Where to Play, Eat, and Stay in Estes Park, Colorado

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In need of some peace and quiet? Estes Park, Colorado, is the perfect wellness escape, offering alpine yoga, lakeside spa treatments, scenic hikes, and stargazing in Rocky Mountain National Park. This charming mountain town is filled with locally owned spots, from cozy cafés to farm-to-table dining. Whether you're paddleboarding on Lake Estes or unwinding with a boozy coffee by a duck pond, Estes Park invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and truly relax.

Here’s everything you should do while you’re there.

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