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What to do and see in Estes Park, Colorado (CO): The Best Specialty Museums
Estes Park is located 7,522 feet above sea level, nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Shops, galleries and boutiques line the main street, which has a quaint, small-town ambiance. Exceptional outdoor adventures await both families and enthusiasts. Wildlife sightings, including elk and big horn sheep, are prevalent. Estes Park is the basecamp for adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park, where world-class hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing and scenic drives abound.
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1. MacGregor Ranch Museum
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Geojourneyman - Evergreen, United States
I have been to the MacGregor Ranch and Museum three different occasions...with a small group, a large group of school-aged kids, and a group of long distant friends...all three visits were amazing....and each group was enriched with the historical ranch house tour and discussion of life on the land in Estes Park! I know that the tales were true and so interesting. And the ranch is very special in its location next to Rocky Mtn. Nat'l Park.
2. Enos Mills Cabin Museum
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Open year round. Tours are by appointment only. $20 per adult, $10 per child (age 6-10). The Enos Mills Cabin is the original homestead cabin of Enos A. Mills, generally considered the "Father of Rocky Mountain National Park". As well as an author, guide, photographer, and innkeeper, he was instrumental in the creation of the field of Interpretation in the National Park Service. Tours are private and guided, and feature photographs, documents and other exhibits pertaining to Mills' life and work in Colorado. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, it is privately owned and operated by two decendants, Elizabeth and Eryn Mills. The museum also has items for sale, including Mills' books. Cash or check is preferred, but credit cards are also accepted via PayPal either through the website or in person. The trail to the museum is not handicapped accessible and there are no public restrooms. Pets may remain in the vehicle.
Reviewed By palongkc - Olathe, United States
My husband and I toured the Enos Mills cabin and property with his great-grandaughter Eryn as our guide. A fascinating 2 hours... Eryn offered numerous anecdotes about the homestead and surrounding area, information that you won't find in books. The location and view across the valley toward Longs Peak is spectacular. A special opportunity to learn about Enos Mills and the area's history from a delightful family member. Highly recommend.
3. Baldpate Inn Key Room Collection
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4.5 based on 145 reviews
Baldpate Key-thedral Theater is a delightful outdoor venue providing live theater and special events during the summer months in Estes Park, Colorado. Nestled in the pine and aspen forest next to Rocky Mountain National Park, our intimate performance area seats up to one hundred guests. Theater groups such as Encore! Encore! and The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies have collaborated with Baldpate Key-thedral Theater to provide outstanding family entertainment each season. Comedy acts, musical performances, and seminars have as well all enjoyed highest reviews over the years. Performance schedules and Tickets will be available for purchase beginning June 1 each year.
Reviewed By 437gerrim
Stop by the Baldpate for lunch and spend time in the Key Room. They have over 20K keys from across the world --- hotel keys, coffin keys, house keys, bank keys, etc. See local photographs taken by the original owners back in the 1920's and various memorabilia. Bring your own extra key to donate to the collection!
4. Red Rose Rock Shop & Dick's Rock Museum
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By Wisconsin-four
Wow!! Such a large selection of a variety of rocks. I can’t believe how much time we spent there. My only limitation was how to get my pieces back home as we were on vacation. You can get just beautiful pieces of a variety of rocks or stunning jewelry or carved pieces.
5. Historic Fall River Hydroplant
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
6. Stanley Steam Car Museum
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4.0 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By sooperdave2014 - Estes Park, United States
There is one of these at the visitor center museum and one at the Stanley Hotel. These are amazing cars. Check out the lights...they are lanterns. Stanley had the first shuttle service here early in the 20th century and he used his Stanley Steamers to bring tourists up to Estes from the front range. This guy was genius.
