Historic Hotel, Restaurant & Museum
Enchanting travelers since 1917, The Baldpate Inn, located seven miles south of Estes Park, Colorado, and next to Rocky Mountain National Park, is a classic mountain getaway offering spectacular views, intriguing history, scrumptiously fresh food, caring staff and cozy accommodations.
Built in 1917, the Inn has been enchanting travelers for over 96 years, we welcome you to become part of our legacy. From our perch on Twin Sisters Mountain at an elevation of 9,000 feet, Baldpate Inn boasts charming B&B accommodations, award-winning dining, the world’s largest key collection and delightful live theater entertainment. In RMNP just next to our historic inn you can enjoy hiking, fishing, wildlife watching, or mountain climbing. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Baldpate Inn hosts many weddings, family reunions, and other special events.
Keywords: Historic, B&B, Collections, Museum, Theater
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Baldpate Inn has been a family business enchanting visitors since 1917. As only the second family to operate the Inn, we have owned the property since 1986, almost 30 years.
What is your primary product or service?
The Baldpate Inn is a classic mountain country inn, providing Bed & Breakfast accommodations, a beloved specialty restaurant, one of a kind Key & Photo Collection Museum as well as Key-thedral Theater (outdoor) venue for live stage productions and wedding celebrations
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The Baldpate Inn is unique with its enchanting setting (next to Rocky Mountain National Park) historical significance (listed on National Register of Historic Places) and most critically in it desire to provide the best possible dining and lodging experience to each guest every day.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
The Baldpate Inn has only one unparalleled location that could not be replicated!
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located on Colorado Peak to Peak Highway 7 just across from the Lily Lake area of Rocky Mountain National Park. We are seven miles south of Estes Park, Colorado.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, Mastercard, VISA or Discover
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Lois H Smith
What are your hours of operation?
We are open daily seasonally each year from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day Weekend (late May to mid October) Our restaurant and museum are open each day from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Recommendations are suggested for dining.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
By becoming a returning customer.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Golden Rule - Do unto others as you would have them do to you.