Area Information
If you wish to visit some other attractions while in the area, here is a list of our favorites!
If you are looking to see the fall colors, peak foliage will be occurring in the week leading up to the wedding, so plan accordingly!
Rocky Mountain National Park
Situated just outside of town is Rocky Mountain National Park which offers incredible views and hiking!
Distance: 6.3 miles (10.1 kilometers)
Grand Lake & Lake Granby
If you are exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake is just outside the park to the West. This cool mountain town offers amazing lake views and good vibes!
Distance: 48.2 miles (77.6 kilometers)
Peak to Peak Highway & Nederland
From Estes Park take CO-7 South to CO-72 South for a beautiful fall drive! There are several interesting places to stop on the way to the quaint town of Nederland.
Distance: 42.8 miles (68.9 kilometers)
Boulder, Colorado
Where we live and where we went to school! Be sure to check out the Pearl Street Mall and Chautauqua Park on your way to Estes Park!
Distance: 36.8 miles (59.2 kilometers)
Golden, Colorado
Where the West lives! Home of the Coors Beer Factory (There are tours!), Golden is "The Gateway to the Rockies" if you are going up I-70 this is where you'll start!
Distance: 57.3 miles (92.2 kilometers)
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
A beautiful ski town that is not well-known and not highly trafficked. One of our favorite places!
Distance: 140 miles (225 kilometers)
Vail, Colorado
Located on I-70, Vail is a famous ski town and resort with great mountain views, hiking, restaurants and entertainment!
Distance: 140 miles (225 kilometers)
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Located on I-70, Glenwood Springs is a resort town home to Glenwood Hot Springs and Iron Mountain Hot Springs! If you are up for a challenge, visit Hanging Lake!
Distance: 199 miles (320 kilometers)
Aspen, Colorado
Known as a playground of the super-wealthy, Aspen is probably the most famous mountain town in the state. Be sure to visit Maroon Bells if you come here!
Distance: 200 miles (322 kilometers)
Telluride, Colorado
Nestled in a deep valley, Telluride is similar to Aspen in that it's a high-class ski destination, but it feels a bit more laid-back.
Distance: 378 miles (608 kilometers)
Million Dollar Highway
Beginning in Ouray and ending in Silverton, this is probably the best drive in the state. It's also where we got engaged!
Distance: 372 miles (599 kilometers)
Garden of the Gods + Colorado Springs
Located just outside of Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods has great hiking and views of red rock formations.
Distance: 132 miles (212 kilometers)
Arches National Park + Moab, Utah
An incredible gem located in eastern Utah, Arches has lots of amazing hiking and driving views. The nearby town of Moab is great also!
Distance: 394 miles (634 kilometers)
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Capitol Reef is beautiful and often less crowded than other parks!
Distance: 471 miles (758 kilometers)
Zion National Park, Utah
Zion is arguably the best park in Utah, somewhat of a red Yosemite. It's an awesome place, just check to see if you need a permit for any of the hikes!
Distance: 640 miles (1,030 kilometers)
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
The place for which I was named! Although I might be biased, I think it might be better than Zion.
Distance: 583 miles (938 kilometers)
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
The most popular park but for good reason! Pictures don't do it justice, the canyon is incomprehensibly huge.
Distance: 700 miles (1,127 kilometers)
Lake Powell, Arizona / Utah
A massive lake in the red rocks of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. A boater's dream destination!
Distance: 670 miles (1,078 kilometers)
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
A place to see the mountains and Bison roaming freely! We like Grand Teton more than Yellowstone.
Distance: 452 miles (727 kilometers)
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
We are not big fans of Yellowstone because there is a lot of driving to get from place to place within the park. However, if you want to go, the geysers and pools are cool.
Distance: 482 miles (776 kilometers)
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Located right next to Grand Teton, Jackson Hole is a beautiful luxury ski town located at the foot of the mountains.
Distance: 475 miles (764 kilometers)
Mount Rushmore, South Dakota
Only a 6 hour drive from Denver in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mt. Rushmore is a cool piece of American history to check out!
Distance: 351 miles (565 kilometers)
Devil's Tower, Wyoming
A truly strange formation located just 130 miles (209 km) from Mount Rushmore, if you are in the area Devil's Tower is worth stopping at!
Distance: 386 miles (621 kilometers)
Glacier National Park, Montana
The farthest but also probably the best on the list, Glacier National Park is stunningly beautiful. If you are planning a big road trip and can fit it in we recommend it!
Distance: 903 miles (1,453 kilometers)