What’s more romantic than a winter wonderland in the mountains? With the quietness of the season and the beauty of the snow-capped mountains, it’s no wonder couples travel to Estes Park for a little romance. Discover how you can have a romantic 3-day weekend in Estes Park this winter with our itinerary below.
Arriving in Estes Park
Upon arriving in Estes Park check in to your cabin at Valhalla Resort. Our rustic cabins are the perfect spot to spend a romantic snowy evening, complete with some hot chocolate, warm desserts, or cuddled up in front of the fire!
Before checking in, visit one of the local grocery stores in town to pick up supplies for dinner and dessert to make a nice home-cooked meal in your cabin’s fully equipped kitchen. Or stop in at one of the many local restaurants in town if you are tired from your drive.
Day one
Begin your romantic 3-day weekend in Estes Park with a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. In the winter, feel like you have the place all to yourself as there are typically fewer crowds. Hit the trails for a snowshoeing adventure. Snowshoeing is a popular winter activity inside the park for couples and families alike.
Planning on snowshoeing every day? Valhalla Resort offers snowshoe rental for only $3.00 a day! Call to reserve your snowshoes in advance. You can either take a guided snowshoe tour or a self-guided trip up in Rocky Mountain National Park.
If snowshoeing isn’t your thing, then rent a sled and drive over to Hidden Valley for some old-fashioned sledding! Be sure to pack mittens, a hat, and good snow boots for this activity! Ice skating outdoors at the YMCA is also another fun winter activity in Estes Park.
After your day on the mountain, sit back and relax with a wine tasting at Snowy Peaks Winery. Treat yourself and indulge in one of their charcuterie boards or chocolates and sweets. On Friday nights, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. they feature wine tasting and live music.
Purchase a bottle of wine and grab dinner to go from Bird and Jim’s restaurant as you head back to your cabin for a romantic evening by the fire. After dinner, take a glass of wine and sit outside in one of our cabins with hot tubs.
Day two
Take today to explore Estes Park’s downtown. Visit local art galleries, over 300 shops and restaurants, plus a number of coffee shops to help keep you warm in winter. Cozy up with a good book at the famous Macdonald Book Shop, stop in at Patterson Glassworks Studio to see the glassblowing process in action, or purchase a fine art photography print from Images of Rocky Mountain National Park to commemorate your romantic 3-day weekend in Estes Park.
Next, enjoy a leisurely walk along the Riverwalk where you will find a plethora of restaurants for lunch and dinner. Savor a romantic evening at Mama Rose’s and afterward, head on over to The Barrel. Enjoy the social atmosphere of the beer hall and peruse their offerings of more than sixty rotating beers and ciders or select from their menu of wines and spirits.
Day three
Start your last day off right with sleeping in a bit and heading to The Rock Inn for their Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get your fill of biscuits and gravy, the breakfast burrito, the ham, apple, and brie frittata.
At night, experience a different kind of chill and learn about Estes Park’s permanent residents during a Ghost Tour at The Stanley Hotel! Be sure to also stop for a nightcap at the Cascades Whiskey Bar to toast your romantic getaway.
Stay at Valhalla Resort
Our rustic-style cabins at Valhalla Resort are modeled to embrace the spirit of the frontier and hold true to Estes Park’s humble beginnings but still provide modern benefits and amenities including full kitchens, hot tubs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. We pride ourselves on being able to share the majestic scenery of the Rocky Mountains with every guest we serve.
Your romantic getaway in Estes Park awaits you at Valhalla Resort! Book your stay with us today!