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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Estes Park

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Estes Park, Colorado

Updated August 30, 2018

Unusual Attractions in Estes Park

Estes Park, Colorado

The Stanley Hotel

Paranormal experiences in this hotel's room 217 led Stephen King to write "The Shining."

Estes Park, Colorado

Baldpate Inn Key Collection

The world's largest key collection features keys to the White House, Frankenstein's castle, and Hitler's bunker.

Estes Park, Colorado

Birthplace of the American Board of Orthodontics

The start of the group that straightened the teeth of a nation.

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Holzwarth Trout Lodge

The remains of an early 1900s dude ranch that operated until the 1970s.

17 miles from Estes Park

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B-17 Bomber Crash Site

The wreckage of a World War II bomber is hidden high in the Colorado wilderness.

17 miles from Estes Park

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Faces Bridge

A surprising collection of bronze faces beneath a bridge in Loveland.

21 miles from Estes Park

Loveland, Colorado

Loveland’s Sweetheart Couple

A tribute to Loveland’s most famous sweethearts, who helped spread cupid’s message to millions.

23 miles from Estes Park

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