With a beautiful mountain backdrop that sets the stage and quaint downtown, Estes Park makes for a great romantic weekend getaway. Discover here how you can have the perfect date night in Estes Park with these things to do.
Take a walk around Lake Estes
Start date night by taking in the beauty of Estes Park with a brief walk around Lake Estes. The Estes Park Trail follows the edge of Lake Estes and the Big Thompson River. The total distance is an easy, flat 3.7 miles, so plan to be out for about 1.5 – 2 hours. The trail is accessible from Lake Estes Marina and the Visitor Center parking lot.
Catch the latest flick
When it comes to date night in Estes Park, you can’t go wrong with a classic dinner and a movie. Luckily there are two movie theaters to choose from, the Reel Mountain Theater and the Historic Park Theater. The Reel Mountain Theater is more modern, showing all the latest releases and is open year-round. While the Historic Park Theater plays a mix of the classics with the latest flick in a historic setting and is open seasonally.
Wine tasting at Snowy Peaks Winery
Continue your date night in Estes Park by visiting Snowy Peaks Winery for a wine tasting. Using Colorado-grown grapes, they handcraft all their wine in Estes Park. Enjoy a sampling of five wines of your choice for only $8 and if you so choose, buy a bottle to take back with you to your room at Alpine Trail Ridge Inn. As an added bonus, Friday nights they offer live music, perfect for date night!
Dinner at Bird and Jim Restaurant
After discovering your favorite wine at Snowy Peaks Winery, head on over for dinner at the Bird & Jim restaurant. Offering a modern mountain dining atmosphere from an ingredient-driven kitchen, the same adventurous spirit that brought the restaurant owners to Estes Park is translated into their food menu and experience. Available for brunch, lunch, and dinner, they also serve up a plentiful wine list and cocktails to complete your meal.
Enjoy an easy walk back to your room at the Alpine Trail Ridge Inn after dinner to complete your date night in Estes Park.
Stay at Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
Located next door to the Bird & Jim restaurant, a stay at the Alpine Trail Ridge Inn is the perfect way to complete your date night in Estes Park. We offer mountain-chic accommodations just minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and downtown Estes Park. Bringing in a touch of the great outdoors with modern amenities and unbelievable views of the Rocky Mountains, you can’t go wrong with a stay at the Alpine Trail Ridge Inn. Browse our rooms and start planning your romantic getaway to Estes Park today!
