Both Fall River and the Big Thompson River flow along the backside of Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park’s main street, and is lined with trees, an easy-to-traverse path, wall art and mural-covered utility boxes painted by local artists. Mom and pop shops offer access to their wares from Riverwalk entrances. It is cooler on this side of Elkhorn and more musical too: trees provide refreshing shade and the sound of the water is soothing in its rush downstream.

That path is about a mile in total, running from the parking structure to Performance Park. At Performance Park rest your tired feet in the river and check out the natural climbing wall behind the amphitheater before turning around for the return trip.

How to get there

Park at the free parking structure and seek out the sound of Fall River’s rushing water to the north of the structure then walk west, toward town, along it. Cross the bridge that comes up on your right and continue west along the river. You’ll pass a bronze veteran memorial on your left and then come to a fork in the path. Veer left and toward the underpass and you’re on your way!

For 70+ years, the historic Estes Tram has carried more than 3 million visitors to the top of 8,900-foot Prospect Mountain. Soar to the summit on our historic red tram for stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and continental divide. Experience great food at the Hungry Chipmunk Cafe, explore the gift shop, picnic areas, and light hiking. Enjoy the Tramway’s unique free-span design, meaning no support towers for the ride to the top.

Tickets are on sale at www.estestram.com and reservations are made in twenty-minute entry slots. The tram ride up is about 5 minutes and the average time at the summit about an hour. Open weekends through the end of the season 9AM – 5PM (last tram down at 5:45PM) through October 13th.

About Us

Estes Park Trolleys is owned and operated local residents Nick Cassatt and Brandon McGowen. Estes Park Trolleys believe in compassion, honesty, professionalism and entertaining but most of all we believe in FUN!!

We look forward to providing unique trolley transportation & shuttle service for scheduled tours, weddings and group charters. We hope to share our knowledge of Estes Park and the RMNP with all our customers!

We love our business and Estes Park and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Our Mission:

To be a premier transportation company providing vintage trolleys & Shuttle vans for weddings, Group Charters and Tours.

So come join us, book you tickets for a scheduled tour, or a private charter or chartered tour today!!

We hope you’ll love our trolleys as much as we do!

Sincerely, Estes Park Trolleys (Nick & Brandon)

OUR STORY AND MISSION

We are a family run ATV rental and Jeep rental company in Estes Park Colorado.

Growing up in the mountains of Estes Park Colorado, riding dirt bikes, ATV’s, banged up old Jeeps and green broke horses, I knew early on where I wanted to spend the rest of my life. After working as a wrangler in Estes Park, I realized how much I loved working in the tourism business. I raised my daughter in the mountains offering her the same values my father taught me.

Today, you’ll find myself, my daughter, or my wife working the trail or in the shop. My parents also help with the business from time to time, and everyone that works here is considered family. We love what we do, the people, each other, and the good times. I hope you’ll come enjoy them with us, I promise you’ll never forget it.

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Unlike so many others in the ATV rental businesses, we do it because we love it, and love the people we meet from all over the country and around the world. This is not a cash cow for us. I enjoy investing every penny back into the business so we can provide the very best customer service, experience, and highest quality ATV's money can buy. Check out our reviews on Trip Advisor and Google. You'll see what people love about us and that we care about ALL of our customers.

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We don't use bait and switch tactics. The pictures you see on this website are of our actual machines, riders, and trails.

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Rapid Transit Rafting - Providing family raft trips with transportation from Estes Park for 41 years!

Rapid Transit Rafting is Estes Park’s only hometown rafting company. We’re the only rafting company providing transportation from Estes Park to the river so you can spend less time driving and more time enjoying your vacation. We offer half-day and full-day rafting adventures with transportation from Estes Park on every trip, every day.

Celebrating 43 Seasons, A Wanderlust Adventure has entertained over 200,000 Estes Park vacationers offering fantastic whitewater rafting trips on the Cache La Poudre River! Fort Collins and Estes Park locals call it the Poudre River, pronounced “Poo-der”. Our company provides super fun raft trips within an easy drive from Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver and Cheyenne.

Fort Collins Rafting Trips & Estes Park Rafting Trips on the Cache La Poudre River

Whitewater rafting vacations on Colorado’s only “Wild and Scenic River”

Mountain Whitewater is proud to have a special use permit from the Roosevelt National Forest. The permit guidelines keep river use low so that the Cache La Poudre (pronounced poo-dur) delivers an exceptional wilderness rafting experience. In fact, many Coloradoans consider it the best canyon and river in Colorado. Check out the Poudre page to find out how special Colorado’s only “Wild and Scenic” river really is, or just book a Fort Collins rafting or Estes Park rafting adventure and find out for yourself.

Conveniently located only about 80 minutes from Denver and Estes Park, the Poudre offers some of the closest, most exciting, and still somewhat unknown, whitewater rafting in the state. The river starts in the snow-capped peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, then twists, turns, and tumbles through cliffs and rock spires. Its almost continuous class II, III, and IV rapids keep your adrenaline flowing. The chances to see eagles, deer, moose, black bear, mink and bighorn sheep will keep your eyes open.

Mountain Whitewater uses state-of-the-art rafting equipment and employs the most experienced group of guides on the river.

This is what whitewater rafting is all about in Colorado! Fun – Rapids – Scenery – Team Building – Excitement – Adventure – Family – Memories – Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

RMNP Free-Shuttle Services

RMNP offers two shuttle routes from the Park & Ride. The Bear Lake Shuttle route makes stops at the Bierstadt Lake Trailhead, the Glacier Gorge Trailhead, and Bear Lake. The Moraine Park Shuttle Route makes stops at Sprague Lake/Glacier Creek Stables, Hollowell Park, Tuxedo Park, Moraine Park Campground, Cub Lake Trailhead, and the Fern Lake Bus Stop.

Check out this link for more information on RMNP’s shuttle services and schedule.

Take a private tour with only your group and explore Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park with us! Join Explore Estes for an unique experience that you’ll never forget. We offer private tours year-round in our 3-row Subaru Ascent, the Blubaru.

At Explore Estes, we are a husband and wife owned small business in Estes Park, Colorado here to help you make the most of your adventure in the area! We have a passion for the great outdoors and we want to share our love for the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park with others. We are fully licensed, insured, and regulated by the State of Colorado to operate. Check out our trip planning content, request a ride service in town, or hop on a private tour with us to Explore Estes together!

Green Jeep Tours offers unique and custom tours of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Estes Park area. If you are looking for fun, informative, and unique activities in Estes Park, you’re in the right place. Hop aboard one of our iconic green jeeps and experience Colorado’s spectacular mountain scenery and abundant wildlife!

As you explore the mountain on our trail rides, you may catch a glimpse of elk, deer or coyote. The horse riding experience will take you through the forest in the Rockies. Sit back and absorb the natural beauty of the area. The changes in weather make for dramatic backdrops and wildlife you don't get to see any other time of the year. Step back in time and savor the raw, unchanged splendor of the Rockies, just as it was when the first settlers arrived. Join us for the best steak dinner on our Dinner Rides along the mountain trail, if dinner is not your thing then our breakfast rides could be for you. Join us for a refreshing morning trail ride and enjoy all that Estes Park has to offer. We have several stables to serve you, contact us for more information! Estes Park 970-586-4577 ** Moraine Park, RMNP 970-586-2327 * Glacier Creek, RMNP 970-586-3244 *

At Open Air Adventure Park, we're your ultimate destination for exhilarating outdoor experiences. Embark on a thrilling journey through our aerial adventure park, conquer your aim with ax throwing, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park during our breathtaking sunset kayaking tours. With a perfect blend of adrenaline-pumping activities and awe-inspiring scenery, we offer unforgettable adventures that cater to most ages and skill levels. Join us and create lasting memories in the heart of Estes Park, Colorado.

Leave your worries aside and prepare to be pampered during the lush experience of a lifetime at The Qi Lounge & Wellness Spa in beautiful Estes Park, CO. Enjoy an enchanting setting, warm and inviting staff and explore all the amazing spa & wellness treatments available. Offerings include Massage Therapy, Facials, Acupuncture, Couples Massage and more! The Qi Lounge is a place of true relaxation, and our entire team is devoted to calming your mind, body and soul. Guests can enjoy spa amenities at The Qi Lounge such as dry saunas, zen den relaxation room, plush robes & sandals to change into, and mens/women's lockers & showers. The Qi Lounge Wellness Spa is nestled on Lake Estes at The Estes Park Resort, with views of Longs Peak and the Continental Divide.

We're still the Trip Advisor, #1 rated massage office in town, 5 years running, but with a new and fabulous, river-walk location! Affinity Massage has relocated to 312 E. Elkhorn Ave., directly on the downtown riverwalk. And...we have private, front-door parking! Our newly remodeled and furnished offices, next to the river, will stimulate the senses and start the relaxation process the minute you arrive. We offer treatments that revive, rejuvenate and revitalize your body, mind, and spirit. Our personal goal is to ensure the complete satisfaction of every client while offering knowledgeable and friendly service, all combined to be the best and most affordable massage experience in town. We are proud to serve the Estes Park community with highly-skilled, experienced and professional therapists, providing therapeutic massage and wellness services including: Swedish Massage, Relaxation Massage, Deep-Tissue Work, Neuromuscular Therapy, Pre/Post-Natal Knowledge, Hot Stone and Rain Drop Treatments, Reflexology, Couples Massage, Event Massage, Wedding Parties and more. We have 3 treatment rooms, including our couples room, allowing us to accommodate up to 4 sessions at a time. Locally owned and operated, our therapists have been providing massage in Estes for more than 12 years and offer more than 30 years of combined, hands-on experience! We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Barrel prides itself in being a one-in-a-million beer drinking experience. In 2015, we came up with the idea to open a bar inside of a storage container, and created, The Barrel.

Now located permanently at 251 Moraine Ave. in Estes Park, we kept to the tradition of the container bar, but added an indoor beer hall. We rotate 64 craft-beer taps throughout the Summer in the outdoor container bar, and 25 taps in the Beer Hall during the winter. We also serve non-alcoholic beverages, craft cider and mead, and high-end spirits and wines. If that doesn’t already sound too-good-to-be-true, you can even bring your dog along all year-round! Although we don’t make food here, we have some tasty snacks on our menu as well as onsite food trucks. You can bring in your own food, or order some in! Make sure to check-out our events calendar for a variety of live music and family-fun entertainment.

217 Wine Bar is our newest premium bar that is located in the beautiful historic Music Room in the main lobby. The bar's lounge is designed with chic modern furniture in musically inspired history and decor. 217 Wine Bar offers a finest selection of wines featuring The Stanley Hotel exclusive 217 wine, Cabernet Sauvignon by correlation wines.

Join us for a relaxing glass of wine and accoutrements in 217 wine bar and soak in the view of the majestic Rockies from our front porch or enjoy the hidden Flora balcony.

Offering a variety of tasty treats to satisfy your sweet tooth and create fun, lasting Estes Park memories.

A favorite of Estes Park visitors and locals since 1968, Munchin House is famous for its more than 40 flavors of homemade, small-batch ice cream, dairy-free sorbet, sherbet, and nonfat yogurt. Plus other treats, including fine chocolates, taffy, candies, and more.

Located in beautiful downtown Estes Park, Colorado.