Macdonald Book Shop - Estes Park, Colorado

Kayla N.

This local bookstore is a wonderful addition to Estes park and completed our tour of the square nicely. Books are all priced at cover price, and they have well-organized sections based on genre or owner recommendations. Additionally, they have a banned books and “blind date” section where you can get a pre-wrapped book (title-hidden) with a brief description that I thought was pretty ingenious.

Amanda S.

I love Estes in general, but there’s something to be said about a beautiful bookstore to walk into…to ignite the imagination of a world of wonder. Now I’m a lover of book anyway…but the clerks were amazingly helpful, they had the cutest book marks, book lights…etc for any book lover. They also do these cute book buys they call Blind dates…where you can’t see the cover or title…they are wrapped, they do give a little info….but what a fun way to truly not judge a book by its cover…so fun 🤩 and they are all age groups and types…so it’s like a box of chocolate…you don’t know exactly what you’re gonna get….mysterious I love it. 🥰

Victoria D.

The absolute cutest book store I’ve ever stumbled upon. They have a huge selection and everyone that works there is so kind and helpful. One of the ladies even gave us a tip on where to find a herd of elk in Estes Park and we sure did! Many thanks for that. 🙂

Enrique N. M.

Neat, homey, and beautiful book shop! They have been here since 1928! Impressive!

They have a good variety of book genres, however, my favorite part has to be their souvenir and gifts they have to offer. I bought just about all of my gifts here for friends and family. They have amazing deals! They have unique gifts such as local artists' painted book marks.

They ladies working the book store are super friendly and are more than happy to have a conversation with you to tell you about the history of this place. I was very fortunate to have found this shop exploring the mountain town of Estes

Mal- K.

Lovely book store in a lovely small town. Don't let the size fool you, they have quite a nice selection and variety. From young kids to adults all will find something as long as you aren't too picky like our kid who wanted a book about foxes.
Our 2 kids age 8 and 10 didn't have any trouble finding something they'd read tho otherwise.

Tracey G.

Out of all the shops to visit on Elkhorn Ave in Estes, this place is the one I'm definitely glad we stopped at. Staff were eager to help and so nice! More than just books, they have cards, bags, anything an avid reader could want! Loved this little shop!

Scott E.

I saw on social media a meme about an escap room idea, but a bookstore. Clearly marked exits and an hour to leave the store. I truly believe that it was based off of this bookstore. The staff was great. When I picked out a book both sales people said it was a good read and one even said the second book in the series is currently at the editors. That is knowledge. We'll stocked shelves and so many offerings. Wish I had this store back home.

Megan M.

Browsed through this charming book store while strolling downtown Estes Park. The store was filled with an array of genres and mainstream books. Customers must use hand sanitizer before entering and handling the books. Spoke to the owner, who said the store has been in business for over 50 years. Hoping the best for them.