Your summer vacation in Estes Park is sure to be filled with a blend of naturally exciting adventures and all the comforts of home, especially because you chose Voyago Vacation Rentals for your accommodations, and we are sure that you have already begun making your plans. You want to hike along the trails that traverse the area, take photos of the stunning countryside from scenic vantage points, and you can’t wait to submerge yourself in the bubbling depths of the hot tub you saw on the back deck of your Colorado sanctuary. All of this is wonderful, and because we want to make sure that you can do it all during your stay, we have created this guide to five Estes Park activities you may not have known you could do during your Estes Park adventures.
Elevated Shopping Adventures on Elkhorn Avenue
Chances are you have given some thought to the shopping you will do on while vacation, but you probably didn’t go any deeper than imagining the souvenirs you could buy or the new hiking boots you might purchase at a sporting goods store. And although you can do both, Rocky Mountain Souvenirs and Outdoor World are two excellent local shops on Elkhorn. You can also shop at charming boutiques (The Lazy Moose), explore gift and home décor shops (Trendz), and discover new artists while picking up a piece that you never knew you needed to complete the décor in your office (Aspen & Evergreen Gallery).
Walk in the Footsteps of the King of Horror
For many of a certain generation, horror books and movies had to have been the creation of the King of Horror, Stephen King. And if your first rated R movie was The Shining, we think you will turn fangirl (or fanboy!) when you realize that the entire premise of that movie was based on his stay at the Stanley, right here in Estes Park. Rumored to be extremely haunted, the Stanley capitalizes on its spooky reputation by offering ghost tours and paranormal investigations, as well as other events that you can attend while staying comfortable and haunt-free in our Voyago Vacation Rentals Colorado sanctuaries!
Rock Climbing
If you have watched climbers scaling granite cliffs, seemingly precariously perched as they seek hand holds and foot holds in the rock and thought to yourself, “I could do that,” your Estes Park getaway is the perfect time to put that theory in practice. The Kent Mountain Adventure Center, located at 1230 Big Thompson Avenue, offers guided rock climbing tours, helping climbers enjoy an adventure they will never forget. Can you imagine the look on your friends and family’s faces when they see pictures of you precariously perched on a wall of granite? An Estes Park vacation will make you a hero in their eyes!
Learn All About Western Ranch Life
The MacGregor Ranch Museum, built in 1873 and located at 180 MacGregor Lane, is the original homestead of three generations of ranchers. Offering guide ranch tours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and guided ranch and barn tours on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays, visitors will be fascinated at this peek into the wild west and maybe surprised to learn that the MacGregor Ranch is still an active and working ranch today. Their meat is known throughout the nation, sold by the quarter, half, and whole cow, and every season they always sell out before the year is half gone!
Explore How Rustic and Luxury Can Go Hand in Hand
When you think of a cabin in the woods, you probably imagine cramped spaces, little light, and wood paneling that may have been on the walls since the 60s, but when you choose a Voyago Vacation Rentals cabin in Estes Park, you couldn’t be further from the truth. Our cabins are light, bright, and spacious, offering vaulted ceilings and walls of windows that let in the most breathtaking views in the state. Everywhere you turn you will discover some new luxury, a state of the art television mounted above the mantel of what may be a gas fireplace in the living rooms, big named appliances in kitchens that may feature center islands with waterfall countertops, and steam showerheads and vessel sinks in the bathrooms, and fireplaces in primary suites. Some may offer coffee bars, others may offer a welcome basket with a nice bottle of wine, and all will feature views that will make you lose track of what you were thinking about when you first walked up to the window.
Hot Tubs, Firepits, Outdoor Fireplaces, and More
Every luxury we offer in our Estes Parks escapes will make you feel spoiled, pampered, and very much at home. Reach out to us to reserve your favorite Estes Park cabin today and discover all the amenities that make our cabins feel like home!
