- Our list of the best things to do in Estes Park, Colorado, features the top 83 nearby activities — including 49 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Estes Park, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Estes Park, CO , followed by 47 popular activities in nearby cities, including Grand Lake, Loveland, Longmont, Fort Collins, Allenspark, Montrose, Pueblo and Silverton
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            Devil's Backbone Nature Trail is a less than three miles stretch of a well-maintained dirt path which is good for a number of outdoor activities such as hiking, jogging, mountain biking and more. The trail also offers scenic views of Devil's Backbone and multiple rock formations.        
    
    
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            Explore the stunning panoramic views of ponderosa pines and red rock cliffs when you visit Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. After a day of hiking, biking, or riding horseback on the looping trails, sit down at one of the picnic areas and enjoy the views.        
    
    
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                Shores of Grand Lake, Grand Lake, CO 80447
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            The Headwaters Marina Scenic Lake Tours is operated by the town of Grand Lake and features pedal boat, runabout, pontoons, and fishing boat rentals. Additionally, guided lake tours that include the stories and history of Grand Lake's residents are available.        
    
    
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                800 Grand Ave., Grand Lake, CO 80447
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            Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre is a local theater which hosts a wide range of professional Broadway musicals with multiple shows running side by side.        
    
    
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            The Bowen Gulch Trail is an interpretive hiking trail that is suitable for picnicking and wildlife viewing. Animals that have come across the path include elk, deer, moose, lions, bears, and coyotes.        
    
    
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            Located in Grand Lake, Kauffman House Museum offers lots of history and education. The museum is a former hotel with a diverse collection including photographs, antique furnishings, artwork and housewares.        
    
    
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            First opened in 1955, the Grand Lake Marina is a business offering a number of rentals for its guests to enjoy on the water. Pontoon boats, canoes, and kayaks are among the vessels available for rent.        
    
    
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            Serving local boating enthusiasts for 60 years, Grand Lakes Marina offers boat rentals and chartered cruises for groups of up to 35. The marina also has a coffee shop, The Wake, open daily during the summer season for visitors.        
    
    
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            Grand Lake Lanes is a local bowling alley with a retro outlook complete with wooden lanes and a jukebox. Lulu City Pizza, owned by the same family, offers a variety of quality pizzas with other snacks and drinks.        
    
    
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            Grand Lake Visitor Center offers visitors helpful information about the local area coupled with many suggestions regarding the local attractions which include wooden sidewalks, old historic buildings, the lakefront with an old preserved boathouse, among many others.