The Historic Fall River Hydroplant, built by F.O. Stanley to power his famous Stanley Hotel in 1909, is open to the public as an interpretive center.

The Historic Fall River Hydroplant features the original equipment installed by Stanley in 1909, machinery from an addition in 1921, and a diesel unit installed by Public Service in 1938. In addition to the equipment, there are panels that document the story of the plant, the growth of Estes Park and its insatiable need for electricity, and the Lawn Lake Flood of 1982.

Stanley sold the plant to the Public Service Company of Colorado in 1928. In 1945, the Town of Estes Park bought the plant and maintained it until it was severely damaged by the Lawn Lake Flood in 1982. In addition to the equipment there are displays that allow children first-hand experiences in creating electricity.

The plant, located on Fish Hatchery Road is open seasonally, from the day after Memorial Day to the day before Labor Day everyday except Mondays from 1 pm to 4 pm. There is no admission fee.