The Best Things to Do in Estes Park, CO

Whether you're visiting for hiking, wildlife, shopping, or simply relaxing beside the river, Estes Park offers something for every season. Silver Moon Inn is perfectly located within walking distance of downtown Estes Park and just minutes from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, making it the perfect base camp for your adventure.

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Rocky Mountain National Park

Some of Our Favorite Hikes:

Easy
-Lily Lake
-Sprague Lake
-Bear Lake

Moderate
-Ouzel Falls
-Gem Lake
-Chasm Falls

Difficult
-Chasm Lake
-Sky Pond or Andrews Glacier (Andrews Glacier is less traveled and along the same route)
-Longs Peak

From May 22nd 2026 - October 12th 2026, Rocky Mountain National Park will require a timed entry pass during certain hours to gain access. There are two pass types, Timed Entry & Timed Entry + (Includes Bear Lake Corridor.) Passes go on sale at 8 a.m. MDT at the beginning of each month for the following month. 40 percent of available timed entry permits are released on Recreation.gov the night before a chosen arrival date. These timed entry permits will be available each day beginning at 7 p.m. MDT. Please click the link below for additional information and to reserve your pass.

Timed Entry Information

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Seasonal Activities

Spring
-Hiking
-Mustang Mountain Coaster

Summer
-Ride-A-Kart
-Fun City
-Tramway

Fall
-Elk in rut
-Leaf viewing

Winter
-Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park
-Cross country skiing
-Bowling (The Bull Pin)
-Crafts at YMCA of the Rockies, Creativity Cabin, Bear and Bee

Things To Do

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Downtown Estes Park

Walking distance from Silver Moon:

-River walk
-Shopping
-Ice cream
-Breweries
-Coffee
-Local restaurants
-Live music

Downtown Estes Park