Abigail & Alex
Abigail & Alex
Travel & Lodging
We are excited to show you the beautiful state of Colorado - a place that has quickly become a home away from home. We're thrilled to celebrate our special day in the heart of Colorado’s stunning Estes Park. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, this charming town offers breathtaking views, fresh mountain air, and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Expect picturesque landscapes, winter wonderland, and a touch of small-town magic as we say "I do."
We have included information below on our recommendations for travel, lodging, weather and more!
TRANSPORTATION
Travel Note
Estes Park is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Denver International Airport.
We recommend renting a car to get from Denver International to Estes Park.
There is NO Uber or Lyft service available in Estes Park. There is, however, an Estes Park local version of Uber/Lyft called Explore Estes - additional details below. With that said, we do recommend a rental car as the most flexible choice for getting to and around the town, but the immediate town of Estes Park is fairly small and walkable!
Please note: There is NO rental car provider in Estes Park, so cars will need to be rented at Denver International Airport or in the Denver area.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS OUTLINED BELOW
DIA Airport Shuttle
ESTES PARK AIRPORT SHUTTLE
Scheduled shuttle service from Denver International Airport to your accommodations in Estes Park. Cost is $75 one way or $135 roundtrip per customer. Reservations can be made online or by calling the phone number above. This is a great option for those who do not feel comfortable driving up the mountains
EXPLORE ESTES
Explore Estes is proud to be the only private transportation business that is fully licensed, regulated, and insured in the state of Colorado to provide private Uber-like transportation services within Estes Park and to the Rocky Mountain National Park.
They’ll pick you up right from your location and drop you off exactly at your destination! Their services book up quickly, so please allow at least an hour notice, if possible. Though helpful, we do not recommend relying solely on this as your means of transportation as their fleet is limited to only 3 cars.
Group Size: 1 – 6 people
Shoulder Season (Nov – May) Hours:Mon & Thurs: 9am – 8pm | Fri & Sat: 9am – 12am | Sun: 10am – 6pm | Tuesday & Wednesday: CLOSED
LODGING
Travel Note
Estes Park is not a ski town and is rather quiet in the winter time! While there is plenty of lodging available, we strongly recommend booking early if you are able to attend. We recommend booking lodging directly at the Black Canyon Inn if you plan to take a shuttle up to Estes as all of their lodging is right next to the venue.
If you plan to book lodging not at the Black Canyon Inn, just know you will need to drive to the venue day of! I will include lodging that is all within 5 -10 minutes of the venue.
Black Canyon Inn
The Black Canyon Inn has lodging on-site and will be the most convenient option for attending the wedding. They offer suite, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom condos as well as rustic log cabins. Use code WED for 10% off The Black Canyon Inn Lodging
Note: Each cabin at The Black Canyon Inn has its own parking
The Stanley Hotel
The Stanley Hotel is historic and famous for being the inspiration behind Stephen King's iconic book, "The Shining" and makes an appearance in the iconic Dumb & Dumber movie. The hotel is about a 4 minute drive / 20 minute walk to downtown Estes Park and approximately a 5-minute drive to and from the wedding venue.
They also have The Stanley Residences available if you'd like to stay on the Stanley Hotel property, but in a house with a smaller group!
Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG
The hotel is about a 2 minute drive / 10 minute walk to downtown Estes Park and approximately a 6-minute drive to and from the wedding venue.
Trailborn Rocky Mountains
Experience the Rocky Mountains in style. Trailborn features modern rooms with thoughtful amenities and a full-service restaurant. The hotel is about a 1-2 minute drive / 8 minute walk to downtown Estes Park and approximately 6-minute drive to and from the Venue.
The Estes Park Resort
Spacious suites and Mountain Village Cabins meet unique wildlife encounters at The Estes Park Resort, ideally located on Lake Estes. The hotel is about a 5 minute drive / 35 minute walk to downtown Estes Park on the river walk and approximately 8-minute drive to and from the Venue.
AIRBNB / LODGE RENTALS
We highly recommend looking into lodges / Airbnbs in the Estes Park area if you are looking to stay with a larger group! As noted above, if you choose this option, please understand you will need to figure out transportation to and from the venue as Ubers/Lyfts are not available.
Check out some options below!
Estes Park Condos - https://estesparkcondos.com
Rocky Mountain Resorts - https://www.rockymtnresorts.com
ALTITUDE
Travel Note
Estes Park, Colorado sits at an elevation of 7,522 feet. Please be aware of the effects of high altitude and start hydrating at least 2 days before you arrive in Colorado! Drink more water than you think you'll need, and consider adding electrolytes. Don't overdo it with exercise and note that alcohol tends to have greater effects at higher elevation.