The Historic STANLEY day TOUR

Explore the history of The Stanley Hotel. You’ll learn about the original owner F.O. Stanley and why he chose Estes Park. This is your site seeing tour including pop culture.

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The Historic Stanley NIGHT TOUR

This evening tour takes you to a few darkened spaces and introduces you to the "active" phenomena and spirit folklore surrounding our 100+ year old hotel.

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The Historic STANLEY Family Friends TOUR

This fun, interactive tour is geared toward kids 8 and under, but is great for the whole family. 
​Take a different approach to learning about F.O. Stanley and try your eye at our very special I-spy game

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Explore the spirited history of The Stanley Hotel with one of our many tours and special events. Please note our policies and read more about our tours below.  Carefully review the information that will be featured on each tour below, so you can take the tour that best fits your interests and needs!

Tour Policies:

• Children under the age of eight are not permitted for the Day Tours and Children under the age of ten are not permitted on the Night Tour. This includes infants being carried or being pushed in strollers.
• Tour dates will be made available for purchase on the first of the preceding month. Certain tours may not be available on certain dates because of upcoming events scheduled to take place at the hotel.
• Advance purchase is strongly recommended. Tickets are sold on a space-available basis.
• Due to little to no cancellations on tours, we do not have a waiting list.
• Day visitors and hotel guests are welcome.
• Pets are not permitted.
• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Intoxicated guests may be asked to leave without refund.
• Audio and video recordings are not permitted. Photography is allowed.
• Tours do not feature guest rooms.

• Visitors who purchase discounted tickets online will be asked to show proof of military service and/or AAA membership upon arrival. Spouses and children of military ID holders and AAA members are eligible for discounted tickets.
• Total walking distance can be about one and a quarter mile and may feature stairs. All tours are wheelchair accessible.
• Weather permitting, tours may feature outdoor sites. Please prepare accordingly.
• Tour routes are subject to change depending on venue availability.
  
• Parking is free for all guests with tour reservations. Please bring confirmation email or booking reference number to provide to the gate attendant.

• Bookings cannot be transferred, cancelled or refunded less than 24 hours before the appointed tour time. All changes are subject to availability.
• Please arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of time to check in for your tour. As a friendly reminder, give yourself ample time to travel to Estes Park. It can take up to three hours to travel from Denver, due to traffic.

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​STARS, STORIES, AND S'MORES
Join us on the Wonderview Terrace! ​This evening activity is geared toward kids 16 and under, but is great for the whole family. Take a look through our telescope and catch a glimpse of a beautiful mountain high night sky.
On a clear night you may be able to see Jupiter, its moons, and identify many constellations. Hear stories about the constellations and the mythology behind them as you roast s'mores around one of our fire pits!
Be sure to bring water, an extra layer for these chilly mountain nights and binoculars if you have them!

When: Thursdays. Fridays, and Saturdays from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM, weather permitting
Where: The Stanley Hotel Wonderview Terrace
​Cost: Adult (13 and older) $10/ticket, Child (ages 5-12) $7/ticket

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