Name: Diamond - The Historic Crags Lodge - 1BD
Address: 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, Colorado, United States of America, Estes Park, Colorado, US
Price range: $144–$447 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

The Historic Crags Lodge draws travelers with its historic mountain charm, sweeping Estes Park views, friendly staff, and generally clean, comfortable suites with handy kitchenettes, though some rooms feel dated and summer stays can be warm without air conditioning.

The hillside location is convenient to downtown Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, though several guests preferred to drive rather than walk. Amenities like a hot tub, pool, game room and free laundry add appeal. Dining is limited or seasonal with no breakfast or lunch, but guests who dined in reported good meals. Expect a low-frills lodge experience focused on scenery and a generally quiet setting.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the hot tub and pool, plus extras like a game room, patio areas, grills, and free guest laundry.

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10

Caroline

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Cool historic inn Great staff Dining looked good although we were unable to eat there Good sunset location at the pool

10

Valerie

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked the jacuzzi, the pool table in the game room, and the swing out in the yard which had a perfect view of Longs Peak

10

Brenda

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice suite stocked with essentials for cooking. Grills also available.

10

Brent

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in one of the studios, it was charming and cute with a good view and had everything you could ever need, they thought of everything including free washer and dryer. We stayed two nights and enjoyed the hot tub which is open year round. I highly recommend this historical place.

10

Lorna

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

We loved our 9-night stay and didn’t want to leave. The bed was super comfortable, the kitchen area was well equipped and all of our suite was spotless. Linens were high quality as was glassware. The hot tub was fantastic and all staff were absolutely delightful. It was the perfect location- close to town, away from traffic and the views were breathtaking. We enjoyed walking to town for dinner, and had a delicious dinner in the hotel restaurant.

10

Kelly

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My son and I stayed here for a spring break vacation. The staff was so friendly and our room was outstanding. The view from the room was incredible! The kitchenette was sufficiently stocked with the items we needed to cook meals with. We spent several hours throughout our two day stay in the game room playing pool. The hot tub was nice - especially with all the snow fall.

10

Gregg

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel has been around a long time and the bones of the hotel exhibit that old-style charm. The rooms were renovated and were small but comfortable. The restaurant was booked so we did not eat there. They don't have any breakfast or lunch food options. Maybe they will consider breakfast in the future. The pool and spa were really nice. It was within walking distance (with a hill) of the key downtown area which was convenient because Estes Park municipality decided that July 4th week was a great time to close roads and make traffic a mess. Sigh. It is a Hilton Grand property now which was a nice surprise.

10

Christopher

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the views! It was fun with the game room, restaurant, full kitchen in the room, etc.

10

susan

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a 1 bdrm with 2 bathrooms that made it extra nice. Very comfortable main lobby with fireplace and 2 sitting areas along with a restaurant and lounge. An extra perk was on site laundry that was free to use. Very nice property

10

Claire

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful mountain views, nice pool and patio area. The room itself was clean and comfortable, and the kitchenette was well stocked. There is no AC, but with the multiple fans provided we were fine even in 95 degree heat.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms and common areas as very clean and well maintained.

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John Keith

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Adorable historic western hotel in hills of Estes Park w/ great mountain & Stanley Hotel views. Cute, cozy suite room w/ patio & views. No frills, yet very clean & very friendly staff. We’d definitely return!

8

Alberto

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly and informative, room was clean. Located close to everything you need in Estes Park. Only complaint is you can hear a lot of noise from hallway and other rooms.

8

Gretchen

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Of course, I was there during a heat wave, so not the norm. But as we know, climate is now unpredictable. My room was comfortable, clean, and I enjoyed the views of the mountains and trees. The kitchenette was great. My only issue is it got too warm and they don’t have AC. I used fans in both rooms to manage. Oh, and I really prefer regular size pillows.

8

Jane

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Crag’s Lodge was a great home base for the weekend while attending a friend’s wedding. The hotel shows its age, but the rooms are generously sized and spotlessly clean. The hotel does not have air conditioning, but the room stayed comfortably cool even during an especially hot summer. Would certainly recommend a stay here.

10

Paige

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful historic lodge in Estes Park! Super clean rooms, elegant sheets and towels, and an amazing view!

8

Kara

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a very cool place—stuck in time of an era where things were simpler. The hotel was very clean and the staff was super. This is a rustic hotel, though, and in need of upgrades. Still, it was clean, comfortable, and quiet.

10

Lorna

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

We loved our 9-night stay and didn’t want to leave. The bed was super comfortable, the kitchen area was well equipped and all of our suite was spotless. Linens were high quality as was glassware. The hot tub was fantastic and all staff were absolutely delightful. It was the perfect location- close to town, away from traffic and the views were breathtaking. We enjoyed walking to town for dinner, and had a delicious dinner in the hotel restaurant.

10

Robert

Oct 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean rooms, friendly staff and beautiful location!

10

Claire

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful mountain views, nice pool and patio area. The room itself was clean and comfortable, and the kitchenette was well stocked. There is no AC, but with the multiple fans provided we were fine even in 95 degree heat.

10

Kseniia

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Lodge is very beautiful. Staff is friendly and helpful. Room was clean and had everything we needed. I definitely recommend it!

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Rooms

Historic, lodge-style accommodations range from small rooms to spacious suites with kitchenettes and mountain views; many find them cozy and comfortable. Lack of air conditioning can make summer nights warm, and some note hallway noise or compact bathrooms.

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Nicole

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a great stay! I had a room on the third floor and it was quite roomy for the price. I had a small kitchenette along with the usual living area, bathroom, bedroom. The hotel is in a convenient place for the park and for downtown. The staff were helpful and i loved the fireplace in the lobby.

10

Sarah

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location. Room was updated, but hotel is not — historic feel, but could use updates like partitions on the deck so all guests don’t have to drink coffee together. Overall, a lovely place to stay.

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Alberto

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly and informative, room was clean. Located close to everything you need in Estes Park. Only complaint is you can hear a lot of noise from hallway and other rooms.

8

Gretchen

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Of course, I was there during a heat wave, so not the norm. But as we know, climate is now unpredictable. My room was comfortable, clean, and I enjoyed the views of the mountains and trees. The kitchenette was great. My only issue is it got too warm and they don’t have AC. I used fans in both rooms to manage. Oh, and I really prefer regular size pillows.

8

Anil

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was well-maintained and staff very helpful. Lack of AC in the rooms made it uncomfortable to sleep at night. Avoid top floor rooms during hot weather. The hotel is NOT within walking distance to downtown because it's on a hill. There's just one dining option within the hotel and they're not open during all weekdays.

10

Paige

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful historic lodge in Estes Park! Super clean rooms, elegant sheets and towels, and an amazing view!

10

Andrea

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our stay at this unique hotel. Excellent location, spacious comfortable room, and friendly staff. We will definitely be back.

10

Gregg

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel has been around a long time and the bones of the hotel exhibit that old-style charm. The rooms were renovated and were small but comfortable. The restaurant was booked so we did not eat there. They don't have any breakfast or lunch food options. Maybe they will consider breakfast in the future. The pool and spa were really nice. It was within walking distance (with a hill) of the key downtown area which was convenient because Estes Park municipality decided that July 4th week was a great time to close roads and make traffic a mess. Sigh. It is a Hilton Grand property now which was a nice surprise.

10

Claire

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful mountain views, nice pool and patio area. The room itself was clean and comfortable, and the kitchenette was well stocked. There is no AC, but with the multiple fans provided we were fine even in 95 degree heat.

4

Bret

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old restored property done well, except the fact that they don’t have air conditioning. Only window in our cut up misshaped room was in the completely opposite corner than the bed. Our room sweltered in mid-June and even though the room came with a noisy box fan, my wife and I had a rough night sleeping. All for what I consider to be a premium hotel price.

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Service

Staff are widely praised for being friendly, helpful and accommodating. There are isolated complaints about a strict nonrefundable policy and a rude restaurant interaction.

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Eric

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly and helpful and the property was quiet and clean.

10

Rachel

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful experience staying here. Easy location, quiet, and historic. The customer service was incredibly, and the team went above and beyond to help find our daughter’ special lovey that she has slept with every night for 8 years. She left it there and the team was very responsive and compassionate in helping us. They found her lovey and worked with us to mail it home. Thank you and you really helped our daughter!!!

10

Alexis

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super cute. Comfy. Very good staff.

10

Gregory

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful views, super friendly staff! Special thanks to Zee for being so kind!

10

David

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Crag's Lodge is a beautiful, old-fashioned lodge with a wonderful staff, (especially Kiko and Raoul) and amazing views and atmosphere! Lovely stay. Everything is a very close drive in Estes. There is an amazing looking Restaurant (the View) at the Lodge, and a Lounge, but neither was open during our stay. I think we missed something special. Fortunately, there are other, fantastic restaurants within a short drive (5 to 10 minutes tops. Highly recomend!

10

Ryan

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was fantastic. Great views.

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Timothy

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Crag’s Lodge is a first-class establishment. We could not be happier with the experience. The facility was excellent, and the staff was amazing. We definitely will recommend to others.

10

Denise

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Aki was awesome

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Robert

Oct 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean rooms, friendly staff and beautiful location!

8

Richard

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff, Rose, provided excellent services.

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Location

Set on a hillside with sweeping views, the hotel is convenient to downtown Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Some guests walked, but many preferred to drive due to the hill and distance.

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Nicole

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a great stay! I had a room on the third floor and it was quite roomy for the price. I had a small kitchenette along with the usual living area, bathroom, bedroom. The hotel is in a convenient place for the park and for downtown. The staff were helpful and i loved the fireplace in the lobby.

10

Keith

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a great 3 night stay. The location is super easy to get to downtown and RMNP plus the views are really good! Dinner was excellent as well!

10

Samuel

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was helpful and friendly and our little studio room was quaint and clean. They take great care of their historic lodge. We liked that it was close to town, but far enoughh away to not hear town. Really enjoyed and we'll be back some day!

10

Andrew

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to the park and everything in town

8

Anil

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was well-maintained and staff very helpful. Lack of AC in the rooms made it uncomfortable to sleep at night. Avoid top floor rooms during hot weather. The hotel is NOT within walking distance to downtown because it's on a hill. There's just one dining option within the hotel and they're not open during all weekdays.

10

Carolyn

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 19,359 nights

Secluded from town. Soulful old ambiance. Very kind staff

10

David

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Crag's Lodge is a beautiful, old-fashioned lodge with a wonderful staff, (especially Kiko and Raoul) and amazing views and atmosphere! Lovely stay. Everything is a very close drive in Estes. There is an amazing looking Restaurant (the View) at the Lodge, and a Lounge, but neither was open during our stay. I think we missed something special. Fortunately, there are other, fantastic restaurants within a short drive (5 to 10 minutes tops. Highly recomend!

8

Bianca

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone we spoke to was very friendly. The room had a small kitchenette with all the necessities. The hotel was about a 10 minute drive from Rocky Mountain National Park and had several restaurants near by. The view from the restaurant inside the hotel was beautiful!

10

Gregg

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel has been around a long time and the bones of the hotel exhibit that old-style charm. The rooms were renovated and were small but comfortable. The restaurant was booked so we did not eat there. They don't have any breakfast or lunch food options. Maybe they will consider breakfast in the future. The pool and spa were really nice. It was within walking distance (with a hill) of the key downtown area which was convenient because Estes Park municipality decided that July 4th week was a great time to close roads and make traffic a mess. Sigh. It is a Hilton Grand property now which was a nice surprise.

10

Michael

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely 100-year-old historic Lodge. I've been coming up to Estes Park for over 40 years and was surprised to find this little gem. It's an historic Lodge on the south side of Estes park. Out my window I could see into town and the old movie theater. It was close enough where I could walk to the restaurants and breweries that I liked. Keep in mind, it is an old Lodge. The place is kept very clean but it hasn't been updated in quite some time. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the area. I would definitely come back again!

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Dining

On-site dining is seasonal or limited, with no regular breakfast or lunch service. When open, guests report enjoyable dinners and a pleasant setting, though one review cited rude service.

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Keith

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a great 3 night stay. The location is super easy to get to downtown and RMNP plus the views are really good! Dinner was excellent as well!

10

Caroline

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Cool historic inn Great staff Dining looked good although we were unable to eat there Good sunset location at the pool

8

Anil

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was well-maintained and staff very helpful. Lack of AC in the rooms made it uncomfortable to sleep at night. Avoid top floor rooms during hot weather. The hotel is NOT within walking distance to downtown because it's on a hill. There's just one dining option within the hotel and they're not open during all weekdays.

8

John

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unique property, we like it better than chain hotels. Spectacular view from the bar

10

Maria

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one night and all I can say is that we had a fabulous time here. The place is in a great location, the staff are so friendly and the place is clean. There is also a game room and big fireplaces! The restaurant is only open during summer time. The view from our room was beautiful! Overall, our stay here was excellent and we will definitely come back!

10

David

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Crag's Lodge is a beautiful, old-fashioned lodge with a wonderful staff, (especially Kiko and Raoul) and amazing views and atmosphere! Lovely stay. Everything is a very close drive in Estes. There is an amazing looking Restaurant (the View) at the Lodge, and a Lounge, but neither was open during our stay. I think we missed something special. Fortunately, there are other, fantastic restaurants within a short drive (5 to 10 minutes tops. Highly recomend!

10

Lorna

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

We loved our 9-night stay and didn’t want to leave. The bed was super comfortable, the kitchen area was well equipped and all of our suite was spotless. Linens were high quality as was glassware. The hot tub was fantastic and all staff were absolutely delightful. It was the perfect location- close to town, away from traffic and the views were breathtaking. We enjoyed walking to town for dinner, and had a delicious dinner in the hotel restaurant.

10

Gregg

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel has been around a long time and the bones of the hotel exhibit that old-style charm. The rooms were renovated and were small but comfortable. The restaurant was booked so we did not eat there. They don't have any breakfast or lunch food options. Maybe they will consider breakfast in the future. The pool and spa were really nice. It was within walking distance (with a hill) of the key downtown area which was convenient because Estes Park municipality decided that July 4th week was a great time to close roads and make traffic a mess. Sigh. It is a Hilton Grand property now which was a nice surprise.

10

victoria

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A perfectly preserved historic and charming lodge with points of interest everywhere you turned with an accommodating staff and a lovely restaurant. It was perfect!

6

Rebecca

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant very rude

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Month	Average price
March	$148
April	$162
May	$186
June	$260
July	$258

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $210	16 $193	17 $254	18	19
20 $267	21 $271	22 $279	23 $293	24 $447	25	26
27 $377	28 $243	29 $271	30 $207

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $330	2	3
4 $187	5 $180	6 $182	7 $179	8 $203	9	10
11 $195	12 $187	13 $181	14 $166	15 $184	16 $254	17 $213
18 $159	19 $159	20 $159	21 $173	22 $203	23 $211	24 $193
25 $147	26 $148	27 $147	28 $144	29 $154	30 $177	31 $177

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