Even if you've accustomed to seeing wildlife in your town, it would probably be startling to see a trio of massive sea lions heading down the street straight toward you.

After a full day, the town's eateries sit waiting. Estes Park is filled with bars and shops that line the main street, Elkhorn Avenue. Try Brownfield's for affordable souvenirs, such as T-shirts ...

the town's main drag. Temperatures climb from April to June, with highs in the low 50s and 60s, but lows remain below freezing and summer in Estes Park doesn't truly begin until the snow has cleared.