Visit Estes Park and RMNP

  • Established in 1917
  • Rocky Mountain National Park founded in 1915
  • Enos Mills, a well-known local conservationist still have family in town.
  • McGregor Ranch is the second oldest ranch in Estes (circa 1896)
  • McGraw Ranch established in 1884 as a homestead is the first ranch

Estes Valley Library keeps us reading as a community through their One Book One Valley program, events, and author programs. We collaborate with the library during author events to help get books in your hands. See our events page for upcoming collaborations.

Check out our Friends of the Library Used Bookstore.

See the local website for more information about Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Rocky Mountain National Park instituted a reservation requirement during covid. It will continue in the coming years. To enter the park during summer months you will need a Timed Entry Permit.

Follow the YouTube link to learn more about timed entry.

Parking downtown can be crowded. Many of the lots require payment after 10am. You can also use the parking garage for free. Shuttles run throughout the day. We have maps in store and there are Estes Park Apps to help you find the shuttle stops. 

If you would like to know more about the history or conservancy efforts of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, visit the Rocky Mountain Channel (often available through cable and streaming at your lodgings). 

The Historic Park Theatre started in 1913, making it one of the oldest landmarks in Estes Park. It has survived three floods and Covid. Upgrading to offer a more modern viewing experience, the Historic Park Theatre is now operated by Jenna MacGregor. You do not want to miss seeing a movie in this landmark. 

Avant Garde is a newer edition to Estes Park, and a worthy experience if you want a local brew. They serve a variety of IPAs, Ales, Beers, and more in a modern space. It’s a little off the beaten path on Dunraven Street, just off Highway 7. 

Estes Valley Voice offers news, updates, and book reviews. If you need another source for reviews, check out Elisabeth Sherwin’s writing. She chooses authors local to Colorado, and often to Estes Park. Elisabeth is a former columnist for San Francisco Examiner and other major newspapers. Macdonald Book Shop does not have any invovlement in books reviewed; however, when possible we try to carry the suggested books.