Location: Estes Park
Top Things to do in Estes Park
Things to do in Estes Park, Colorado (CO): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Estes Park is located 7,522 feet above sea level, nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Shops, galleries and boutiques line the main street, which has a quaint, small-town ambiance. Exceptional outdoor adventures await both families and enthusiasts. Wildlife sightings, including elk and big horn sheep, are prevalent. Estes Park is the basecamp for adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park, where world-class hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing and scenic drives abound.
Restaurants in Estes Park
1. Kirks Flyshop & Mountain Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 345 reviews
We are a family owned and operated, full pro-line fly shop & mountain adventure company, located in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado, gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Offering Guided Fly Fishing Day Trips, Private Water Trips, Overnight Backpacking Trips, Horseback & Llama Pack Trips, Day Hikes, Longs Peak Trips, Snowshoe Trips and more in Rocky Mountain National Park and the surrounding Estes Valley.
Reviewed By 661LynnK - Illinois, United States
This was our first time fly fishing and it was a fun and rewarding experience. So glad we did it! Our guide, Stephen, took us to a "secret spot" and taught us the essentials of fly fishing and within minutes our first trout was caught! He was very encouraging and fun. We fished for 3 hours and ended up catching both rainbow and brown trout. We enjoyed the quiet and breathtaking scenery as well.
2. Brownfield's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 300 reviews
Brownfield's is a vacation tradition and a "locals" favorite. Brownfield's is a large souvenir store with an outdoor flavor. They have apparel, hiking goods and Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park/Colorado souvenirs. Their wide selection of quality merchandise is sold at a reasonable price with friendly service. Brownfield's is a seasonal business open from Memorial Day Weekend through early November.
Reviewed By 303LydiaJW
We love visiting Brownfield's! It is a must stop for our family. Excellent quality products, from shirts to mugs and souvenirs in between, best prices in town, and friendly staff make it a favorite place to shop. I would highly recommend putting them on your list of places to shop.
3. The Hiking Hut
4. Estes Park Mountain Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 184 reviews
We are a specialty outdoor store located in Estes Park, Colorado at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Since 1986 we have been offering equipment, apparel, rentals and guided trips and instruction for all of our favorite activities. We offer in-season inventory as well as closeout inventory. We offer rock-climbing lessons and fly-fishing instruction. We have a huge rental department featuring camping equipment, climbing equipment, bikes, snowshoes, downhill skis, snowboards, and sleds.
Reviewed By D6361VBkimm - Rogers, United States
Went in to rent microspikes and decided it was cheaper to buy. The young man helping us was outstanding. He made sure everything fit and then recommended a variety of hikes. Everyone we encountered in the store was super helpful and friendly.
5. Scot's Sporting Goods
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Learn to fly fish in and around Rocky Mountain National Park. We cater to the beginner as well as the expert. Offering 4, 6 and 8 hour trips with all the equipment you need except the one day fishing license that we sell at the store. Our trips are just minites away as we are located in the heart of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado.
Reviewed By 214laural
Booked a private guided fly fishing trip for my boys and I and we had a great time. They made the process of getting booked and getting the needed supplies very easy. None of us had ever fly fished before and our guide Chris was awesome, extremely knowledgeable and patient. We will go back and ask for Chris the next time we are back in Estes Park!
6. Omnibus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
"A Collection of Many Things" Art Glass - Art Pottery - Stained Glass - Jewelry - Fine Crafts - Gifts and Accessories for the Home
Reviewed By 303LydiaJW
The Omnibus offers such fun and unique products. Each trip to Estes, I make sure I stop in and there are always new products you don't find just anywhere. I especially love the glass blown hummingbirds. This is a great shop to find that special someone (or yourself) a unique gift.
7. Images of Rocky Mountain National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 311 reviews
Images of Rocky Mountain National Park is a fine art photography gallery in downtown Estes Park, Colorado. It features the work of local photographer Erik Stensland and showcases the beauty of one of America's most spectacular national parks.
Reviewed By ryth43vr - Olathe, United States
We have made numerous trips to Estes Park and every time, we stop in at Images of Rocky Mountain National Park. Not only are the images beautiful, but the owner has hiked all of the trails in RMNP. We've picked up several prints and books as well as trail recommendations. Highly recommended.
8. Macdonald Book Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Mayasmommy05 - New Braunfels, United States
Lovely little bookstore, full of different genres and the staff was very helpful. Our family loved roaming around finding some treasures.
9. The Taffy Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 141 reviews
Estes Park's original Salt Water Taffy Shop, in business since 1935. Made fresh from scratch!
Reviewed By ATXneko
I grew up coming to Estes Park every summer as a kid, and when I finally made it back as an adult with my husband, I was worried that it might have changed too much. When I saw the Taffy Shop, with its original taffy pulling machine in the window and the ornate white wrought iron decorations, I was instantly relieved and fascinated all over again by this charming and delicious gem of a store. The flavors and quality of the taffy is unbeatable. We have been returning to Estes Park regularly since then, and we always make several stops to the Taffy Shop. The best feeling is hearing my daughters both say that they look forward to bringing their own families here someday. I gave my husband a taffy-of-the quarter birthday present one year, and it’s hands down has been his favorite gift ever! Recently, we were visiting and buying boxes for both of our girls. One lives out of town, and the shop made it so easy by handling the shipping for us at a very reasonable charge. Also, after taking care of that order, my daughter asked for a change. The lady who was working that day (Sun. March 1st, 2020) was very kind and understanding, and she went to the back to get the box and make the change. She was awesome!
10. Earthwood Artisans
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Earthwood Artisans is a fine art and quality hand craft gallery in beautiful downtown Estes Park, CO. Visit the gallery and you will find American-made pottery, jewelry, art glass, metal art, photography, art prints, Kaleidoscopes, fine woodworking , wind chimes and more. A wide selection of art with over 100 artists exclusively represented.
