Free & Cheap Things to Do in Estes Park, CO

  • The list below includes 60 free or cheap things to do in or near Estes Park, Colorado, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Off Road & ATV, Lake and Scenic Drives.
  • From Trail Ridge Road to Peak to Peak Scenic Highway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Estes Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Grand Lake, Loveland, Longmont and Fort Collins.
  • The list below includes 60 free or cheap things to do in or near Estes Park, Colorado, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Off Road & ATV, Lake and Scenic Drives.
  • From Trail Ridge Road to Peak to Peak Scenic Highway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Estes Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Grand Lake, Loveland, Longmont and Fort Collins.
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17.9 Miles
90% 10 votes
Hiking Trails Grand Lake, CO MoreLess Info
The Bowen Gulch Trail is an interpretive hiking trail that is suitable for picnicking and wildlife viewing. Animals that have come across the path include elk, deer, moose, lions, bears, and coyotes.
17.9 Miles
94% 31 votes
History Museums 407 Pitkin Street, Grand Lake, CO 80447 MoreLess Info
Located in Grand Lake, Kauffman House Museum offers lots of history and education. The museum is a former hotel with a diverse collection including photographs, antique furnishings, artwork and housewares.
17.9 Miles
63% 8 votes
Marinas 1246 Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, CO 80447 MoreLess Info
First opened in 1955, the Grand Lake Marina is a business offering a number of rentals for its guests to enjoy on the water. Pontoon boats, canoes, and kayaks are among the vessels available for rent.
17.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Marinas 1246 Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, CO 80447 MoreLess Info
Serving local boating enthusiasts for 60 years, Grand Lakes Marina offers boat rentals and chartered cruises for groups of up to 35. The marina also has a coffee shop, The Wake, open daily during the summer season for visitors.
18.0 Miles
79% 24 votes
Bowling 824 Grand Avenue, Grand Lake, CO 80447 MoreLess Info
Grand Lake Lanes is a local bowling alley with a retro outlook complete with wooden lanes and a jukebox. Lulu City Pizza, owned by the same family, offers a variety of quality pizzas with other snacks and drinks.
18.1 Miles
93% 90 votes
Visitor Centers 16018 US Hwy 40, Grand Lake, CO 80447 MoreLess Info
Grand Lake Visitor Center offers visitors helpful information about the local area coupled with many suggestions regarding the local attractions which include wooden sidewalks, old historic buildings, the lakefront with an old preserved boathouse, among many others.
18.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Scenic Walks Off of Falcon Road, Montrose, CO MoreLess Info
Panoramic mountain views are at their finest along the Ute Trail. Hikers enjoy this intermediate, nine-mile roundtrip trail, with the trailhead elevation reaching 6,500 feet. Campsites are available for overnighters.
18.2 Miles
85% 73 votes
Lake Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, CO MoreLess Info
Situated near dense foliage, The Beach at Grand Lake offers the best of both worlds with its sandy shoreline and forest views. The beach is popular for fishing, kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding and relaxing on the sand.
18.4 Miles
91% 163 votes
Hiking Trails West Portal Road, Grand Lake, CO MoreLess Info
Adams Falls Lake is a trail located in the Rocky Mountain National Park near the Grand Lake and provides an easy hike up to the Adams Falls. The trail is also equipped with a wooden bridge and a number of guard rails and ropes.
18.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Camping Site Grand Lake, Grand Lake, CO 80447 MoreLess Info
Open throughout the year, Timber Creek Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park features 98 camp sites on a first come, first served basis. Visitors can purchase firewood at the camp ground, and restrooms are available.
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