Planning a getaway with the family? Estes Park is the perfect place for the entire family to share time together amid the beautiful surroundings of the Rocky Mountains. Discover why you should plan your family vacation in Estes Park.
1: Explore Rocky Mountain National Park as a family
A family vacation in Estes Park isn’t complete without a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. Outdoor adventures abound with hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and more. The park is home to over 355 miles of trails, a good portion of which are perfect for the entire family to enjoy.
Plus, for the kids, the park offers a Junior Ranger program. The kids get rewarded for activities such as hunting for animal tracks, scavenger hunts, and more. Once they have completed the program, they will be awarded a badge by an actual ranger at their headquarters. It’s a great way for your children to get well-acquainted with nature and the park.
2: Plenty of family-friendly activities
One of the best reasons to plan your family vacation in Estes Park is the abundance of family-friendly activities available. From biking and hiking to rafting and fishing, there is plenty to keep the kids happy, all while enjoying your vacation as a family. Below is a list of some of our favorite activities to enjoy as a family:
- Fishing or paddleboarding at Lake Estes
- Hiking, biking, and fishing
- Boating and rafting
- Wild-life watching
- Horseback riding
3: The indoor climbing gym at Estes Park Mountain Shop
But it’s not just the outdoors that provide families with a fun time, there are plenty of things to do indoors as well. Do you have children that seem to climb on everything at home? Why not take them to the indoor climbing gym at the Estes Park Mountain Shop? They feature over 4,500 square feet of climbing surface including state-of-the-art training tools. They even offer an introduction to climbing class for true beginners.
4. Museums
For those rainy days, or if you just want to take a break from the physical activities, Estes Park is home to several local museums. In town, the Estes Park Museum is a great place to start. The museum collects, interprets, and preserves local history, as well as presents exhibits, programs, and events for the education and benefit of residents and visitors of all ages.
Even within Rocky Mountain National Park, discover area museums at some of the visitor centers. The visitor center at the top of Trail Ridge Road has much to offer, and the Moraine Park visitor center is also very informative.
5. Family-friendly events
One of the best reasons to plan your family vacation in Estes Park is to attend one of the many family-friendly events. For example, the Estes Park Jazz and Blues Festival is a fun family event that everyone can enjoy. Listen to special performances on Saturday, May 14th at Stanley Hotel Concert Hall from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM. Tickets are available at www.StanleyLive.com. For a list of other events in Estes Park, be sure to visit our events page.
Stay at Valhalla Resort
One of the best reasons to plan your family vacation to Estes Park is to stay at Valhalla Resort. Our family-friendly resort features many amenities perfect for the kids including our on-site pool and activities center. Plus, you have access to a wide variety of games including mini-golf, shuffleboard, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, and more.
We offer one, two, three, and four-bedroom cabins. Ranging from cozy cabins for two to larger cabins that can sleep up to 16 people. Choose from cabins on the river, cabins with a hot tub, cabins with a fireplace, or both. Plus, guests also enjoy fully equipped kitchens, outdoor patios, mountain views, and modern amenities such as cable T.V. and free Wi-Fi.