out to the store if we can figure out which one it is.

Thank you in advance!!

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2 Comments
2024/12/01
02:28 UTC

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Black Friday Deals Locally?

Does anyone know of any local black Friday deals in Estes? Wanted to go up for some Christmas shopping

0 Comments
2024/11/29
02:38 UTC

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Estes Park Thanksgiving 1979

Story time. I just flashed back to a time 45 years ago.

I was studying at CU Boulder at the time. I rented a cabin in Estes Park so my girlfriend and I could spend Thanksgiving weekend together. We planned to leave on Wednesday afternoon after classes. It was sunny. But she had some excuse why she wanted to wait until Thursday morning. OK.

Well, it snowed overnight, and my only transportation was a 400 CC motorcycle. In the morning I told her we could not go because it was still snowing. But she felt so bad for delaying the trip so she insisted we go anyway. Going up the mountain was freezing, slow, and treacherous. Our jeans were bells of ice. But we made it.

We lit up a fire in the cabin, we watched Dr. Zhivago on TV, and we snuggled up. She was kinky.

By the time we left on Sunday afternoon, the sun had come out and the ride down to Boulder was fine.

2 Comments
2024/11/26
03:36 UTC

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Visiting Estes Park Dec 22-23, looking for Christmas activities!

Title. Visiting Estes from OK w/ 4 people and looking to get the most out of our Colorado Christmas. Thank you!

1 Comment
2024/11/23
17:10 UTC

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Thanksgiving Week Outdoor Activities

Hello! We will be in Estes park Nov 26, 27, 28th staying at the Stanley. Looking for any possible outdoor activities like hiking, sleigh ride, etc. Will we need snow shoes, poles? Is RMNP even open to drive? need a park pass? Thank You!

7 Comments
2024/11/23
14:10 UTC

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Horseback riding in Nov w/ little kids

Are there any stables still operating right now that also let kids 5 and under ride?

5 Comments
2024/11/22
00:45 UTC

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Need recommendations for March

Will be in Estes park for 3 nights in March for a wedding and we’re looking for good recommendations for food/bar and any fun activities we should check out while we’re there please and thank you!

3 Comments
2024/11/21
18:14 UTC

2

Hiking Thanksgiving Weekend

Can anyone recommend where to go hiking? Have family visiting Estes thanksgiving weekend, any tips would be appreciated.

5 Comments
2024/11/21
16:11 UTC

9

Piano Tuner

I inherited a console piano that hasn’t been tuned in years. Are there any piano tuners in town?

0 Comments
2024/11/21
15:54 UTC

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Thanksgiving

Hey everyone, we’ll be traveling to Estes park on Thanksgiving and I have a couple of questions:

  1. For the drive up and down Estes, how are the roads? Would there be a need for an all terrain tires? Or all season tires would do? (I currently drive a subaru crostrek)

  2. Any recommendations on restaurants for thanksgiving?

Any tips on the drive up and down and things to check out would be greatly appreciated!

4 Comments
2024/11/17
22:44 UTC

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Visiting soon

👋 hello

I am looking for information about hotels and transportation. I will be flying into denver in december. I didn't want to.rent a car or drive on icy roads but I think.that may be the most economical.

Denver to estes - Shuttle? V. Rent a car

Hotel closest to della terra chateau- anything in downtown estes?

Thoughts?

16 Comments
2024/11/15
20:24 UTC

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Resident’s Favorite Restaurants

Hello everyone! I’ll be in Estes Park Saturday- Tuesday and would love to know everyone’s personal recommendations for places to eat, especially more quiet places. We aren’t the large and loud restaurant or the loud and rowdy sports bar type, if given a choice.

I’d also love local coffee shop recommendations as well.

I’m so excited to visit your city! Thank you all in advance.

32 Comments
2024/11/13
16:08 UTC

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Denver airport

What’s the most affordable way to get to the Denver airport from Estes park. My seasonal contract ends this Friday and I’ll need to get to the airport on Monday. It’s a possibility of it being this weekend.

6 Comments
2024/11/12
21:25 UTC

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Family reunion of 30

We are having a family reunion for 30 in July next year. Ages 9-65. Any suggestions for restaurants or other venues that can accommodate that has something for kids too? TIA!

15 Comments
2024/11/12
12:48 UTC

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Help with lost fanny pack! My friend lost her fanny pack. Arkansas drivers license. Could be at Estes Park Lake or at a National Park gift shop.

Any help finding this would be greatly appreciated!

0 Comments
2024/11/12
00:11 UTC

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Driving to bear lake

Hi! I am driving to bear lake very early Thursday morning to get married and have never driven in snow, let alone black ice.

How dangerous is this drive? I am going to drive extremely slowly and already know not to brake on shady turns.

I am so excited to get married but this is in the back of my mind that this is kinda dangerous

8 Comments
2024/11/10
23:30 UTC

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Suggestions for New Years Eve?

My family will be in Estes Park for a few days over New Years. What are casual options for New Years Eve? Not interested in dancing, just food, drink and friendly people. Thanks.

2 Comments
2024/11/07
07:13 UTC

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Mobile hair stylist

Hi! My fiancé is trying to find someone who can do her hair the morning of our wedding/elopement. We are getting married next Thursday and she is a little stressed because doing her own hair is harder than she imagined. The problem is that our ceremony is at sunrise at Bear lake. If anyone knows any hair stylists willing to do this, she would really appreciate it!

1 Comment
2024/11/04
20:39 UTC

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Best entrance for RMNP?

There was a thread from months ago and the consensus seems to be the Beaver Meadows entrance is better given the construction and what not, is that still the case?

4 Comments
2024/11/01
02:09 UTC

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Realtor

Hi everyone! Can anyone who lives in Estes Park provide contact information for a realtor you used to purchase your home in town? My family will be moving to Estes in the near future, and we would prefer to work with someone who is a local and great to work with.

15 Comments
2024/10/31
22:32 UTC

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Moving to EP

Hello! I'm moving to Estes Park for work right after Thanksgiving and am looking for some insight on the climate. Obviously it's a mountain town, and as a cold weather lover I'm absolutely thrilled. I'm coming from a state that has short but brutally cold (often negative temps) and WET winters (think freezing rain, ice sheets every morning, heavy slushy snow, etc). In my current state in the winters we wear multiple layers, heavy rain jackets, and just generally don't go outside after November. However I know EP isn't like that! My research has shown me the weather is lighter, seems to rarely get into the single digits, and maybe not super wet and icy? Can any locals confirm that? I'm looking at purchasing a 3-in-1 heavy coat for my arrival and first winter but... Is that overkill?

13 Comments
2024/10/31
17:44 UTC

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Wedding Venues?

My fiancé and I are looking into getting married in the Estes Park area but aren’t familiar with it. Does anyone know of any pretty wedding venues? We’re planning to have a small one, so if there are any on the cheaper side that you know of it would be awesome! Thanks!

11 Comments
2024/10/29
19:12 UTC

2

Adult store?

Are there any adult stores in town or stores that sell sex toys? Google says the nearest is in Boulder or Fort Collins.

8 Comments
2024/10/29
16:20 UTC

5

Things to do during off season

Visiting for a wedding November 2nd-6th, looking for recommendations for things near or in town. Free days are Nov 2-4.

Couple things I looking for recommendations for

Easy hikes, more sights than actual challenge. Will be with my mother, who doesn't hike, but is coming to Colorado for the first time. Would love to show her, not scare her. Preferably less technical, an shorter than 1 hour.

Local restaurants, only issue is need for gluten free options. My mother has allergy an has issues with cross contamination. Doesn't need to be a "gluten free restaurant', just a place that respects the cleanliness to produce a safe plate. (Breakfast, lunch, coffee, dinner options are welcome)

Scenic drives that won't test my winter driving abilities. Coming from Houston, Texas, I have absolutely no winter weather driving experience. Renting a mid size suv with awd. Hoping to show my mother how beautiful colorado is with out getting to far out of town an stretching our abilities on the road.

Museums or places that focus on educational topics of any type. Open to anything, love to learn how place/industry became or survived through their own struggles.

Feel free add anything that you recommend that I missed an haven't listed above. I will appreciate any local recommendations.

5 Comments
2024/10/28
17:35 UTC

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What happened to the poor van on 36?

I was heading into Estes from Lyons on 36 today around 1pm and there was a slow down that cleared up right after passing this poor van in rough shape on the side of the road. The left front tire was blown out, the windshield totally smashed in and gone, and the engine/hood looked like it had been on fire.

I hope that driver and those involved are ok physically and otherwise :( must have been so scary.

Does anyone know what happened?

4 Comments
2024/10/28
02:52 UTC

2

Need PS3 controller cable

Hi all, does anyone in the area have a PS3 controller cable? I need one for some equipment, please help a brother out. Have cash to give.

8 Comments
2024/10/27
23:07 UTC

3

Stanley Ball tickets?

The wife and I scored a rare night out tonight. Any chance someone would have extra tickets to the Stanley ball tonight? TIA

0 Comments
2024/10/26
17:41 UTC

5

Food scene

What’s up with the health code standard here in Estes? Saw 2 separate restaurants have been closed by health department in the past month.

12 Comments
2024/10/26
00:28 UTC

4

November honeymoon

Hi everyone! My wife and I will be in Estes for our honeymoon in mid November. We plan on visiting RMNP again of course but I had a question about the Bear Lake Rd passes. I know there is no longer timed entry but still a fee, but I don’t see anywhere to snag a BLR pass. Is that something we will need to do day of since it’s the off season? Any help is appreciated.

Also please let us know the must sees around town, especially for that time of year. Favorite shops, restaurants and all that good stuff. We love y’all’s town and can’t wait to be back!

8 Comments
2024/10/25
19:33 UTC

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