Local's Guide to Lyons & Estes Park
Food scene
If you're looking for delicious baked goods, savory breakfast pies, great coffee & locally made ice cream, this is the spot. The blueberry pie & cinnamon rolls are our favorite. There is also WiFi available. Even better, it's a 3 minute drive from the house.
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Colorado Cherry Company at Lyons
12311 N St Vrain DrIf you're looking for delicious baked goods, savory breakfast pies, great coffee & locally made ice cream, this is the spot. The blueberry pie & cinnamon rolls are our favorite. There is also WiFi available. Even better, it's a 3 minute drive from the house.
Hands down the best pizza in the area, maybe even the state. The chicken parm & basically everything on the menu is also super impressive. Mostly a take out place, get it to go & eat in the comfort of your apartment.
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Antonio's Real New York Pizza
1560 Big Thompson AveHands down the best pizza in the area, maybe even the state. The chicken parm & basically everything on the menu is also super impressive. Mostly a take out place, get it to go & eat in the comfort of your apartment.
Incredible casual food truck spot located at the local distillery in downtown Lyons. Everything they make is awesome, plus you can grab a delicious drink next door.
Cluck-n-Burger
4196 Ute HighwayIncredible casual food truck spot located at the local distillery in downtown Lyons. Everything they make is awesome, plus you can grab a delicious drink next door.
Great Mexican food, solid locals hang. The braised short ribs tacos & burritos are unforgettable.
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Mojo Taqueria Lyons
216 Main StGreat Mexican food, solid locals hang. The braised short ribs tacos & burritos are unforgettable.
A great ambiance & super delicious chicken located at the old stables at the Stanley Hotel. While you're there, catch a magic show in the speak easy downstairs.
The Post Chicken & Beer - Estes Park
333 East Wonderview AvenueA great ambiance & super delicious chicken located at the old stables at the Stanley Hotel. While you're there, catch a magic show in the speak easy downstairs.
Delicious baked goods, bread & excellent coffee. Not to be missed if you're driving through downtown Lyons. They also have a great grab n go section with top-notch sandwiches.
Moxie Mercantile
442 High StreetDelicious baked goods, bread & excellent coffee. Not to be missed if you're driving through downtown Lyons. They also have a great grab n go section with top-notch sandwiches.
Sightseeing
Hiking: Where to begin? There is so much to explore in RMNP, but some of our favorite hikes are: Ouzel Falls, Gem Lake, Lake of Glass/Sky Pond, and Emerald Lake. Make sure you bring lots of water, snacks & comfy shoes. The weather can change quite drastically in the Park.
Skiing: Go backcountry at Hidden Valley, an abandoned ski resort from the 90s. It's a hustle up hill, but well worth it to explore empty slopes with amazing powder.
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Iphondo lomhlaba lwaseRocky Mountain
Hiking: Where to begin? There is so much to explore in RMNP, but some of our favorite hikes are: Ouzel Falls, Gem Lake, Lake of Glass/Sky Pond, and Emerald Lake. Make sure you bring lots of water, snacks & comfy shoes. The weather can change quite drastically in the Park.
Skiing: Go backcountry at Hidden Valley, an abandoned ski resort from the 90s. It's a hustle up hill, but well worth it to explore empty slopes with amazing powder.
Check out this architectural masterpiece of the 19th century. It's where Stephen King wrote The Shining & has an incredibly rich history. There are ghost tours, history tours & more. There's also a restaurant inside the hotel but it is a bit overpriced for what you get. The bar, however, is pretty cool to grab a drink at.
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The Stanley Hotel
333 E Wonderview AveCheck out this architectural masterpiece of the 19th century. It's where Stephen King wrote The Shining & has an incredibly rich history. There are ghost tours, history tours & more. There's also a restaurant inside the hotel but it is a bit overpriced for what you get. The bar, however, is pretty cool to grab a drink at.
Shopping
If you need outdoorsy stuff, socks, shoes, clothing, rentals, etc. this place is great. The entire basement is usually on sale & you can get some great deals at certain times of the year.
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Estes Park Mountain Shop
2050 Big Thompson AveIf you need outdoorsy stuff, socks, shoes, clothing, rentals, etc. this place is great. The entire basement is usually on sale & you can get some great deals at certain times of the year.
Another great spot to get some outdoor gear. Mostly clothing, socks, shoes in downtown Estes Park.
Scots Sporting Goods
870 Moraine AvenueAnother great spot to get some outdoor gear. Mostly clothing, socks, shoes in downtown Estes Park.
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Avoid food shopping in Estes Park
If you're coming by car, grab your groceries in Boulder, Denver, or Longmont. The grocery store is Estes Park may be close, but it gets super busy during the summer & prices tend to be higher.
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A few things you'll need during your stay in Colorado
Colorado weather can be super hot, cold & everything in between, it is good to be prepared. If you're coming from sea level, you'll need to prepare to acclimate as well!
- sunscreen
- sun hat
- warm/waterproof jacket for evening
- wool socks
- chacos or sandals
- comfy hiking shoes/boots
- reusable water bottle (our water is delicious)
- snacks