Aniko & Hayden
Aniko & Hayden
Coffee Shops
Coffee on the Rocks - quaint, coffee shop alongside the river and a duck pond. Great place for a cup of joe and morning read
Tahosa Coffee House - beautiful, stone-built coffee shop with true Christian hospitality right next door and affiliated with the ceremony chapel at Camp St. Malo
Colorado Cherry Co. - coffee shop located at the bottom of the Stanley Hotel. Offering hundreds of delicious local jams, jellies, and ciders along with deliciously crafted coffee beverages
The Bird's Nest- see description under "Restaurants"
Restaurants
The Post at The Stanley - all things chicken, Hayden's favorite wings around town
The Sandwich Mafia - a great sandwich spot
Egg of Estes- Diner style breakfast spot
Bird & Jim- Modern mountain dining from an ingredient driven kitchen
Nepal's Cafe- casual Nepalese spot with a buffet option
Antonio's Pizza- the go-to pizza spot in Estes
The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern- Cozy and friendly atmosphere. Good for post-hiking!
The Bird's Nest- Rustic cafe offering coffee, breakfast items, pastries, daily baked breads, soups and salads, paninis and pizza. Open daily 6 AM-8 PM. Also incredible views!
Hikes (in Rocky Mountain National Park)
Lily Lake - (easy)
Wild Basin - (moderate) plenty of fir and spruce trees; expect a hobbit to appear
Lake Haiyaha - (moderate) hits 4 alpine lakes (Bear Lake, Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, & Lake Haiyaha)
Drinks
Rock Cut Brewery -try the petite citron beer
Estes Park Brewery
Avant Garde Aleworks - Belgium style brewery
Hogback Whiskey Distillery - free whiskey tastings; wonderful owner Graham and his wife from Scotland
Activities
Estes Park Aerial Tramway - Panoramic views of the top of Estes Park. 10 min ride and reservations required
The Stanley Hotel- Experience the hotel's spirited tales with a knowledgeable storyteller or simply grab a coffee downstairs at Colorado Cherry Co. to check out the iconic hotel
Day trip to Golden - 30 min outside Denver; tour the Coors Brewery, snack at Golden Mill food hall, and lunch at Sherpa House (H+A's fave Nepalese restaurant with a Mt. Everest theme)
Estes Park Elk Fest - Sept 28 & 29; Celebrate "Elktober" in Estes Park for some free family fun! https://www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/elk-fest.html