1. Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park abounds with opportunities to take you and your significant other’s breaths away. The national park provides a natural playground that’s sure to delight outdoorsy duos. Offering everything from hiking and biking to climbing and horseback riding, Rocky Mountain National Park is an ideal date destination for all kinds of couples.
2. The Stanley Hotel: Estes Park
Perched above the picturesque town, The Stanley Hotel looms as both Estes Park’s most famous attraction and an excellent place to bed down. The Stanley Hotel opened in 1909 and rapidly modernized the quiet valley. Since opening, the hotel has hosted numerous distinguished guests, including former President Theodore Roosevelt and former Japanese emperor Akihito. Still, the hotel’s claim to fame comes from inspiring Stephen King’s novel “The Shining,” as well as starring in Stanley Kubrick’s film adaption of the book. Couples who enjoy cuddling during a scary movie, or hearing ghost stories in general, will appreciate The Stanley Hotel’s guided night tour. Alternatively, anyone interested in the hotel’s broad history can opt for the day tour. After spending a few hours touring the property or exploring the area around it, guests can bed down in the hotel’s impressive rooms, which are decorated in earth tones and provide standard amenities like Wi-Fi access and flat-screen TVs.