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- 2 bedroom, 800 sq. foot cabin, near Rocky Mountain National Park. Equipped for housekeeping, living area with stone fireplace, pine paneling, kitchen. 12 miles south of Estes Park, 13 miles west of Lyons.
- Authentic 1930's log lodge, 12-rooms, in Allenspark offering classic mountain breakfasts. Specializing in hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, quiet romantic getaways, small retreats, and scrap-booking.
- Rustic but modern family housekeeping cabins & vacation homes near Rocky Mountain National Park in Allenspark. 90 minutes NW of Denver, 20 minutes south of Estes Park along the Peak to Peak Highway.
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- Solitude: A feeling you get in this spectacular mountain environment. Steps to Lake Estes, minutes to Rocky Mountain National Park, nature at your doorstep. Enjoy year-round harmony in Estes Park.
The Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway passes through some of Colorado's most sought after vacation spots, including Rocky Mountain National Park and the Black Hawk/Central City gambling district. There is beautiful scenery and interesting history along the entire route from Central City to Estes Park. The byway is 55 miles long and should take about 80 minutes to drive.
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In addition to the stunning mountain scenery, this byway also provides a unique close-up look at the Continental Divide. The area is filled with aspen trees, so in the fall it becomes a dazzling quilt of gold, yellow, orange, green and brown. The fall is also a wonderful time to visit the area, because it is elk mating season. Visitors flock to Estes Park to watch the mating rituals of the elk. Female and baby elk gather in a field as one male monopolizes his harem until he is challenged. The elk in this town have become so abundant that it is almost impossible to drive through Estes Park without seeing them - they almost seem to know the traffic laws!
Whether looking for a relaxing vacation or for adventure, there are activities for all kinds of people in this area. There is hiking, climbing, river rafting, ATVing, horseback riding, biking, fishing, hunting, bird watching, shopping, dining, camping and nearby skiing in Eldora Mountain Resort. For some Hollywood sightseeing, Estes Park is also home to the Stanley Hotel, Steven King's inspiration for his famous novel "The Shinning". The movie with Jack Nicolson and Shelley Duvall was shot in the Stanley Hotel.
Starting in Nederland, turn right on Hwy 72 on the way to Ward. The byway will take you to Estes Park.
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