3-Day Estes Park itinerary guide

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Top stops to prioritize

The Stanley Hotel
Colorado Cherry Company at the Stanley Hotel
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Poppy's Pizza & Grill
Antonio's Real New York Pizza
Dunraven at The Estes Park Resort
Cascade’s
Ed's Cantina & Grill

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Estes Park Aerial Tramway, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

The Stanley Hotel
Cascade’s
Ed's Cantina & Grill
Kind Coffee
Estes Park Visitor Center
Bond Park
Estes Park Aerial Tramway
Coffee on the Rocks

Day 2: Northwest side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the northwest side side of town.

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Bird & Jim
Red Rose Rock Shop
Rock Cut Brewing Company
Estes Park Brewery
Brownfield's - Souvenirs & Outdoor Gear
Estes Park Mountain Shop

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Antonio's Real New York Pizza.

Antonio's Real New York Pizza
Lake Estes Marina
Estes Park Ride-A-Kart
Estes Park Dog Park
KMAC Guides (Kent Mountain Adventure Center)

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