Did a private whisky tasting. Exceptional options. Was leery of the guy leading the tasting, as he…read moreappeared quite young, but he immediately assuaged my concerns with his knowledge. Really cool space. Crazy single barrel options.

Dog friendly indoors! If you like to bring your fur baby on your travels you bring them in to the…read moreBarrel. They don't serve food, only drinks, so you're allowed to bring your pups in. There are normally several food trucks that surround the Barrel which gives you a lot of food choices. Inside reminds me of the old town bars with wooden tables and a floor that is covered with saw dust. You can bring your food inside and then imbibe on great selection of adult beverages they have to enjoy your food with. Dog water bowls are provided throughout the establishment if your pups thirsty add well. Fun place to stop and fill your tank!

We hosted our reception at Bristlecone, and were so happy with our choice! We planned our wedding…read morefrom Wisconsin, and Izzie was incredibly prompt at responding to all inquiries. She was very communicative and involved in the planning process. The space is very beautiful and perfect for 20-50 people in an intimate setting. The food was very good, and all of the staff were very sweet. They answered whatever questions we needed answered. It is a bit of a hands on venue, and you have to hire someone to set up your decor or get someone to help, but that was totally fine. We also did our own music and rented their speaker. Overall, the evening went very smoothly and I would recommend Bristlecone!

We had our wedding reception at the Bristlecone Inn and could not have been more pleased. Izzie was…read morea joy to work with as we planned our destination wedding and answered all of my questions. I especially appreciated that the venue, catering, lines, and tableware, were all under one roof! The only things I really needed to find for the meal were a cake and a bar service. The staff that were present during our reception were so helpful, kind, and all around wonderful. I couldn't have asked for better. We received so many compliments on the food and on the venue, overall. We had about 43 guests total, including us as the bride and groom, and it was the perfect, intimate size. We are so happy with our decision to have our reception at the Bristlecone Inn!

We have stayed several times and each time we have enjoyed our stay. You will always find a view…read morefrom every window and the staff are welcoming and responsive. A home away from home!

My husband and I held our wedding at Taharaa Mountain Lodge, and I only have amazing things to say…read moreabout the venue, the staff, and our overall experience! The lodge itself is unbelievable - it is luxurious yet homey at the same time, and makes for a wonderful mountain getaway for you and your guests. Vicky, the lodge manager, was so helpful with everything from accommodating for off-hours check-ins, any and all room needs, and of course, cooking delicious handmade breakfast every morning! Kathy, the event coordinator, was just awesome to work with. She truly made the wedding planning process easier and less stressful. She was communicative, detail oriented, and always willing to hop on a call or set up a meeting for wedding planning details. Her expertise in this field really came to light throughout our wedding planning process, and it was very much appreciated. The Twin Owls Steakhouse staff was professional and helpful, and the food is amazing! We got so many compliments on our wedding food Sandra, the owner, made my husband and I feel so comforted from the get go. It's clear that she cares deeply about her guests' experiences, and will do everything she can to make your stay, your event, or whatever it is exactly what you had imagined! Thank you, Taharaa Mountain Lodge, for making our dream wedding come true!

I am surprised that I have yet to write a review for the Estes Valley Community Center. During the…read moreCOVID pandemic, we visited often while I was working remotely because they had implemented appropriate measures early on. Today (June 2024), that's obviously is not an issue, but it meant a lot that they would work so hard to stay open during such a challenging time for community recreation centers. I have only spent time at the leisure pool, so I can't speak directly to the rest of the facilities. The leisure pool is excellent. Both the water and the pool deck are warm, which is a great feature for young ones. The family locker rooms are clean and there are 3 private shower rooms for young children. The leisure pool has a small slide for children under 4, water cannons, waterfall buckets, a lazy river, a water slide, and a hot tub. We have been able to visit both as guests of a local resident and as non-residents. Obviously the non-resident day pass is more expensive, but I would say it's reasonable, especially for a place where kids can easily spend 2-4 hours and get a nice warm shower.

First thing after they opened on a Monday, I came in to PAY for a shower and was greeted by a…read more"resting bitch face" front-desk person. After PAYING and given directions to the men's locker room, the following brief exchange occurred. M = me; RBF = "resting bitch face" front-desk person M: "Do you have family showers as well?" RBF: "Ugh... There are shower stalls with curtains in there [the men's locker room] for privacy. Family showers are only for our guests." (replied with an annoyance and attitude; the built-in "resting bitch face" didn't help) M: "So you do have them [family showers]?" RBF: "Yes..." (a reluctant response, again with attitude) OK, a few points on that, and I'm about to apply some "logic" so it may not be comprehendible to these numbskulls: 1. Apparently, the policy here is that a single person entering the facility is strictly forbidden from inquiring about any family-related offerings, because the individual is automatically assumed to not have a family who can be brought in the next time. Kind of judgy, no? I thought Colorado fervently supported a little something called "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion"--in which no one should be at first classified or treated based on how they looked. 2. It was probably just an unfortunate/unintentional slip that RBF affirmed the family showers for true "guests" (implying I wasn't one). However, the following rebuttal would be to teach RBF that she should really learn to STFU first and think carefully, then speaking. So, if it was acceptable for you to degrade people paying for showers not as guests, then correspondingly it would also be acceptable for me to personally consider you, RBF, as deserving to be harshly slapped every time you blurbed out something idiotic. With MY BELIEF in mind, everyone, you could come in and confront this moron on early Monday mornings. 3. I didn't pay $1, $2 (like at the Windsor Community Recreation Center) or even $4. I paid 6 damn dollars just to take a shower, so I'd be choosing whichever fucking shower I wanted, as long as I didn't start using any other features of the facility. Also, no families were there at that time (and, in fact, at many other centers around the country I'd visited, even when families were present I could just use the family rooms without the staff getting their panties in a bunch like RBF here). And what if somebody actually needed even more privacy? It could be that guest was inflicted with some kind of extreme "social anxiety disorder" (or something similar as how those lazy, victim-mindset bullshitters claimed nowadays). 4. Who kept hiring these entitled, disrespectful turds and never training them on proper customer service? Remember that I, A PAYING CUSTOMER, was THE REASON YOU HAD A JOB. In this case, it also meant I was a "guest," stupid. It wasn't like I randomly walked in off of the street and begged to use your showers for free. 5. And a final point: did these pompous Estes Valley Community Center retards think that theirs was the only, unique one in all of America? Because if that was the case, you could be standing right there, hurling insults and making fun of my penis while I showered, and I'd simply accept it. But you're not--I know because it's not like (as stated) I haven't taken showed at numerous community centers across the country or anything. Now, all that gracious smart knowledge and reasoning wouldn't have needed if the brief exchange had gone like this: FF = friendly face front desk person M: "Do you have family showers as well?" FF: "Yes, and those are reserved for arriving families only. But thank you for choosing to use our facility today." (normal, friendly response) M: "Sounds good."

Oh so pleased with this experience! Been to Estes more times than we can count and this stay will…read morenever be forgotten! We stayed here with another couple in early August. We each had our own suite/room. The rooms are very comfortable each room is uniquely decorated (pics don't do it justice) and has everything you need. Breakfast was nice and so was the service. Many special occasion guests there but didn't impact us at all. Would definitely return!

We have been here twice. once for just a weekend getaway and once for a submersive murder mystery…read more Loved both times.

We went to Claire's our first night in Estes Park and were so hungry that we completely devoured…read morethe food...didn't even get a chance to take any pictures like we usually do lol I had the prime melt with onion rings and both were delicious. The onion rings were super crispy and exactly how I like them. Solid first meal in Estes Park and definitely hit the spot after a long day of travel. Would come back!

Cute spot in esyes park. Came in after a long day of hiking. I had the steak au jois sandwhich. It…read morewas a great sandwhich. The onion rings were large and cooked perfectly. The service was also quick and attentive.

Della Terra was the perfect getaway for our wedding. Everything was a dream and it felt like we had…read morefallen into a fairytale in the best way. Everything went so smoothly and all the staff made everything so wonderful. This was our ideal venue, stunning views, great staff, excellent amenities, and stress-free! Emily was our day of coordinator and we have nothing but great things to say! she was so friendly, warm and took care of evertyhing and made the day run so smoothly :) Our stay at the venue is definitely one of the most luxurious places we have ever stayed. Everything exceeded our expectations

Great place for having your wedding! We had our wedding here and it was an amazing experience!…read more Everyone on the team is so professional and responsible. Our wedding went smoothly on the day. Everything we planned and discussed was executed correctly. Nothing was missed. We really enjoyed working with everyone. Especially, our coordinator Haley is very professional. She was very efficient, capable, and decisive on the day and through our meetings. She was able to coordinate everything effectively, adapt to changing circumstances, and give great suggestions. The location is also great. It's in rocky mountain (only 5 mins to RMNP) with a gorgeous mountain view. Outside there is a forrest and a beautiful pavilion. Perfect place for pictures. The venue and guest rooms are also amazing. Feels like living in a noble castle. Would highly recommend it!

We stayed in a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo with some friends recently in #157, down by the river…read more I'd give them a 4.5 if I could. Here's what I liked and didn't: Likes: nice location, pretty views, kitchen setup, separate bathrooms, washer/dryer, electric fireplace, view of river from balcony, wedding venue patio and view, self checkin, plenty of parking Dislikes: no restaurants on-site, low water pressure, water doesn't get hot enough, closer dumpsters

I went here to attend a wedding between two of my good friends, and it was such a beautiful…read morewedding! The balcony, where the ceremony was held, had just the most beautiful and breathtaking view of the mountains. Like I haven't seen the pictures yet, but I'm sure they looked beyond amazing behind the bride and groom! Plus the dinning hall was a great size, not too small or large. Overall I think this is a great venue!

Give yourself a day or two to acclimate to the 8,500 ft altitude. I promise you your first night…read moreof sleep will not give you any rest. The staff here is wonderful and there is even the Rustic Cafe inside the registration building to grab a quick bite all day. The YMCA backs up to Rocky Mountain National Park and the entire place is easy to navigate. If you want something out of the ordinary but in-line with history, check out the Lula W Dorsey museum which is also on campus and see all the history the Y has had to offer over the last 100+ years! This is a great place to unwind and really connect with nature. If you have ever heard of shrinyoku (forest bathing), this is a place to do it. Wildlife will hang around here at all times of the morning and later in the evening too. Most of all experience it all and make memories!

YMCA is where it's at! I never knew the YMCA had properties like Estes Park, I've been living under…read morea rock apparently. The space is huge and has an array of activities like crafts, swilling, mini golf, pickleball, horseback riding, basketball and, well, you get the picture, I could go on and on. My favorite though was the hiking trails which are very mild and good for people in pretty much all conditions and shapes. You can even walk right into RMNP from the trail which we haven't done since we had our pup with us but I want to explore this one day! Be sure to check out the Lula W. Dorsey Museum, it's a treat and so cool to learn about the history of the Estes Park Y! We have only stayed in the cabins and it's been such a treat to have multiple rooms and full kitchen along with outdoor space to dine, read or just zen out. My only complaint is the beds, they.....ahem.....suck. Bring your own mattress topper and pillows if you're local, it's so difficult to sleep on Dollar Tree quality mattresses and pillows. Really, that's my only complaint about this place. You can even welcome the day with viewing elk that are roaming around this place. It's just so peaceful and quiet. We've come here by ourselves and with friends so it's good for adults, kids, families or really anyone who wants to connect with nature!