My spouse and I discovered the Historic Fall River Hydroplant last year but it was after they'd…read moreclosed for the season, so we made a mental note to check it out while they were open this year. We finally made our way up to Estes last week and took a tour. I really wish that I could remember our guide's name but I just plain don't; he was an older gentleman who said he was an electrical engineer and worked with electronics. Really friendly guy, very excited to be talking about the hydroplant and the history of Estes Park. The tour is REALLY worth it but you gotta make sure to go when they're operating as they close down for the colder months. We has a blast and learned things we didn't know before. Our tour guide really knew his stuff and I already mentioned how friendly he was. The museum itself is really fun and you get to see stuff that you don't normally get to. I've told both my dad and sister to go check it out sometime and I expect we'll be making a tour again next year.

Unfortunately not open this season to visits/tours, but still a nice area to come and explore the…read moreoutside and nearby walking path. There are a few parking spots near the hydroplant to allow you to stay and explore a while.

We actually found this place quite by accident. Our AI GPS assistant did not give us correct…read moredirections so we ended up on a road where I was looking to turn around and it happened to be the parking lot of this rock shop. There is a pond with geese and we saw kids feeding them so we decided to check it out. The setting is serene. The stream/river runs gently by the rock shop. The pond is right next door. There is a separate cafe and rest area. It all is very nice. There is seating for what looks like a lecture area. The rock shop: what an interesting place. It has tons (literally) of different rocks. Outside, there are unfinished rocks of different types and I guess you buy them to manufacture yourself. There are also decorative rocks for your yard. There are manufactured rocks inside the store. Some are really interesting and unique. It ended up being a very nice experience. I give it 5 stars because there is a place outside where you can sift for gold and other valuable rocks just like in the old days. The kid had a blast doing that and she was thrilled to find something "valuable" (though not gold). She kept asking how much her rocks were worth. I am sure that she will remember this experience, which was quite unplanned.

This rock shop is large and well stocked. It was clean and organized. I could have spent a lot of…read moretime browsing and lolly-gagging but we had places to be. Walking out of the back of the shop was a really picturesque (picture included) view of the mountains and river. It was so soothing. I was able to score some small stones to add to my collection for a fair price. I will say that the cashier was friendly enough. I would definitely come back.

Went on a Thursday night- lines were short. Workers were friendly. Would definitely return.read more

The perfect drive-in movie experience just west of Fort Collins, CO! 1950's/60's movie theater ads,…read moremusic, and announcements. 2 screens (each showing 2 movies for the night.) Be aware that cell phone service is not good at this location so plan ahead!

What a wonderful art gallery! The folks are friendly and very helpful. The art they exhibit is…read moretruly remarkable and very diverse. Definitely a business to call upon when visiting Estes Park!

Snowy peaks winery has a huge variety of wines!! I love traminette and gerwurtzaminer wines and…read morethey had both along with a dozen other white wines as well as reds and rose wines. Their charcuterie options were also abundant but we opted for the Colorado wild game sausage board. So worth it to try some exotic meats including elk, wild boar & blueberry, and the most interesting in my opinion...the pheasant and rattlesnake sausage. All were flavorful and went well w the beer cheese and jam but I personally loved the elk sausage the most.

Snowy Peaks Winery is seriously upping their game, and it shows. The place feels totally refreshed…read morewith new paint, a new menu, and an overall new vibe that's warm, welcoming, and fun. The staff is outstanding--everyone we interacted with was genuinely friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had the best experience. You can tell they really care about what they're building here. The wine selection is excellent, and their flights are a steal at just $14. They also offer meads, mulled cider, and an entirely new food menu that pairs perfectly with the drinks. There's clearly a lot of thought going into the experience now. We also heard a new deck area is coming soon, plus plans for a paella night--which honestly sounds amazing and gives us even more reason to come back. If you haven't been to Snowy Peaks recently, it's absolutely worth another visit. They're doing great things and it's becoming a must-stop spot in Estes Park.

I am no pinball fanatic, but this pinball house in Lyons is awesome! Tons of classic, unique, and…read moreeven modern machines available to play. Really enjoyed the Led Zeppelin and the Wizard of Oz machines as it was more modern and had various levels you could play on. If you got some time to kill while in Lyons check them out.

We love playing pinball so it is always an activity we seek out. Lots of games we had never seen…read morebefore, both newer/modern games and old school pinball. We learned they have new ownership and they changed the format from pay as you go to a flat fee per person ($20) and allow you come and go all day with a wristband. Which is cool since they don't have food or adult drinks (but they do sell snacks and pop) so you could hop over to the Oskar Blue next door and come back. And probably a nice change for parents who want to entertain kids and not be both with them coming back looking for more quarters. We were just stopping in for a couple games so the $20/person was way too much for us. When we turned to leave the person working (maybe the owner) asked us how much we thought we were going to play and let us play on our honor for $5/5 games total between the both of us. We had fun and the games seemed well maintained. We will check back in the future, but don't think we would ever pay $20/person.

A hidden gem in Estes Park! Very easy to miss since it is off the beaten trail but is well worth a…read morequick visit to help round out your EP experience. The museum is free but has been shut recently to the public, likely due to the ongoing COVID crisis. Come learn about the influential Stanley family and how they shaped Estes Park forever!

Knowledgeable guide explained the hydro-electric generators and later diesel generator. All…read moremachines and artifacts are in (good) as-installed and as-used condition. A must-see for the mechanically inclined.

The community events here rock! Had a great time attending Rockstar Aaron's Outlaw 90's Bingo & am…read moreexcited to attend Silent Yoga this evening! Awesome for families and friends alike. Conveniently located amidst several restaurants you're sure to stay satiated & hydrated. Definitely check out what Village at The Peaks has to offer on not only a weekday but also a weekend. I only wish there was more parking!

Great shopping center in Longmont Colorado. It a great summer spot for the summer. It a great place…read morefor your family