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Cañon City Downtown Historic District

Cañon City Downtown Historic District, Cañon City, CO , USA

Cañon City Downtown Historic District

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Cañon City Downtown Historic District

Step back in time and soak up the charm of Cañon City Downtown Historic District! Stroll through the streets lined with Victorian-era buildings, boutique shops, and cozy cafes. Don't miss the Royal Gorge Route Railroad and the Museum of Colorado Prisons. This district truly captures the essence of small-town Colorado history.

Recommendations

Landmark4.5/5

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park! Hanging over the breathtaking Arkansas River, this gravity-defying gem in Cañon City, CO is the perfect thrill-seeker's paradise. Experience heart-stopping views from the world's highest suspension bridge and zoom through the canyon on the exhilarating zipline. Don't forget to capture epic selfies and chuckle at your friends' nervous faces as you conquer this wild, wild West wonderland.

Landmark4.4/5

Royal Gorge Route Railroad

All aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad! This scenic train ride whisks you through breathtaking canyons and over the Arkansas River, showcasing Colorado’s stunning landscapes. Sip on local wines, feast on tasty treats, and snap Insta-worthy pics of those towering cliffs. Perfect for families, couples, or anyone craving adventure—get ready for a ride that’s simply a-maze-ing! 🚂✨

Culture4.6/5

Museum of Colorado Prisons

Step inside the Museum of Colorado Prisons for a fascinating look at the history of incarceration in the state. Explore cells, exhibits, and artifacts that tell the stories of inmates, guards, and famous prison escapes. Located in Cañon City, this unique attraction offers a glimpse into Colorado's criminal past that you won't find anywhere else!

Culture4.3/5

Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience

Embark on a prehistoric adventure at Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience! Wander through life-sized dinosaur exhibits, dig for fossils, and even meet a T-Rex up close. Perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Located in Cañon City, Colorado, this attraction is a must-see for anyone visiting the Royal Gorge area.

Eat$$$4.4/5

Pizza Madness

Embark on a flavor-filled adventure at Pizza Madness on Main Street in Cañon City! This lively eatery serves up mouthwatering pizzas with unique toppings like green chile and buffalo chicken. Grab a slice and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of this local hotspot. Bon appétit!

Cafe4.9/5

Cafe Belay Coffee Roasters

Cafe$$$4.4/5

Canon City MUGS

Welcome to Canon City MUGS! This quirky café on Royal Gorge Blvd offers a cozy spot to refuel with a hot cup of joe. Don't miss their delicious pastries and friendly service. With its cheerful atmosphere and convenient location, this is the perfect place to kick back and relax after exploring all that Cañon City has to offer.

Eat4.4/5

Mose Public House

Step inside Mose Public House for a taste of local charm on Main Street in Cañon City. This cozy spot offers a lively atmosphere, delicious pub fare, and a great selection of beers on tap. Enjoy the friendly service and relaxed vibe as you mingle with locals and fellow travelers alike. Cheers to good times at Mose!

Eat$$4.4/5

El Caporal Family Mexican Restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Cañon City, El Caporal Family Mexican Restaurant is a colorful oasis for hungry travelers. From sizzling fajitas to zesty enchiladas, this fiesta of flavors will transport you straight to Mexico. With friendly service and margaritas flowing, it's the perfect spot to spice up your journey through Colorado. ¡Viva El Caporal!

Drink$$4.3/5

My Brother's Place

Stays

Stay4.6/5

Royal Gorge Cabins

Nestled in the stunning Royal Gorge, these cozy cabins offer the perfect blend of comfort and adventure. With breathtaking views and easy access to hiking, biking, and rafting, Royal Gorge Cabins is the ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Unwind on your private deck after a day of exploration and soak in the beauty of Colorado's great outdoors.

Stay3.6/5

Super 8 by Wyndham Canon City

Stay3.45/5

Quality Inn & Suites Canon City

Welcome to Quality Inn & Suites in Cañon City! Nestled along US-50, this cozy hotel offers comfortable rooms, complimentary breakfast, and an outdoor pool for a relaxing stay. Enjoy easy access to Royal Gorge Bridge & Park and other nearby attractions. With friendly staff and convenient amenities, your stay here will be a memorable one!

Stay2/5

Hampton Inn Canon City

Nestled in the beautiful setting of Cañon City, Hampton Inn offers a cozy stay with modern amenities. Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast, free WiFi, and a refreshing swim in the indoor pool. Conveniently located near the Royal Gorge Bridge and Arkansas River for endless adventures. Happy travels await at Hampton Inn!

Things To Do
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5/5
2 h

Milk Run Family Rafting Trip

Get an introduction to rafting on this 1-hour family friendly rafting trip. Enjoy impressive mountain views, easy splashes, and soul-soothing current. This gentle floating adventure is great for children over the age of two years.  Please note: This in one hour on the water!

$129.00
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5/5
3 h

Half-Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

The Royal Gorge is one of the most thrilling and exciting whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River. Enjoy the beauty and thrill of God’s creation as you experience 1,000 foot high canyon walls, confront exciting Class IV-V rapids, and see the famous Royal Gorge Bridge. The Royal Gorge is a serious section of river facing Class III-V Rapids, and a half-day trip is not a suitable introduction for beginners. Previous class III or higher paddling experience and strong swimming ability are recommended for all guests. For the safety of our guests and guides, we cannot take guests who are over 250lbs or individuals with a history of heart or serious medical problems. Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry, and these trip are uplifting, family-friendly adventures. You’ll love the scenery, and the intentional ministry led by our guides on this rafting adventure.

$119.00
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5/5
8 h

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience

Explore Colorado's Bighorn Sheep Canyon with this full-day river experience. Spend six hours rafting along the Arkansas River, an ideal excursion for first-time rafters and families with kids. Bighorn Sheep Canyon provides beautiful vistas set in a diverse desert ecology, with a variety of Class II and II whitewater rapids. Prepare to have fun and get soaked. A fresh, gourmet deli-style lunch is included, and there will be plenty of opportunities to stop and swim along the way.

$184.00
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5/5
6 h 30 mins

Full Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

The Royal Gorge is one of the most thrilling and exciting whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River. Enjoy the beauty and thrill of God’s creation as you experience 1,000 foot high canyon walls, confront exciting Class III-V rapids, and see the famous Royal Gorge Bridge. Full-day trips start with Bighorn Canyon (class III-IV), break for a delicious riverside lunch, then drop into the Royal Gorge (class IV-V). Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry, and these trip are uplifting, family-friendly adventures. The Royal Gorge is a serious section of river. Previous class III or higher paddling experience and strong swimming ability are recommended for all guests. For the safety of our guests and guides, we cannot take guests who are over 250lbs or individuals with a history of heart or serious medical problems. For more information about, please contact Journey Quest directly at 719.276.2227

$189.00
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5/5
6 h 30 mins

Full-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

The Full-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon trip is a perfect way to have fun with family and friends. With a full-day on the river, there’s plenty of time to take a plunge into the Arkansas River, play games, view wildlife, and enjoy everything else Bighorn Sheep Canyon has to offer. Join us on your next full day of Colorado Rafting fun! Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry, and these trip are uplifting, family-friendly adventures. You’ll love the scenery, the experience, and the intentional ministry led by our guides on this Colorado whitewater rafting adventure. For more information about this or any of our other activities, please contact Journey Quest directly.

$169.00
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5/5
7 h

Full Day Royal Gorge and Red Canyon Jeep Tour

A full-day tour that literally puts you on the edge of Colorado's most picturesque attractions. You'll travel over the Royal Gorge as you cross over America's highest suspension bridge that sits nearly 1000 feet above the Arkansas River. This tour provides exclusive access through the south entrance of the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park to the top of Fremont Peak, which will allow you to see and experience the true beauty that Colorado has to offer. This tour has ample photo opportunities and breaks, as well as provided lunch, so all you have to do is sit back and soak in the majesty of nature.

$399.00
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5/5
7 h

Full-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cotopaxi CO

The Full-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon trip is a perfect way to have fun with family and friends. With a full-day on the river, there’s plenty of time to take a plunge into the Arkansas River, play games, view wildlife, and enjoy everything else Bighorn Sheep Canyon has to offer. Join us on your next full day of Colorado Rafting fun! Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry, and these trip are uplifting, family-friendly adventures. You’ll love the scenery, the experience, and the intentional ministry led by our guides on this Colorado whitewater rafting adventure. For more information about this or any of our other activities, please contact Journey Quest directly at 719.276.2227 or visit https://journeyquest.org

$169.00
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5/5
3 h

Buena Vista Family Rafting Adventure Arkansas River

Get ready for a splash of adventure on the Buena Vista Beginner Family Rafting Trip! Cruise the famous Arkansas River's 'Milk Run', surrounded by the towering Sawatch Range and endless mountain beauty. Perfect for families and first timers, you'll enjoy gentle Class I and II+ rapids with excitement and amazing views at every turn. Our knowledgeable guides share fun stories about the area's geology and wildlife - keep an eye out for Mule Deer and Bighorn Sheep! Your small group adventure includes all required equipment, wetsuits, and a convenient round trip from the meeting spot. With about one hour on the river and guided support every step of the way, this is the perfect way to dip your toes into rafting fun and make Colorado memories together.

$73.03
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5/5
4 h

The Numbers 1/2 Day Rafting Trip - Buena Vista

This half day trip tackles The Numbers, Colorado’s most continuous stretch of Class IV whitewater, delivering fast, technical rapids and nonstop action rarely found on other rivers. Guided by highly experienced trip leaders with extensive river miles and advanced safety training, you’ll take on this iconic challenge with confidence. Backed by over 30 years of family owned outfitting experience, professional safety standards, and premium equipment, it’s a high energy adventure designed for thrill seekers who want to raft with one of Colorado’s most trusted companies.

$113.36
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5/5
3 h

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half-Day Rafting

Explore Colorado's Bighorn Sheep Canyon with this half-day river experience. Spend three hours rafting along the Arkansas River, an ideal excursion for first-time rafters and families with kids. Bighorn Sheep Canyon provides beautiful vistas set in a diverse desert ecology, with a variety of Class II and II whitewater rapids. Prepare to have fun and get soaked. There will be an opportunity to stop and swim along the way.

$116.00
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5/5
6 h 45 mins

Full Day Intermediate Rafting Trip in Browns Canyon

Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River is our most popular trip! This in an intermediate trip but also not too scary for first-timers. The unique combination of lots of exciting whitewater, spectacular canyon scenery, great mountain views of some of Colorado’s highest mountains and opportunities to spot wildlife make this the ideal raft trip. Please note that we offer over 20 trips on 4 rivers. However, not all trips are able to be booked through Trip Advisor. Please contact us directly for more detailed information about the many whitewater raft trips that we offer.

$209.00
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5/5
4 h

Browns Canyon National Monument Whitewater Rafting

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with family friendly Colorado rafting through Browns Canyon National Monument on the Arkansas River. Exciting class III-IV rapids intermixed with calm water in between make Browns Canyon rafting great for beginners and experts alike.

$95.00
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5/5
7 h

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Raft and Zipline - Class III Rapids, 9 Zip Lines, & lunch

Enjoy Colorado's #1 rated rafting & zip line tour with Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours. Raft the morning Family Friendly & Fun Bighorn Sheep Canyon, then lunch & afterward, our afternoon Classic Zipline tour.

$299.00
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5/5
6 h

Royal Gorge Full-Day Rafting Trip

Experience the rapids of the Royal Gorge on this guided, full-day rafting trip. This is the ultimate Colorado rafting adventure. Combine a Bighorn Sheep Canyon run in the morning with a Royal Gorge excursion in the afternoon. It's is the perfect whitewater trip for rafters who want to truly experience the rapids of the Royal Gorge. A riverside lunch is included.

$199.00
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5/5
3 h

Half Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

Experience excellent Colorado Rafting as you hit the most exciting and iconic rapids in the Bighorn Sheep Canyon. This is the perfect Arkansas River trip for beginner to intermediate rafters. Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry, and these trip are uplifting, family-friendly adventures. You’ll love the scenery, the experience, and the intentional ministry led by our guides on your next Colorado whitewater rafting adventure. For more information about this or any of our other activities, please contact Journey Quest

$98.00
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5/5
4 h

Royal Gorge (FREE Lunch, Digital Photo, and Wetsuit Use)

This adventure-packed trip travels through the 1,100-foot cliffs of the Royal Gorge. The Royal Gorge rafting tour is famous for its steep drops, huge waves, and continuous Class III to Class V whitewater. The spectacular scenery and rapids of the Royal Gorge will thrill even the most expert whitewater veteran. Previous experience is not required to raft the Royal Gorge. Suggested age varies with water levels.

$158.16
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5/5

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Whitewater Rafting – Families & Beginners

Floating past spectacular geological formations and views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range as you run exciting Class II-III rapids. This trip is suitable for families, first timers or experienced rafters with great views and lots of adventure. You will run the best 10 miles of whitewater in Bighorn Sheep Canyon, groups or individuals looking to experience whitewater rafting in Colorado for the first time or tenth time. Great views and adventure! 2 to 3 hours on the water. This is the only trip that can start out of either of our locations.

$129.00
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5/5
6 h

Royal Gorge Full Day Whitewater Rafting (Free Wetsuit Use!)

The Royal Gorge offers the best adventure whitewater in the state of Colorado. Just one hour from Colorado Springs, the Royal Gorge rafting experience includes class III to V rapids through the heart of a magnificent gorge. The 6-hour, all-day trip includes class III rapids in the morning, a delicious gourmet style boxed lunch served at a private riverside landing, followed by an afternoon of high adventure in the rapids of the Royal Gorge.

$280.04
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5/5
3 h

Half-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure in Cotopaxi

Experience excellent Colorado Rafting as you hit the most exciting and iconic rapids in the Bighorn Sheep Canyon. This is the perfect Arkansas River trip for beginner to intermediate rafters. Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry, and these trip are uplifting, family-friendly adventures. You’ll love the scenery, the experience, and the intentional ministry led by our guides on your next Colorado whitewater rafting adventure. For more information about this or any of our other activities, please contact Journey Quest.

$98.00
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4.9/5
6 h

Browns Canyon Rafting Full Day

Bring the whole family out for a fun and exciting day on the river, great for ages 6 and up! Whitewater raft through Browns Canyon National Monument. This is not just a float trip, you will paddle through over 12 class III rapids and fun water in between. This adventure is approximately 6 hours long and you will raft 16+ miles on this exciting and scenic whitewater rafting trip!

$185.00
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