Estes Park, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and only seventy miles from Downtown Denver and Denver International Airport, offers a blend of history, nature, and convenience. Long known as a a popular summer resort, the picturesque town located in a valley surrounded by snow capped peaks, is an ideal location for meetings and group events. With year round entertainment and recreation, there is always something to do. From ice skating and snow shoeing to golf and hayrides. There are several high altitude lakes to explore by foot hike or pontoon boat, and fantastic trout fishing in the pristine river waters. And to finish your day, sample a micro brew at the Estes Park Brewery.
There are many accommodation and venue options in the Estes Park area including the rustic simplicity of the Streamside on Fall River ideal for smaller groups, the Lake Shore Lodge with indoor and outdoor venues, the Valhalla Resort offering a variety of cabins year round, and the historic Stanley Hotel - inspiration for Stephen King's The Shining. The Estes Park Conference Center features an 8,000 square foot ballroom, up to 12 breakout rooms, onsite catering, and business services - with towering timbers and stone fireplaces the Center is a gracious space for a variety of events large and small.
Many special events are held throughout the year in Estes Park, there's the annual Rooftop Rodeo, named the 'Best Small Rodeo in the United States' for several years in a row, the Heritage Festival, the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival, the annual Estes Park Film Festival, Elk Fest, Estes Park Winter Festival, and Autumn Gold, just to name a few. For every season, every reason, always Estes.