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Best Hotels Near Historic Fall River Hydroplant (June - September, tours at 1, 2, &3 PM)
(0.7 km from Historic Fall River Hydroplant (June - September, tours at 1, 2, &3 PM))
Boasting a hot tub On The River is located in Estes Park. Featuring a balcony the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as skiing and cycling.
2760 Fall River Road (1.0 km from Historic Fall River Hydroplant (June - September, tours at 1, 2, &3 PM))
Fawn Valley Inn 1 Bedrooms by Rocky Mountain Resorts is located in Estes Park, Colorado. Each accommodations unit includes a seating area with a TV with cable channels a kitchen with a dining area and a private bathroom.
2760 Fall River Road (1.0 km from Historic Fall River Hydroplant (June - September, tours at 1, 2, &3 PM))
Located in Estes Park in the Colorado region Fawn Valley Inn 2 Bedrooms by Rocky Mountain Resorts provides accommodations with free WiFi.
2760 Fall River Road (1.0 km from Historic Fall River Hydroplant (June - September, tours at 1, 2, &3 PM))
Located in Estes Park, Colorado, Fawn Valley Inn 3&4 Bedrooms by Rocky Mountain Resorts features complimentary WiFi.
2760 Fall River Road (1.0 km from Historic Fall River Hydroplant (June - September, tours at 1, 2, &3 PM))
Set in Estes Park Fawn Valley Inn Studios by Rocky Mountain Resorts offers accommodations with free WiFi and seating area. Certain units include a TV with DVD player, a private bathroom with a hairdryer, and a kitchenette with a microwave.
2801 Fall River Road (1.1 km from Historic Fall River Hydroplant (June - September, tours at 1, 2, &3 PM))
This inn, which includes a full-service day spa, is located less than a mile from Rocky Mountain National Park. Each room has its own own balcony. On-site, there is a sauna. Each vacation home includes complimentary Wi-Fi, a hot tub, and a fireplace.
1400 David Drive (1.7 km from Historic Fall River Hydroplant (June - September, tours at 1, 2, &3 PM))
Estes Park Condos is a condominium development located in Estes Park. The hotel provides both free WiFi and free private parking. Each room at the hotel features a private bathroom.
2120 Fall River Road (2.2 km from Historic Fall River Hydroplant (June - September, tours at 1, 2, &3 PM))
Featuring free WiFi Bear Paw Suites is located in Estes Park. Guests can enjoy a fireplace in each apartment. Rocky Mountain National Park is 10 minutes' drive from the property.
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Historic Fall River Hydroplant (June - September, tours at 1, 2, &3 PM), Estes Park, CO
For the months of June, July, August and September visitors to Estes Park can experience a unique part of Rocky Mountain National Park’s history at the Historic Fall River Hydroplant. Located near the entrance to the park, it was built in 1909 to provide electricity for Estes Park’s hotels and businesses. Tours are available during those months at 1, 2, and 3 PM and offer a great opportunity to learn about this incredible piece of engineering project that has been in operation for over 100 years.
The hydroplant is comprised of a powerhouse building with two large generators, an upper reservoir or head pool, a lower reservoir or tail pool and several miles of canals connecting them. The water is then directed through penstocks between the reservoirs which turn turbines inside the powerhouse that generate electricity. This system was particularly important as it provided power when other sources were not available yet during its time. In addition to providing power for local businesses, it also provided enough electricity for some residential housing in town at the time.
Tour guides will lead you on an informative journey explaining how this early technology works and why it was so important then as well as today. Visitors will learn about how engineers designed the system to use gravity since Estes Park is located on top of a mountain. They will explain each part of the plant from intake gates and pipes at one end of the canal to outlet valves on the other side where water exits back into Fall River after powering turbines inside of the station’s generator room.
In addition to gaining historical perspective from knowledgeable tour guides, visitors can also observe some significant changes in technology while visiting this hydroplant such as computerized controls that replaced manual labor and modern safety systems used by operators today compared to what was seen during its earlier days in operation.
Come take a tour of Historic Fall River Hydroplant this summer season in Estes Park to learn more about this incredible engineering feat that has been operating since 1909!