Estes Park, Colorado SperlingViews

Estes Park is ideally located next to Rocky Mountain National Park, with its miles of trails and tons of backpacking sites. Elk, deer, coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, and all the smaller critters you would expect to find are in abundance here. The towns of Boulder and Longmont are a 30 minute drive and Denver International Airport is about a 2 hour drive. Because it is a tourist town, traffic can be heavy in the summer months, but you will also find lots of shops, restaurants (many are only so-so), and other facilities. Estes attracts lots of retirees, many from the Midwest. Town politics tend to be conservative, but that is changing somewhat. No ski resorts, no high-end frills, but a nice place to live overall.

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somewhat boring - 1/10/2012

like alot of small towns(4500) thers not alot to do especially in the winter[read more...]

Drake Colorado Had to pick Estes Park as city - 11/2/2010

There isn't a school in Drake, Colorado. They children are either bused to Estes Park or Loveland, Colorado. Drake is a small area, but the area Post Office 80515 incompasses a mountain community and also homes along Hwy 34. The only business in Drake is a Summer Restaurant with a few rooms, camping areas and a small convience store. Plus a Post Office. [read more...]

Mountain Beauty - 7/14/2009

Clean air and water; no traffic congestion; very low crime rate; inexpensive recreation; affordable housing; friendly population; abundant sunshine; low humidity and insect population; and, perhaps the best scenery in North America.[read more...]

Young Family Life in Estes? - 7/22/2008

What is the culture like for a younger family(late 20's with 2 kids under 3) in Estes Park? Our main concern is that Estes is known as a retirement community and that there may not be enough younger couples to connect with. Can anyone provide insight into this? How are the schools? Community activities or growth opportunities for kids, YMCA? Thanks![read more...]

Outdoor Heaven - 11/15/2007

Estes Park is ideally located next to Rocky Mountain National Park, with its miles of trails and tons of backpacking sites. Elk, deer, coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, and all the smaller critters you would expect to find are in abundance here. The towns of Boulder and Longmont are a 30 minute drive and Denver International Airport is about a 2 hour drive. Because it is a tourist town, traffic can be heavy in the summer months, but you will also find lots of shops, restaurants (many are only so-so), and other facilities. Estes attracts lots of retirees, many from the Midwest. Town politics tend to be conservative, but that is changing somewhat. No ski resorts, no high-end frills, but a nice place to live overall.[read more...]

Estes Park - 8/13/2007

Estes park..pros/ cons Pros 1. gorgeous town with Rocky Mt. National Park in your backyard 2. very nice people 3. nice place for a retiree Cons 1. Ungodly expensive 2. many of the jobs in Estes Park are seasonal 3. very limited cultural scene[read more...]

High cost of living in EP - 8/28/2006

This is a resort town-that means the majority of jobs are seasonal - from May til August or September. Salaries are really low while rent is high. Businesses pay lower wages to the large number of foreign students/workers who flock here for the summer then they pay to locals. Great restraurants that are expensive with no discount for local workers. Example: DeLeo's deli= small sandwich +scoop potato salad and fountain drink=$11.00!! I know this is true because I've lived here for the past 5 months and don't know how much longer I can "afford" to live here. I love the climate and the mountains but oh the cost...of everything!!! [read more...]

Estes Park - 8/9/2006

Climate is fantastic, right next to Rocky Mountain National Park.[read more...]

Starbucks in Estes Park, CO - 10/6/2005

There IS a Starbucks in Estes Park, CO. -- a company owned store on Elkhorn Ave -- the main drag. There's also a second Starbucks that is a licensed operation at the Safeway store. And the Stanley Hotel serves Starbucks coffee at its cafe. We have Starbucks! I work there. Doug Fox Estes Park, CO[read more...]