When your 4th of July journey brings you to Estes Park for a cool mountain getaway, your kids may be worried about seeing the fireworks, but there is no need. Not only will the fireworks be spectacular, but we at Voyago Vacation Rentals have prepared this guide to all the top spots in town where the 4th of July Estes Park fireworks views will be prime!
Double the Beauty
Have you ever noticed that fireworks shows seem to be even more spectacular when viewed over the water? Maybe it is the naturally stunning surroundings, or maybe it is the peace that accompanies any large body of water, but we think it is the fact that you can enjoy double the beauty. With each boom and colorful spray of sparks that light up the sky, the reflection of the fireworks will be mirrored in the waters beneath, and that is another reason our Estes Park 4th of July Fireworks show is acclaimed as one of the best in the state. Exploding over the calm waters of Lake Estes, you and your family may not know where to look first, the sky or the lake, and this will be the best show you have experienced in so many years!
Bring a Chair, Bring a Blanket
The most obvious place to view the fireworks show will definitely be on the shores of Lake Estes and everyone is invited to attend this free event, with the big booms starting at 9:30. Come a little earlier, packing a picnic dinner or stop by the Post Mountain House, located at 333 E Wonderview Avenue for a fried chicken to go, enjoying either on your blanket that you have chosen to mark your fireworks viewing territory at the lake. Camp chairs can be used as well, you don’t have to worry about blocking anyone’s view of the sky, for those who find it a tad difficult to get up from the ground.
Work for the Views from Kruger Rock in Hermit Park
The big booms from a fireworks display can be off putting to some and if you are one of that some and like to hike, Hermit Park, located just outside of Estes Park has the ideal spot to see all the color, without the intensity of the big booms. Climbing carefully to the top of Kruger Rock and discovering panoramic views of the countryside, including the lake and the fireworks display will bring you one of those moments that you just can’t help but cherish. We just ask that you be careful on the climb back down as it will be fully dark and more difficult to see where you are stepping and if the climb worries you, don’t make it. Hermit Park offers many great spots along the way that will offer views as well. Families with young children may want to explore another avenue, one we will discuss in greater detail below!
Get Comfortable on the Balcony of Your Voyago Vacation Rentals Holiday Hideaway
For many, the joy of the fireworks show involves the crowds that surround them, watching people, delighting over new friends their children make, and just feeling a part of something bigger, but for you, comfort is key, and people are just a little too much. That doesn’t mean you have to miss the show altogether, though, as the best views are as close as the balcony that stretches across the back of your Mountain Village at Lake Estes holiday hideaway.
Not every escape will offer lake views, but you knew in advance to ensure yours does, and as you sit comfortably, sipping happily, and savoring the beauty of the sun setting over the lake in the final moments of daylight, you can congratulate yourself on making the best choice of all.
Many of these cozy cabins in Estes Park offer outdoor fireplaces, in case the nights get cool, and barbecue grills that will let you enjoy a traditional 4th of July celebration without having to fight traffic and crowds and for families with young children who are frightened by the booms, they will still be heard, but as you are a bit of a distance away, they won’t be as loud and scary!
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