The Mad Moose

About

Seven thousand square feet of souvenirs, apparel, toys, stuffed animals, outdoor gear and home decor sit out Moraine Avenue, about a mile from the Park entrance. The size is the point. One stop covers a T-shirt, a gift for whoever fed the cat, and the warm layer somebody forgot to pack.

Helpful, kind staff come up again and again, and so, unexpectedly, do the sandwiches. The shop also claims the cleanest bathrooms in Estes Park, which matters more than it should after a long drive. It is a few steps from The Country Market and Wayfinder Restaurant, and it stays open into the evening, handy for a stop on the way back from the Park.