The annual family vacation is a time-honored tradition that we all love and are terrified of equally, especially when it comes time to find a vacation destination and activities that all ages will love. You are already halfway there in the decision-making process, having chosen Estes Park for your family vacation, and of course, Voyago Vacation Rentals for your vacation accommodations. Offering a family-friendly experience and all the comforts of home, to ensure that you don’t miss a beat during your winter getaway to our favorite Colorado town, we have created this Estes Park family vacation itinerary that will bring you joy!
Start Each Day with a Hearty Meal
Our Voyago retreats do come with fully equipped kitchens, and you may decide that you want to share cooking duties with your children. We wholeheartedly support you in that, providing high-end appliances that will make it fun to cook.
Sometimes, though, mornings come too early, even on Estes Park family vacation, and you may want to mix it up a bit by exploring the breakfast options at Mountain Home Café. Located at 457 E Wonderview Avenue Suite C-1, this inexpensive restaurant offers a low key vibe and hearty breakfasts that will ensure you will be well fueled during your winter adventures. Offering farm-to-table goodness that mom will be happy about and huge portion sizes that are surprisingly cheap and will make dad happy, their plate-sized Belgian waffles will make everyone thrilled to be there!
Snowy Adventures for the Whole Family
If you are visiting Colorado in the winter you obviously love snow, so your itinerary should be filled with many snowy adventures. Cross country skiing is a popular sport around here but can be a little frustrating for younger children, as it is a little more difficult than strapping on skis and letting gravity do its thing. If you have older kids, however, we can promise they will love exploring backcountry trails, with the Hidden Valley area being the most popular. Also offering a snow play area that is popular with sledders, this beautiful part of Estes Park will give you an authentic Colorado winter experience you will never forget.
Another popular outdoor activity that the entire family will love is ice skating at Dorsey Pond in the YMCA of the Rockies. Offering skate rentals so you don’t have to bring your own, this can also be a romantic activity for mom and dad as they glide around the rink holding hands.
When It Is a Little Too Cold to Play Outside
Winter temperatures can drop into the 30s and even lower at night in Estes Park, and if you aren’t used to it, you may be wanting a family friendly activity that can be enjoyed inside, where it is warm and dry. The Bull Pin, located at 555 S St Vrain Avenue, is where we go when our parkas and winter clothing aren’t cutting it, offering bowling, arcade games, sports playing on all televisions, and most importantly, electric heat! Also offering a bar and restaurant, this wonderful place should take up entire day of your vacation, and we can promise that no one will complain!
Another indoor activity, Time Emporium Escape Rooms: Estes Park, found at 541 Big Thompson Ave Building P Unit C, offers all the escape room fun that is sweeping the nation. It’s sure to be a big hit that your family will look back fondly on, especially if you manage to escape in time!
The Family That Shops Together
Shopping isn’t always going to be an activity enjoyed by all, but a visit to Mountain Blown Glass at 101 W Elkhorn Avenue can change all that. Offering free glass blowing demonstrations, the excitement of the art will have your youngest children frozen in place, unwilling to miss a minute of the fun, and mom and dad, while equally enthralled, will also enjoy a little shopping expedition, taking home pieces of glass art that will forever be a reminder of the fun you had in Estes Park. And because a toy store is always a great idea when traveling with children, Toy Mountain, 160 W Elkhorn Avenue, will make you the hero of the family, especially when you bring home one of the games to play with the kids on a dark and snowy night. (Or on a light and bright day!)
Comfortable Moments with the Family
The best vacations begin and end at home with Voyago Vacation Rentals, offering comfortable moments and fun family adventures that will be your favorite part of your Colorado vacation experience. Our spaces provide luxury without making parents feel uncomfortable letting their children run mild inside, and whether you are enjoying family game night, family movie night, or some quiet mom and dad time after the kids have drifted off to sleep, every memory you make here will be ones you never want to forget. Reserve your favorite family-friendly Estes Park cabin rental today!
