Stanley Heights Travel Guide
Estes Park
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Popular places to visit
The Stanley Hotel
You can learn about the history of Estes Park with a visit to The Stanley Hotel.
Historic Estes Park
During your visit to Estes Park, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Historic Estes Park. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area.
Bear Lake Trailhead
Take the whole family along to walk this manageable hiking trail, which loops around the scenic lake edge and offers ample photo opportunities.
Emerald Lake
A jewel in the nature trails of this rocky park, this lake and its lily pads are dwarfed by the immense rocky behemoths around it.
Dream Lake
Dramatic peaks rise like wallpaper around this scenic lake, which is among the highlights from a flurry of water features along Bear Lake Trail.
Sprague Lake
Follow a short but scenic trail around this stunning lake and admire views of the pointed peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain & Yellowstone NP Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
The Rocky Mountain National Park Safari Tour
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Stanley Heights
The Stanley Hotel
Beautiful building
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Estes Park Resort
Clean room
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Trailborn Rocky Mountains
Good
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
Fantastic view. Excellent front desk response, even though it was Christmas Day. It was our second visit and plan to visit again.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Discovery Lodge
We did not get to go to the hot tub due to weather, it was so windy and there was no way to enjoy it.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Coyote Mountain Lodge
Staff is very pleasant and helpful, Rooms are clean and very nice. Great value.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stanley Heights
Grand Estates
If you're spending some time in Grand Estates, Lake Estes and Lake Estes Marina are top sights worth seeing.
Chamberlain
While there might not be top attractions in Chamberlain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bond Park and Historic Estes Park.
Downtown Estes Park
If you're spending some time in Downtown Estes Park, Bond Park and Historic Estes Park are top sights worth seeing.
Venner Ranch Estates
Though Venner Ranch Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marys Lake and Trout Haven Fishing Pond.
Sunny Hills
Though Sunny Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marys Lake and Estes Park Golf Course.
Fall River Estates
Fall River Estates might not have many top sights, but Fall River Visitor Center and Fall River Entrance Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
