Leaving Boulder behind, you wind your way up highway 36 heading north west about 40 miles to Estes Park. Now you're about 7200 feet above sea level. In July its generally dry and quite pleasant during the days with cool evenings. Estes Park is a picturesque small town (population 5200).
Estes Park is quaint, and has loads of character and charm. You are already in the mountains now. On the western edge of town is the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The area is spectacular for scenery at all times of the year. I have been to Estes Park twice and both times in the late summer. It is walkable and has a great small town feel. There is a mountain stream that bisects the town and a walking area with art galleries, restaurants and shops line the creek with outside seating. The town has so much to offer and is worth a visit.
Just outside the small downtown is The Stanley Hotel, built in 1909.
John, Thank you so much for these posts. Several of us are spending some extra time before or after Convention to explore the area, so your comments, pictures, links and ideas are MOST appreciated. See you in just a few weeks
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