IN ESTES PARK, LIFE IS the way you wish it could be. This beautiful mountain town, surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains, is your gateway to the number one tourist destination in Colorado - Rocky Mountain National Park! Here, you'll find so much to do, see and enjoy and you'll discover wonderful treasures, both tangible and intangible, to take away with you.

The inspiring natural beauty of the Estes Valley will lift your spirits. The cadence of the mountain environ-ment will both relax and invigorate you. And the friendly faces and hospitality you'll encounter will make you feel at home. Estes Park will find a special place in your heart.

Getting to Estes Park by Car
It is always a good idea to check road conditions to ensure your trip goes smoothly. Just call the Colorado Department of Transportation automated road conditions phone line at 877.315.7623

Directions to Estes Park from Denver
Take Interstate 25 to Colorado 66 (Longmont - Lyons) exit.
From the small community of Lyons you can travel either US 36 or Hwy 7 (Peak to Peak Highway) to Estes Park. Or you may take US 34 through Loveland, Colorado along the Big Thompson Canyon.

Getting around the town of Estes Park
There is no bus transportation in or to Estes Park. For the Estes Park Limousine call: 970.577.8687. There is a shuttle service: Estes Park Shuttle. For reservations and information: 970.586.5151.

Getting to Estes Park by Air
The nearest major airport to Estes Park is Denver International Airport (DIA) located in Denver, Colorado and is approximately 80 miles away. For more information about DIA, visit their website at www.flydenver.com

THE SUMMER SEASON IN Estes Park is heralded with events ranging from rubber duck races to free jazz concerts, fine arts shows and classic car parades. Midsummer brings celebration of fiber arts, Western heritage, classical music and, of course, Independence Day. Music and art are as much a part of the surroundings as nature's creations.

A stroll through the village reveals many artistic expressions created as a personal response to the beauty designed by nature. Sculptures in public places welcome you: a family of bighorn sheep, a soaring eagle, a cougar crouched on a rock, a beaver in a pond.

The music of the mountains underscores the artistic expressions of wonder. Listen to a chamber ensemble, a world-class orchestra in a concert setting, a brass band in a downtown park or a cowboy singer. Night spots around town feature country western, jazz, folk and rock music.

Five museums in and around Estes Park along with three in Rocky Mountain National Park celebrate the heritage of the Estes Valley from national landmarks to small treasures.

Visual artists strive to capture the beauty they see, sharing it with others through their work, whether through jewelry, glass, weaving, oil and watercolor, pottery or wood. Their representations can be found in Estes Park's numerous art galleries.

Visitors to The Estes Valley may enjoy one of our historically registered hotels or lodges and step back in time...

Hotels on the National Historic register include The Baldpate Inn 1917, Crags Lodge opened in 1914, the Stanley Hotel, which opened its Georgian Colonial Revival doors in 1909, and the Elkhorn Lodge, in business for 131 years of continuous lodging and guest ranch operations. It is the oldest guest ranch still operating in the entire Rocky Mountain Region, and the oldest continuously operating hotel in Colorado.

The Spur 66 corridor is a well-kept secret open to visitors for over 100 years. It is the site of the original entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The Big Thompson River runs through the heart of the area. The winding road is quiet and scenic, while convenient to the downtown area. Another option is the Highway 34 through Big Thompson Canyon. It stretches from the city of Loveland to Estes Park, and is one of the most beautiful drives in Colorado. Lodging reflects the history of the area with cabins and cottages dating back to the early 1900s.

One can also enjoy the serenity of the Fall River Road, with cozy
cottages with wood-burning fireplaces to luxurious suites. This area offers a quiet peaceful choice and is convenient to the Fall River entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.

A resort town is not complete without Bed and Breakfast Inns.

Estes boasts over 15, including rustic, family oriented, romantic, modern or historic. All serve home cooked breakfasts and provide the personal touch of an onsite innkeeper.

Campgrounds are abundant throughout the area of Estes. You can find campgrounds for RVs as well as tent camping, in RMNP and in secluded locations outside the park.

Estes Park Chamber of Commerce
The EPCC represents all sectors of the area's business community. Our expertise is in matching your needs with the accommodations, campgrounds, restaurants, unique shops, activities, attractions, family fun and services that will help you make the most of your Estes Park experience, whether it's your first visit or one of many. When you arrive, be sure to make our information center at 140 Moraine your first stop. We look forward to welcoming you!

Estes Park Chamber of Commerce
140 Moraine Avenue
P.O. Box 1818
Estes Park, CO 80517
800-ESTES-08 • 970-586-4431 www.estesparkchamber.com

Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is the major attraction for our area. Elk, mule deer, big horn sheep, moose, coyotes and a great variety of smaller animals call the 416 square miles (265,769 acres) of Rocky home. With elevations from 8,000 to over 14,000 feet it has some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere.

Estes Valley Recreation & Park District
Estes Valley Recreation & Park District is a public agency providing parks and recreation programs for members of the community and visitors to Estes Park. • 970.586.8191

Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park
"We are committed to ensuring that the arts are an essential part of the cultural environment of the greater Estes Valley." • 970.586.9203 • www.EstesArts.com

Winter Trails Day
February 16, 2008

Rails In The Rockies Model Railroad Exhibition
February 16-17, 2008

16th Annual Imagine This!
February 16, 2008

Ducky Derby
May 3, 2008

Annual Rotary Benefit Event
800.ESTES.08 • 800.378.3708

Jazz Fest & Art Walk
May 17-18, 2008
800.ESTES.08 • 800.378.3708

Estes Park Antique & Collectibles Show
May 24-25, 2008
An annual sale of special finds at more than 55 booths. $1.00 admission fee. • 800.44.ESTES

Wool Market
June 14-15, 2008
16th annual fiber festival with 2 days of exhibits, demonstrations,
competitions and vendor booths
estesnet.com/events/woolmarket.htm

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
June 28-29, 2008
800.ESTES.08 • 800.378.3708

Arabian Horse Show
July 3-5, 2008
Fairgrounds at Stanley Park. 970.586.6104

Fourth of July
July 4, 2008
Annual Celebration with Fireworks at 9:30 pm. • 970.577.9900

Coolest Car Show
July 4, 2008
Check out vintage cars from the 1920s and beyond.
970.586.6104

79th Rooftop Rodeo
July 8-13, 2008
Stanley Park Fairgrounds
970.586.9900

Hunter Jumper Horse Show
July 30-August 10, 2008
Stanley Park Fairgrounds
970.586.6104

Thursday Night Live Thursdays August 2008
Free live summer outdoor performance series.

Auto Extravaganza
August 16, 2008
At Bond Park, downtown Estes Park. Estes Park Car Club.
970.586.6104

Estes Park Heritage Festival
August 23-24, 2008
www.estesparkheritagefestival.com

Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival
September 4-7, 2008
www.scotfest.com

2nd Annual Estes Park Film Festival
September 11-14, 2008
Hosted by the Historic Park Theater. www.sdientertainment.com
970.231.2580

Autumn Gold
September 20-21, 2008
A festival of brats & bands in downtown
800.44.ESTES • 970.577.9900

Elk Fest 2008
October 4-5, 2008
Elk viewing, photography seminars, hunting ethics/safety, bugling
contests, archery demo's Mountain Men, tours, and more.
800.ESTES.08 • 800.378.3708

Surprise Sale
October 11-12, 2008
Every year at the end of the summer! 800.44.ESTES • 970.577.9900

Rocky Mountain Romance Bridal Show
November 2, 2008
www.estesparkweddings.com

Catch The Glow Holiday Celebration & Evening Parade
November 28, 2008

Holiday House Christmas Bazaar November 29, 2008

Holiday Home Tour
December 6, 2008