The ceremony starts at 4 pm on Sunday May 24, 2026. We encourage you to take the shuttles from Estes Park. They depart starting at 3:00 pm from Silver Moon Inn, Stanley Hotel, Estes Park Visitor Center, and Holiday Inn. See Q+A for further details.
Katie & David
Katie & David
Things to Do
We hope that you'll take advantage of the long weekend and enjoy everything the Colorado Rockies have to offer! Go on a hike, take the tram, visit the haunted Stanley hotel, and then get us married!
Rocky Mountain National Park
Starting May 23rd, the park does require timed entry tickets, which can be purchased here: https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/timed-entry-permit-system.htm
Tickets are released on May 1st and sell out quickly, so buy them in advance! A great alternative is to take the shuttle from the Estes Park Visitor Center downtown to the Park. This also requires a timed entry ticket, but are far less popular and sell out less quickly.
Estes Park Aerial Tramway
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.
Stanley Hotel
Built in 1909, the Stanley Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Estes Park. It is a beautiful, historic monument to the Old West. However, it is best known as the inspiration for Stephen King's novel, The Shining, and supposedly has lots of paranormal activity. You can check out the hotel, have meal or drink, or even go on one of their daily tours:
YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Family Resort and Cabins
Surrounded on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park, there’s no better place to enjoy the great outdoors than at the YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center. Whether you’re looking to go on a guided hike or rejuvenate your body with some outdoor yoga, there’s something for everyone here. Some other summer outdoor activities include archery, challenge courses, fly fishing, disc golf, horseback riding, mini golf, tennis, volleyball, climbing, and whitewater rafting. In the winter, there is ice skating and snowshoeing available as well.