Estes Park

Estes Park is a popular vacation spot all year long. Locals will tell you that visiting in the winter is a special experience because there are fewer visitors, the mountains are covered in a stunning blanket of snow, and there are many winter-specific outdoor activities to keep you occupied.

The day following Thanksgiving, the community holds its Catch the Glow Parade and Celebration, which features floats, marching bands, dancing, and live music. Every weekend in December, the community holds seasonal activities, such as a Breakfast with Santa event. The entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, which is accessible year-round, is also located in Estes Park. A great time to travel is in the winter. There are fewer people around, and you can use cross-country skis or snowshoes to tour the snow-covered landscape. And don't forget to enjoy the sounds of the Christmas Holidays with jazz renditions of holiday music by the Estes Park Jazz Big Band followed by a mix of Christmas music performed by the Estes Park Village Band.