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Price range: $4,000 - $15,000 Price range: $3,000 - $10,000
Couples usually spend $9,000 Couples usually spend $5,000
Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$10 per person
Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$10 per person

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Looking for the perfect mountain wedding venue in Estes Park? This is the place. Situated on the north side of Prospect Mountain, The View Restaurant at the Historic Crags Lodge boasts a serene and tranquil atmosphere among spectacular views of the surrounding Rockies. Open since 1914, the Historic Crags Lodge has deep historical roots in the community as the third oldest lodge in Estes Park, and its rustic decor fits wonderfully with The View’s charming ambience. The friendly staff of the lodge and restaurant will ensure you and your guests have a magical experience you’ll cherish forever.

Facilities and Capacity
The View Restaurant at the Historic Crags Lodge welcomes events with 25 to 150 people, and can accommodate wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners, as well as showers, engagement parties, and other special occasions. They offer a gorgeous indoor space, as well as an uncovered outdoor area with scenic views. The View boasts a stunning 90-foot wall of windows that afford an incredible view of the town and surrounding Rocky Mountains for you and your guests to enjoy.

Services Offered
To help ensure your day is a success, The View has experienced event planners on-site to assist you with whatever you need. Set up and clean up are provided, and the venue offers an array of event items to help you create the wedding of your dreams, including centerpieces, tables and chairs, dance floors, furniture, and lighting. The property features WiFi and ample parking, and is also wheelchair accessible.

Cuisine
Their excellent catering staff at The View creates delicious, customized menus that will suit most any taste and budget. They’ll work with you to ensure your dishes match your culinary vision and that everything is just right for your big day. They can provide hors d’oeuvres, buffets, and desserts, and your catering package include servers, china, flatware, glassware, barware, and linens. The View Restaurant at the Historic Crags Lodge also provides full bar service, including open, cash, and limited bars run by experienced bartenders, and feature a mix of house beers, wines, and liquors. Premium options and signature drinks are also available, as well as champagne for toasting.

Accommodations
As The View is located inside the Historic Crags Lodge, you and your guests can enjoy the rustic, well-appointed one- and two-bedroom accommodations offered by the lodge for added comfort and convenience. Rooms feature kitchens with all the essentials, as well as flatscreen TVs and DVD players, plus the amenities of the property, including a heated outdoor pool, a BBQ area, a pool table, and walking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
November
December
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Reviews of The View Restaurant at the Historic Crags Lodge

4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
48 Reviews
94% recommend it
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  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.6 out of 5 rating
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The View at Historic Crags Lodge is highly recommended by reviewers as a wedding venue. The staff, particularly Aki, is praised for their helpfulness and accommodation of special circumstances. Guests were impressed with the beautiful views of the mountains and the delicious food. The venue is described as stunning, with both indoor and outdoor spaces for the reception. Overall, the experience at The View exceeded expectations and was deemed affordable.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The View at Historic Crags Lodge is highly recommended by reviewers as a wedding venue. The staff, particularly Aki, is praised for their helpfulness and accommodation of special circumstances. Guests were impressed with the beautiful views of the mountains and the delicious food. The venue is described as stunning, with both indoor and outdoor spaces for the reception. Overall, the experience at The View exceeded expectations and was deemed affordable.

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Sarah Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah, Bride

Having our reception at Historic Crags Lodge was the best decision we could have made, the price was so reasonable for everything that is included and Aki was an amazing host and very attentive! The food was amazing and the views were a huge hit with our guests
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Melba C. Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect rehearsal dinner

Excellent communication and willingness to accommodate special circumstances. Friendly and helpful all the way through. Food and service were outstanding. Would definitely go to the View again. Aki is the absolute best.
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Chi H. Sent on 11/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue

Nice mountain venue with great food.
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Awards

48
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Colorado Rose Cake Company Colorado Rose Cake Company Wedding Cakes

The View Restaurant in Estes Park, Colorado is one of my favorite settings for a wedding and reception with its wall of windows overlooking the green mountain town below. I have eaten there several times and have always been very impressed with the delicious food. One of the gems in Estes Park.

Ptarmigan Classical and Rock String Quartet Ptarmigan Classical and Rock String Quartet Wedding Musicians

The Historic Crags Lodge is a beautiful and unique location for your wedding for other special event. The staff are friendly and professional and Ptarmigan String Quartet has enjoyed working with them in the past for wedding ceremonies!

Happy Feet Weddings L.L.C. Happy Feet Weddings L.L.C. Wedding Officiants

The weddings I have perfomed there all talk of the veiw, the food, and the rustic decor that fits perfect. And of course Keelee who does take grand care of her brides.

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