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Located in the beautiful mountains just south of Estes Park, Colorado, The Baldpate Inn offers many ways for our guests to enjoy our spectacular views and award-winning scenery. The Inn's private 15 acres are surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park and National Forest lands, so ample opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing are available. These photos provide just a small sampling of the views near by The Baldpate Inn

We are just a short walk from Lily Lake (part of Rocky Mountain National Park) where guests can enjoy a stroll around the lake, view wildlife, catch another hiking trail, wet a fly for catch-and-release fishing, eat a picnic lunch, or contemplate a beautiful sunrise or sunset. Trailheads for Twin Sisters, Lily Mountain, and Lily Lake Ridge are just steps away.

You will also want to consider:

• Hiking in and around our Rocky Mountain National Park. For guides tours we recommend Footpaths Of The World

• Horseback riding and Rooftop Rodeo & other horse shows at Estes Park's Stanley Fairgrounds.

• Fishing in many of the area’s lakes and streams, on your own or guided, we recommend only the best at Wild Basin Outfitters

• Boating on Lake Estes, the Marina rents all sorts of boats Marina at Lake Estes

• Summer music festivals in Bond Park and at the new Performance Park

• Golf at the community’s 9-hole or 18-hole courses Estes Golf Course Info

• Shopping in the art galleries, antique stores, boutiques and shops of downtown Estes Park Best of Estes Park Downtown Map

• Fourth of July celebration over Lake Estes at an elevation of 7500 feet

• Adventure activities like Whitewater rafting is always a favorite, we highly recommend A Wanderlust Adventure

• Scottish Festival in September with world renowned pipe bands and highland games Estes Park Scots Fest

• Putt-putt golf, go-karts and bumper boats for the kids and young at heart!

• Historical sites such as the Estes Park Museum, Enos Mills Cabin, and MacGregor Ranch

• Enjoy watching the area wildlife-Elk, Deer, Bighorn Sheep, Bears, Hummingbirds
  

As a guest at the Inn, we would be happy to help you to plan for these activities during your visit. To get an idea of the layout of our area, check out the Best of Estes Park Map

You may wish to contact our Estes Park Chamber of Commerce for additional information at 1-800-ESTES-08 (800-378-3708). 

If you are seeking more information for planning your Wedding celebration in Estes Park, check the Estes Park Wedding Association website for assistance with everything from flowers to limousines.

Of course we especially welcome you to stay at The Baldpate Inn while you enjoy Estes Park, however if we do not have availability, we invite you to consider the other preferred Bed and Breakfasts in our area who are members of our Estes Park B&B Association.