Red Rose Rock Shop — Local services in Estes Park

This is the best rock shop I've ever been to, and I have visited quite a few as an avid rockhound. The store and the grounds are beautiful (and located right next to a coffee shop, which is an immediate win!) There are bins of beautiful rough materials outside, where prices are clearly marked and a scale is available to assess what you'll be paying BEFORE you get to the register. Inside you can find nearly anything your heart desires, for every price range. My kids, 7 and 5, who regularly roll their eyes at my hobby, found themselves digging through bins of various polished stones to take home, which they talked about the entire drive back to Kansas. The girl at the counter was so. incredibly. knowledgeable. Really, she was a rock savant. I want to plan our next Colorado trip just so I can make another stop at Red...

The rock shop is great for adults and children alike. There is always a ton to do including the little grab bags the kids can put together for just a few dollars. The sluice box is awesome when the weather is warm and the kids love finding treasure in the sluice box while panning their bag that can be purchased inside for not much money.

The owner Carl is about the best owner a business could have. He is very friendly and super knowledgeable and will take the time to interact with your kids and make them feel very welcome. We will definitely be back every time we are up there. They have duck food for purchase to feed the ducks in the local pond that they own and the ducks will walk right up to you.

They also share the same parking lot as Coffee on the Rocks so you can get a drink...

The owner seemed to be friendly. My issue is that because Estes is a tourist town, these places can up their price triple what it’s worth. I was not pleased with the interior shop’s prices. An item that was EXACTLY the same as what I’ve bought back in Texas was triple the price at what I bought, and the stone is not that valuable. I will say the outdoor rough pieces by weight are not badly priced. Another thing I found disappointing is that the new modeled arrow heads are made in India. Estes park and the surrounding area is filled with native americans who would benefit from selling their products to a store like this. Instead, the arrow heads are sourced in India. A great place to look around, but not...