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!
When it is time to take a family vacation, we know you have to put a lot of thought into the planning of it, especially when your family involves people of all ages. Kids and parents don’t always agree on the food they should eat and they certainly don’t always agree on the activities they should participate in, but we at Voyago Vacation Rentals think we can help you come to a mutual agreement on both. This guide to the top kid-friendly Estes Park summer activities will cover all ages interests, and because you will also be coming home every night to our family friendly retreats, the good times will continue to infinity!
Mustang Mountain Coaster, 1180 Dry Gulch Road
Mountain coasters are a more parent friendly type of roller coaster, reaching high rates of speed and fun without doing all those topsy turvy upside down things that just don’t seem as fun after a certain age, and the Mustang Mountain Coaster is one that is sure to be enjoyed by kids of all ages! Offering a top speed of 25 mph, riders can determine if they want to take it a little slower, but trust us, once you are sitting in the driver’s seat, you will feel the need for speed! Riders must be at least 3 years old and as tall as 38 inches to ride with a parent, or at least 54 inches tall to ride alone. Tickets cost $20 for one ride and $35 for three, but if one of the riders is going to be a passenger, it will just cost $20 for unlimited rides.
Fun City, 455 Prospect Village Drive
Open during the summer months only, Fun City is a pint-sized amusement park offering a variety of kid-friendly rides, including the very unique water walking balls, a giant rainbow slide, and go-karts. New for 2025, they are adding a roller coaster they call the Gold Rush which is referred to as a Figure 8 Spinning Coaster, and we are super excited to try it out! Also featuring a gel blaster arena, similar to paintball but less painful and less messy, as the “paintballs” are actually water pellets, cooling you down quick when out in the summer sun! This park has been a local tradition since 1969 and we love the way they continue to add new activities to keep the park moving forward.
Open Air Adventure Park, 490 Prospect Village Drive
The Open Air Adventure Park offers fun for kids of all ages, featuring 32 aerial challenges and three levels of fun. The Aerial adventures include air board and horse saddle ziplines, navigation hanging chairs, as well as climbing ropes, and a variety of other Estes Park summer activities that will have your children scrambling around like the little monkeys they are. Costing $41 for adults (Yes, adults love this park as well!) and $35 for children under the age of 10, they also offer an evening adventure that is less time (just 90 minutes instead of 2 hours) with discounted prices of $35 and $25. Feeling extra during your time at the park? An axe throwing adventure has been added to the mix, and you can throw axes separately (must be 12 years of age or older) for $18 per person (45 minutes) or $30 per person (90 minutes).
Meadow Mini Golf, 840 Moraine Avenue
What is a family summer adventure without a session of mini golf? Our next activity takes us to the long standing Meadow miniature golf course. Featuring a Dutch theme of windmills and flowers, it is impossible to feel less than serene when putting on the turf grass, even if your game isn’t going your way. Formerly known as Tiny Town, this course has been our go-to spot for over 60 years, and our goal of getting a hole-in-one on the last hole has been accomplished a few times over the years, which, of course, meant we won a free round!
Ride a Kart & Cascade Creek Mini Golf
Go Karts & Miniature Golf? Sign us up immediately! And if you are of like mind, Ride a Cart is especially exciting, offering electric go karts in 2025, a golf simulator, bumper boats, bumper cars, water wars, a miniature train, even water wars and an arcade that you won’t be able to drag your kids out of, and yes, that could mean your husbands as well! Batting cages, an Extreme Trampoline, and, of course, a Munch Cart finishes up the delights offered at this wholesome family adventure park.
The Family Fun Continues at Home with Voyago Vacation Rentals
We love our families, and our vacation rentals in Estes Park are filled with family-friendly extras that will make you and your family immediately feel at home. Offering hot tubs, barbecues, firepits, fireplaces, and so much more, these spaces will be the best part of your family vacation. Contact us to reserve your favorite today!
Estes Park is a quiet town in the spring months. Travelers, for the most part, seem to wait for summer to make their way to our mountain hometown, eager to experience all that the solstice brings, unaware that they are missing out visiting during one of the best months of the year, and, of course, we mean the month of April. Spring flowers flood the meadows, the mountains, the little culverts that may be running on either side of the roads that lead into town and our Voyago Vacation Rentals Spring sanctuaries reflect the beauty of those flowers, waiting for you and your family to grace our doorsteps and relax after long days of hanging out in Estes Park Colorado in April and attending these wonderful April events.
First Friday Art Groove, April 4, Downtown Estes Park
The most beautiful towns attract the most talented artists and if you don’t believe us now your beliefs will change after participating in our First Friday Art Groove. This fun event is a repeating one, taking place on the first Friday of every month (Oh, so that’s how it got its name!), the various galleries and shops that make up the downtown area of Estes Park stay open a little later, inviting visitors to take a self-guided tour of their wares. And because it isn’t just art galleries and shops you can explore during this event, you will also enjoy drink specials, snacks, and live music at the breweries and wineries (we call them Drop Stops) that can be found on the Art Groove route. The tour map can be found at this link. If you can’t make it on First Friday, you can still check out all the galleries, shops, and Drop Stops, by following the map at any time during the day.
Environmental Film Festival, April 11 & 12, Historic Park Theater, 130 Moraine Avenue
We know how lucky we are to live in an area with such a stunning landscape. The Rocky Mountains standing guard over fields of flowers, rising high and often reflecting in the clear and quiet waters of the lakes that can be found at their base. The trees just beginning to bud in April and the flowers pushing their way out of dark and fertile soil; we could spend hours talking about how beautiful the scenery is in Estes Park, or you could just go out and explore it yourself, after attending the Environmental Film Festival that takes place every year in our historic Park Theater. Offering 2 days of films that celebrate the environment, food, drink, and live music (when you aren’t watching movies) this festival will make you appreciate how much kinder we need to be to Mother Nature.
Bigfoot Barbecue, April 25
April 25 & 26th are about to become your favorite days of the month if you happen to be in Estes Park at the time. Bigfoot Days are coming to our mountain town and the event always starts off with a Bigfoot themed barbecue, live music, delicious drinks, and the chance to mingle with some very special local celebrities. They haven’t announced the location of this fantastic dinner as of yet, but there will be information as we get closer to the big day.
Bigfoot Half Marathon, April 26th
The Bigfoot Half Marathon and 5K is always a good time for those who love to run, and during the beautiful weather we expect at the end of April, you won’t want to be anywhere else but outside playing. Taking runners through some of the most beautiful parts of town, you can run as fast as you want or as slow as you need, because this isn’t really a competition it is just the means to get to the end, where the real fun begins, starting with a free Lumpy Brewing Company beer that will almost be waiting for you at the finish line!
Bigfoot Days Festival, April 26
Estes Park is known for its Bigfoot sightings, especially during Bigfoot Days in April. Offering music, food, fun, and a veritable crowd of Bigfoot guests, including some TV celebrities, you may think our town is kind of weird, but that’s ok. We are a bit strange and we embrace that uniqueness with fun events such as the Bigfoot Days Festival. Bring your kids, your dog (leashed please) and your sense of whimsy and spend the day discovering everything you have needed in your life and as the kids play on inflatables and the adults browse tables of art and crafts, you may become a believer in Bigfoot as well.
Relaxing at Home with Voyago Vacation Rentals
After all the excitement of the events and festivals you attend in the daylight hours, coming home to our comfortable retreats will help you recharge your batteries and prepare you for the next day’s adventures. Contact us and reserve your favorite Estes Park vacation rental today!
It may seem a little strange to be thinking about Spring Break when you can still hear the echoes of the big three holidays, but welcome to adulthood; time zooms by, and if you aren’t paying attention, it will be too late to do anything to celebrate! Now, under most circumstances, Spring Break is supposed to be about saying goodbye to winter and wishing our way towards summer, but here in Estes Park we celebrate the frosty season, feeling thankful that it lasts a little longer in Colorado than it does in most parts of the world. If you are of like mind and find yourself dreaming of a Spring Break getaway where the snow still falls and the fireplace in your Voyago Vacation Rentals wintry escape brings warmth, this guide to how to spend an Estes Park spring break will give you the opportunity to explore winter a little bit longer.
Pick Up a New Sport
March is our snowiest month (yay!), and when the snow is falling and the landscape is covered in fresh powder, we love to go for a walk or hike. We put on our warmest clothes, our snow goggles that are tinted because the sun will reflect brightly off all that white, and slip into our most stylish winter shoes—snowshoes, that is. Snowshoeing has been a popular way to walk on snow for thousands of years, but unless you live in a snowy spot, chances are you have never tried it before. Estes Park Mountain Shop, 2050 Big Thompson Avenue, is where we suggest you head for rental snowshoes, and if you are unsure about trying the sport out all by yourself, they also offer guided tours that will start with a little tutorial. Glide into a serene walk through the wilderness where the chance you will see some wildlife, including elk, moose, and fox, will be very strong, ending with a sense of awe over all you have just seen and a sense of accomplishment will make this Spring Break adventure one you will never forget.
Frozen Dead Guy Days, March 14-16
Frozen Dead Guy Days is a weird and wonderful festival that takes place on St. Patrick’s Day weekend, celebrating Grandpa Bredo, who is currently over 120 years old. The story of how he died, why he was frozen and living in a Tuff Shed in nearby Nederland, and why he moved to the Stanley’s old ice house is a fascinating one that will be told during your festival adventures. Offering coffin races, cold beers, hot bands, and a Frozen Dead Bar Crawl, this fun-derful event was tailor made for a Spring Break journey in Estes Park.
Fly Fishing, Big Thompson Canyon
Some of the best fishing can be done in March and April, making a spring fly fishing trip a very popular activity. The water is low and clear, the trout begin to surface, hungry after being under the ice for most of the winter, and eager to grab your line, making it almost impossible not to catch your limit. It is still cold in the spring months, so be sure and dress warm for this adventure. Kirk’s Fly Shop offers guided trips if you are looking for someone a little more experienced in the area to help out a little.
A Tour of Breweries
Beer and Spring Break go together like peanut butter and jelly and the breweries in Estes Park are destined to make Spring Break your favorite vacation of all. Avant Garde Aleworks (920 Dunraven Street), Estes Park Brewery (470 Prospect Village Drive), and Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co. (531 S St. Vrain Avenue) are a few of our favorites, but what if wine is more your beverage of choice? Don’t worry, we’ve got you with Snowy Peaks Winery, located at 292 Moraine Avenue. Oh, and don’t forget Elkins Distilling Co (137 E Elkhorn Avenue) and Full Throttle Distillery and Grill (231 Moraine Avenue) for those in a more spirited state of mind!
Estes Park Spring Break Trip with Voyago Vacation Rentals
After your tours, your outdoor adventures, and your festival shenanigans, coming home to Voyago will help end every day on a high note. Offering cabins, homes, and escapes in all the best parts of Estes Park, although there is no bad parts, to be perfectly honest, your comfortable adventures will spoil you to all other vacation rentals. Providing top amenities such as lake views, bubbling hot tubs, fireplaces, even heated bathroom floors, staying warm has never been so wonderful, and finding comfort has never been so cozy. A Spring Break in Colorado may not have been what you were first considering, but after your Estes Park experience, we doubt you will ever think of anything else. Reserve your favorite Estes Park rental today!
Estes Park, Colorado is one of THE best spots to go to if you aren’t an outdoor and nature lover. Instead of sitting inside all winter long, trying to warm up by the fire and running in from the crowded city streets, why not head somewhere where you can take advantage of the beautiful snowfall, bright blue sky, and cold days? Estes Park is a fun and exciting place that is right on the edge of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Known as one of the most famous and widely visited parks in the entire country, this area of natural beauty features hiking trails, hills, mountains, and forests that are going to take your breath away.
Head somewhere that nature is really going to take hold of your day. We recommend going somewhere where you can cruise down the ski slopes, go snowboarding, take your kids snowshoeing, brave the cold while hiking the highest peaks, and much more. Sounds fun, doesn’t it? We think so too! There is much more to the holiday season than just sitting inside and having cocktails. Get outside and explore all that there is to see in this incredible vicinity. Colorado is one of the best states to go to for nature lovers who enjoy the incredible mountains, scenery, forests, and wildlife. Check out some of the best December things to do during Christmas in Estes Park and over the holiday season!
Tree Lighting Ceremony
One of the best things to do during your time in Estes Park is go to the tree lighting ceremony. Crowd around with other locals and tourists who are interested in seeing the trees light up in brightly colored lights, decorations, and cheerful music. You might even be able to stand outside in the fresh snowfall if you are so lucky!
Watch the Glow Parade
Another fun Christmastime thing to do is watch the Glow Parade and take part in the festivities! Right after Thanksgiving ends, the Christmas celebrations begin. If you come during Christmas in Estes Park, you can head to the main street to listen to the local bands, watch the live musicians, sing holiday songs to spread holiday cheer, and dance with the other tourists who come to Estes Park in the wintertime.
Holiday Wine Festival
Okay, a few glasses of wine won’t hurt, right? Right! Head to the Estes Park Holiday Wine Festival, where this small town has hundreds of different types of Colorado wines that you can sample during your time here. Have a few sips of the best pinot grigio or cabernet sauvignon during your time in Estes Park!
Pair Wine and Chocolate
Nothing goes better with wine than a nice piece of milk or dark chocolate! Head to the Estes Park Wine and Chocolate Festival at the Estes Park Event Center to sample some of the milky, mouthwatering, or strong chocolate from the local region. Pair your milk chocolate with a soft-bodied wine or try some of your bitter dark chocolate with a deep red wine. You can’t go wrong with any combination!
Try the Pop-Up Bar for Some Strong Drinks
Another fun thing to do during your time in Estes Park is to visit the Miracle Pop-Up Bar. This cool event is a spontaneous thing to do during your time in Colorado, featuring cocktails, drinks, ice-cold beer, hot chocolate, and much more. The Estes Miracle Pop Up Bar is in Cousin Pat’s Pub and Grill, featuring good times, great music, and never-ending drinks that will keep you going all night long!
Accommodation over Christmas in Estes Park
Doesn’t Estes Park sound like one of the places if you are into skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and taking part in local cultural activities? Not only can you have fun doing outdoor sports, but you can take part in some of the nearby events, check out the mouth-watering restaurants, visit the nearby bars, and enjoy annual events with your friends or family.
Browse our properties and choose your ideal luxury and spacious accommodation option that is going to be perfect for your group size. We offer a wide range of apartments, houses, mansions, and cabins that can suit you and your party’s unique needs. Whatever you want, we can get it for you! We have a long-standing reputation of our customers coming back year after year due to our high-end service.
If Estes Park sounds like exactly up your alley for your upcoming winter getaway, don’t hesitate to contact us and book now!