The town's main attraction is Elkhorn Avenue - a historic shopping district featuring a variety of shops and restaurants for all ages and interests. The community of Grand Lake is nestled between the western border of Rocky Mountain National Park and Colorado's largest natural lake, Grand Lake. Grand Avenue, the town's main street, is lined with boardwalks and rustic facades that create a true western, small-town atmosphere. Continue on highway 34 to the north entrance, or highway 36 to the south entrance, where park headquarters is located. RMNP is about 1.5 hours away from Denver International Airport.
Taxi service is available.
Guide Books and Maps Be sure and visit the Rescources section of this website, where Jesse reviews of some of his favorite books, maps and gear - all of which can help you enjoy your RMNP visit. Visit the Weather and Climate section of this website and find seasonal information as well as links to current conditions. All of the information that appears in the park's official visitor brochure, which is handed out at the entrances, is found in the Park Info section. There's more to do in this area than you could pack into one visit. Throughout this website, you will also find information about traditional activities such as Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Watching and Scenic Driving in Rocky Mountain National Park.