George Hix Riverside Plaza — Attraction in Estes Park

Please come see this wonderful place! The Plaza is located at the confluence of the Big Thompson River and Fall River in the heart of Estes Park. There are wonderful bronze sculptures and the river is accessible to sit near and enjoy. There is a bronze saddle on a big river rock which makes a lovely photo opportunity for the whole family! The Plaza was erected after the 1982 Lawn Lake flood came through and scoured the downtown area. My father was one of the Townspeople who helped to create this Plaza and helped to fund some of the bronzes within the park. In June of 2015, the Town of Estes Park re-named this the George J. Hix Riverside Plaza in his honor of dedication to the Estes Park community over his lifetime. He would love for each and every visitor of Estes Park to enjoy this community that he loved so dearly! Make sure you visit the Plaza and sit in...

Fun little walk along the river. Lots of shops and restaurants. The path takes you from the visitor center to the downtown shopping restaurant area along the river. Plenty of place to sit and enjoy the flowing water. Enjoy a cup of beverage of your choice at the water front seating and just kick...

This a cool little downtown area of Estes Park. There is an awesome river that flows right through the middle of a shopping district. They have lots of cool shops and some great...