This past Friday night, I found my self in Estes Park, with a night at the Stanley Hotel. Originally, this had been planned as a full weekend ( took Sunday off) to help a friend out again. But unfortunately they had to work over the weekend. So I headed up for a night on Friday. It’s been a year or two since my last visit to Estes, but can’t remember the last time I’ve been to the Stanley. It was an enjoyable evening, dinner at the hotel then checked in to the big comfy bed. The next morning I walked around downtown Estes Park before making the drive back to downtown Denver- kinda fun being a tourist… On the drive home, I had an area I wanted to check out, but drove right on past the turn off for the dirt road… A fun little escape. Sadly, no Ghostly encounters during my stay at the Stanley.
Coming into Estes Park, found that I had the sign all to myself. Had to snap a quick pic.
All checked into the Stanley.
Stepped outside later in the night for some night shots….. I forgot to bring my tripod. Best I could do using mounds of snow as a base for the camera.
Main stairwell from the lobby. My room was off to the left.
Fine morning views of Rocky Mountain National Park.
The Stanley.
Around downtown Estes Park. Seems the shops were either food (candy) or gifts. The Gift shops telling you to leave your treats outside.
Buy a pound of Fudge, get a 1/4 pound of fudge free.
