Canon City Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Canon City, Colorado


One of the best known facts about Canon City is that it is the home of the Royal Gorge Route Railroad which provides spectacular sceneries on your travel. Travelers can experience the panoramic views while they are in the comfortable sat in the domes. Although established in the 1950's, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad still remains one the must-see visits on your Canon City vacations. But of course, there is a lot more you should experience in Canon City vacations than the railroad, here are other suggestions.

When the snow melts in the Colorado Rockies, whitewater rapids are created in the Canon City's Royal Gorge area. In fact, the Arkansas River actually has more rafters than any other river throughout the world.  For this reason, these Canon City attractions are the top river in the nation for kayaking and rafting. Aside from the Royal Gorge, you might also want to visit the Bighorn Sheep Canyon as well.

Of course, you should also visit the Arkansas Headwaters Recreational Area when you are on Canon City vacations. You have the option to tour the region by horseback, mountain bike, or even by foot.

Experience more of Canon City experience through this local travel guide.

Canon City, Colorado Lodging

  1. Holiday Inn Express Canon City110 Latigo Lane
    Canon City, CO 81212

    "was fantastic!!!! the pool temperature was so nice and warm" more on TripAdvisor

  2. Best Western Royal Gorge Mtl1925 Fremont Drive
    Canon City, CO 81212

    "my review of best western royal gorge" more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. The Historic St Cloud Hotel631 Main St
    Canon City, CO 81212

    "I really enjoyed the elevator" more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. Quality Inn & Suites
  2. Budget Host Royal Gorge Inn Canon City

    Canon City, Colorado Things To Do

    1. Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & RailwayP.O. Box 8
      on the edge of the Royal Gorge canyon, Canon City, CO 81215

      My wife and I went to Buckskin Joe's on June 1st, 2007. Loved the little train ride out through the pasture to an overlook point where you could view the Royal Gorge. The owner took us on the train... more on TripAdvisor

    2. Royal Gorge Bridge and Park4218 Fremont County Road 3A
      Canon City, CO, 81215

      An easy drive from Colorado Springs and a beautiful train ride. We loved going through the gorge in the open-air car and watching rafters go down the ... more on Yelp

    3. Royal GorgeCanon City
      CO 81212

      Our group was Grandma & Grandpa (huge train fan), Mom, kids (ages 17, 10, 8). We were there on a Monday for the first train out. Reservations made via internet, we booked two tickets for being in t... more on TripAdvisor

    1. Shadow Hills Golf Course
    2. Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
    3. Canon City Municipal Museum
    4. Museum of Colorado Prisons
    1. Raft Masters
    2. Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Rafting
    3. Manhatten's

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