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It's time to take a road trip to explore what the beautiful state of Colorado has to offer. Take a road trip to the mountain town of Estes Park, Colorado.

Estes Park is a town in Northern Colorado that sits 7,522 feet high that's home to the world-famous Stanley Hotel, Rocky Mountain National Park, and more amazingness.

Rocky Mountain National Park + Trolleys

While you're on your road trip to Estes Park, make sure to stop by Rocky Mountain National Park. It's home to 14er Longs Peak, which is 14.259 feet high. But instead of you driving, you can take in the views while taking a trolley tour. You can even choose how long you'd like your tour to be and where you go.

RMNP + Stanley Hotel: Take a Road Trip to Estes Park
Estes Park Trolleys/Rocky Mountain National Park via Facebook
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See the Oddities of Estes Park

RMNP + Stanley Hotel: Take a Road Trip to Estes Park
Thinkstock/Estes Park Antique Pavilion, Toys and Miniature Shop
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The oddities of Estes Park include the world-famous Stanley Hotel and Estes Ark. The Stanley Hotel was the inspiration behind the movie "The Shining". The Stanley Hotel was built in 1909 and has a history of being haunted. The next oddity you should see in Estes Park on your road trip is Estes Ark, the antique store shaped like a boat. Estes Ark is 100 feet long and 50 feet wide and looks just like Noah's Ark.

Stoll Down the Estes Park Riverwalk

RMNP + Stanley Hotel: Take a Road Trip to Estes Park
Estes Park, CO via Facebook
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Your next stop on your road trip is the Estes Park Riverwalk. The Big Thompson River and Fall River run through downtown Estes Park, creating one peaceful place. The Riverwalk also has tons of shops and restaurants so you can grab a bite to eat and get something to remember your road trip to Estes Park.

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