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Historic Downtown Canon City
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Historic Downtown Canon City

Stroll through Canon City's charming downtown district featuring historic buildings, local shops, restaurants, and the beautiful Riverwalk along the Arkansas River.

Wine Tasting at Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
dining1-2 hours

Wine Tasting at Winery at Holy Cross Abbey

Sample award-winning Colorado wines at a unique winery housed in a historic Benedictine abbey.

While You're Here

Popular spots to check out during your visit

Whitewater Rooftop Social
restaurant

Whitewater Rooftop Social

Canon City's premier rooftop dining destination — a stunning 2,000 sq ft rooftop patio with panoramic mountain and downtown views, craft cocktails, signature sandwiches, Sunday Funday with $8 mimosas and bloody marys (daily drink special), and the best sunset in Southern Colorado.

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Whitewater Bar & Grill
restaurant

Whitewater Bar & Grill

Canon City's legendary #1 restaurant for 20+ years — 100% Colorado-raised beef, award-winning slow-smoked BBQ, legendary margaritas, live music every weekend, sand volleyball, axe throwing, fire pits, and the best outdoor patio in the Royal Gorge region. 1,300+ five-star reviews. Voted Best Bar & Grill 10 years running.

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The Owl Cigar Store
restaurant

The Owl Cigar Store

Step back in time at this 100+ year-old Canon City institution, serving classic diner fare amid original fixtures and decades of local history.

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