I've been to Co a few times myself but this will be the first for my wife and daughter. The wife is easy going and would rather be taking pictures out side while my 13 yo daughter would rather be rummaging thru shops and such.

Looking to stay within $1200-1500 for lodging over 5-6 nights. We haven't nailed down a definite date yet but I'm thinking probably the 3rd week of June. We are flying in and will rent a car. I'd drive from here to there but I'd be batsh!t crazy having to spend two FULL days of driving with those two in the car stopping every 150 miles.

We are just now getting touron info from the Estes Park travel folks. I figured that surely some of the people who visit 24hr live close, or have been here and might have some recommendations on where to stay or not stay. Myself, I could sleep in the car on the roadside but figured that's out with the wife and kid.

Thanks for the help so far guys.