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Royal Gorge Route Railroad
sightseeing2-3 hours

Royal Gorge Route Railroad

Take a scenic train ride through the heart of the Royal Gorge, following the historic Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad route along the Arkansas River.

Museum of Colorado Prisons
history1-2 hours

Museum of Colorado Prisons

Explore Colorado's correctional history in this fascinating museum housed in a former women's prison, featuring exhibits on notorious inmates, escape attempts, and prison life.

Skyline Drive
sightseeing30 minutes

Skyline Drive

Drive along this thrilling one-way road atop a narrow hogback ridge with dinosaur tracks and panoramic views of Canon City and the Wet Mountains.

Garden Park Fossil Area
history1-2 hours

Garden Park Fossil Area

Visit one of the world's most significant dinosaur fossil sites where many important Jurassic-era discoveries have been made.

Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center
history1-2 hours

Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center

Discover the rich history of Canon City and Fremont County through exhibits on pioneers, railroads, and local culture.

Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway
sightseeingFull day

Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway

Drive this designated scenic and historic byway connecting Canon City to Cripple Creek and Victor through stunning mountain scenery.

Phantom Canyon Road
sightseeing2-3 hours

Phantom Canyon Road

A scenic backcountry drive following a historic narrow-gauge railroad route through Phantom Canyon.

Cripple Creek Casinos & Historic Mining Town
sightseeingHalf day to full day

Cripple Creek Casinos & Historic Mining Town

Just 45 minutes from Canon City, explore Colorado's famous gold mining town with historic casinos, the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine tour, and Victorian-era architecture.

Victor, Colorado - The City of Mines
sightseeing2-4 hours

Victor, Colorado - The City of Mines

Explore this authentic gold mining ghost town with over 500 historic mines, stunning mountain scenery, and the famous Victor Gold Mine viewpoint.

While You're Here

Popular spots to check out during your visit

Royal Gorge Rafting
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Royal Gorge Rafting

Colorado's premier whitewater outfitter offering everything from gentle family floats to heart-pounding Class V rapids through the legendary Royal Gorge.

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Royal Gorge Zipline Tours
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Royal Gorge Zipline Tours

Soar over the Arkansas River valley on one of Colorado's most spectacular zipline courses, featuring multiple lines and breathtaking canyon views.

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Whitewater Rooftop Social
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Whitewater Rooftop Social

Canon City's premier rooftop dining destination — a stunning 2,000 sq ft rooftop patio with panoramic mountain and river views, craft cocktails, signature sandwiches, weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas, and the best sunset in Southern Colorado.

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