Fall River Visitor Center — Attraction in Estes Park

Very nice information center, gift shop and restaurant with a beautiful view. Ample parking and wheelchair accessible. Clean, nice restroom facilities as well. Food was very tasty. I had a grilled chicken breast sandwich that was very good. My husband had a hamburger and fries and he enjoyed it very much. The prices were reasonable and the portion sizes satisfying. The atmosphere is amazing and the waitstaff was very attentive and pleasant. We were eating lunch about 1:00 pm. No wait at all for a table. We were seated immediately and received our food, served nice and hot, in a timely manner. The info center and gift shops were also very nice, with very pleasant, helpful staff. I purchased several souvenirs and postcards there. They had a very nice selection of souvenirs and gifts ranging from the usual touristy things to interesting jewelry and upscale home decor. I would definitely suggest a visit and meal at...

Very nice visitor center. It is clean, clean restrooms, many informational displays of local wildlife, and helpful staff regarding the local area along with Rocky Mountain National Park. There's a rack of brochures for local attractions etc. There's also plenty of printed information, general maps, and trail maps regarding Rocky Mountain National Park - some free, some not. They also have tee shirts, sweatshirts and other souvenirs for sale. Their website is is also helpful. It shows alerts, has online maps of RMNP, weather info, and park fees and permits. It's a recommend stop before entering the park if you need a bathroom break, need information, or want a cool sweatshirt for the evening chill, or...

We actually did not go in here. We drove the Old Fall River Road on a sight seeing trip. Do not go on this road if heights make you uncomfortable. It is 7 to 9 miles winding up to nearly 12000 feet. The road is dirt, 1 narrow lane, 1 way. I am no shrinking violet, but at one point I was questioning my sanity as I looked out the driver's side window to the very abrupt drop below.

It was spectacular! We went from early afternoon sun to twilight in those few miles. Verdant green gave way to fall colors and led into snow and the sparsity of alpine tundra. Once on top we were in bright sunny winter and enjoyed our drive down on a modern wide winding paved highway. Beautiful ' but not as exciting! ...