Estes Park Spring Break Itinerary
When planning your Estes Park spring break, use our three-day itinerary below to discover the best of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Spring in Estes Park is a great time to visit! Stuck between winter and summer, you are bound to get both snowy days and warmer days with plenty of sunshine. Because of the changing weather spring in Estes Park brings, there is plenty to keep you busy all season long! Use our Estes Park spring break itinerary below for your next mountain getaway!
Friday
Arrive in Estes Park and check in at Valhalla Resort! Pick up your keys to your cabin rental and discover our rustic and cozy accommodations, which make for the perfect spot to spend a snowy evening with a cup of hot chocolate, cuddled up in front of the fire or a sunny day spent viewing wildlife from your private deck.
Get acquainted with Estes Park and head down to Elk Horn Avenue for a bite to eat. Estes Park is home to multiple restaurants and bars all offering local dishes in a small mountain town atmosphere. From pizza at Poppy’s Pizza & Grill to Italian from Mama Rose’s Italian Café, there is something to satisfy everyone’s palette.
Saturday
Rise and shine! Did you know March is the snowiest month of the year in Estes Park? Spring kicks off with plenty of snow activities including snowshoeing and sledding in Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park in the spring is a great time of year for outdoor activities as the weather is a bit warmer and you still have enough snow left on the trails! Spend the morning snowshoeing at Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park or sledding at Hidden Valley.
Don’t forget to ask about our snowshoe rental for only $2.50 a day! Call to reserve your snowshoes in advance.
Next, head over to one of Estes Park’s several breweries in town. Estes Park Brewery offers specialty brews and good food. Plus, Rock Cut Brewery and Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co. offer excellent craft beer options.
After an afternoon at the brewery, it’s time to head to the oldest theatre in Colorado for an early evening flick, at the Historic Park Theatre. Built in 1913, it is the oldest operating single-house movie theatre in the U.S. that was built as a movie theatre and remains as one today,
Complete your evening by sticking around downtown for some shopping and dinner in town. Downtown shops include everything from taffy and fudge shops to fine art galleries of local artists.
Head back to your cabin and get in your swimsuit for a relaxing dip in your own hot tub! It’s the perfect way to end your day in Estes Park!
Sunday
Treat yourself to an early morning sunrise at Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoy the glow of the sun atop jagged mountain peaks with the perfect reflection from the clear waters of Sprague Lake.
Give your early morning the kick that it needs and grab some coffee and breakfast from Kind Coffee. Their organic, fair-trade products make you feel good about what you are buying!
Take your adventures indoors and test your skills with the sport of climbing. The Estes Park Mountain Shop is a great place to get started! With over 4,500 feet of climbing terrain including a 600-square-foot bouldering wall, your indoor adventures are endless!
Complete your day with a visit to Elkins Distilling Co. Colorado isn’t just about beer, we also offer some fantastic craft distilleries and one of the best happens to be here in Estes Park. Afterward, head on over to Hunter’s Chop House for a relaxing and tasteful dinner.
See all of the Estes Park activities to start planning your own customized spring itinerary and book your stay with us today!