Historic Fall River Hydroplant
Estes Park, Colorado
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The Fall River Hydroplant was built in 1909 by F.O. Stanley to produce electricity for the Stanley Hotel and surrounding areas. It was restored from flood damage resulting from a 1982 flood and opened to the public in 2002. It is generally open only in the summer.
Useful Information
- Address: 1754 Fish Hatchery Road, Estes Park, CO
- Phone: +1 970 586 6256
Do & See
Outdoor activities are the primary sources of entertainment for visitors with the Rocky Mountain National Park offering an abundance of opportunities for exploration in both summer and winter. The town of Estes is also full of life and is like living history since many of the shops and restaurants have been fixtures in the community for decades. Wherever you look, you can see the beauty of the area, from the construction and building materials to the surrounding mountains.