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ACTIVITIES
Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway
P.O. Box 8 • Cañon City, CO 81215
719.275.5149 • www.buckskinjoe.com
Family Fun! Wild West gunfights & entertainment, authentic 1800's buildings, restaurant, saloon, shops & more. Ride the little train w/the BIG VIEW of Royal Gorge.
Captain Zipline Adventure Tours
Departure from 413 West Rainbow Blvd (Hwy 50) in Salida, Colorado
877.ZIPLINE
www.captainzipline.com
Fly on Colorado's original zipline tour 2000 feet on 6 cables 150 ft. over the rugged Lost Canyon. Ride our European 6X6 troop carrier, a trip in itself! Fourty miles an hour harnessed to a steel cable is a pure adrenaline rush, and the most exciting thrill ride on the planet! This eco tour includes hikes to experience complex geological formations, lime kiln ruins and scenic 14,000 ft. peaks between the 200 to 480 ft cable runs. Photos, video available.
Cañon City Farmer's Market
Sixth & Macon, downtown Cañon City
CanoncityFarmersMarket.com
Every Sat., June-Sept., 7am-1pm
Where you know where your food
comes from. Support local farmers
and eat locally. Seasonal produce and
handmade crafts.
Cottonwood Stables
877.487.2494 • 719.942.4125
Stables: 719.942.4104
www.rocknrow.com/trail-rides.htm
Ride alongside the mighty Sangre de Cristo mountains, see wildlife, & return to base camp for campfire, horse shoes, & real "Cowboy Cooking".
Fremont Lanes
108 W. Main St. • Florence
719.784.3604
Family fun, parties, league play, burgers,
beer, chicken fingers, fries. Open seven
days. Located downtown Florence.
Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad
1.888.RAILS.4U • 303.569.1000
www.RoyalGorgeReservations.com
The best way to experience the Royal Gorge is from the train. Choose from coach, first-class, glass topped observation dome cars, lunch, dinner or murder mystery trains.
Play Dirty ATV Tours
27077 Hwy. 50 • Texas Creek
877. ATV.Colorado • 877.288.2656
playdirtyatvtours.com
Play Dirty ATV Tours, whether it be a
private tour or rental, come get dirty
with us. It's fun.
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
P.O. Box 549 • Cañon City, CO 81215-0549
888.333.5597 • 719.275.7507
Web: www.royalgorgebridge.com
The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is an awe-inspiring spectacle of man and nature meeting halfway - and that's before we even talk about the rides, entertainment, and attractions.
Royal Gorge HeliTours
45045 Hwy. 50 W. • Cañon City, CO 81212
719.276.9038 • www.RoyalGorgeHeliTours.org
One of the most spectacular helicopter rides in the United States.
Skyline Razor Ridge Park
49311 Hwy. 50 W. • Cañon City
719.275.1055
skylinerazorridgepark.com
Great for parties at our party shack. Or
drive go-karts and play miniature golf.
ANTIQUES & SHOPPING
American Liquor
628 Royal Gorge Blvd. • Cañon City
719.275.5940
Open seven days a week, 8am to
midnight. Conveniently located next to
downtown Cañon City. Parking available
for any size vehicle.
Anne's Knits & Such
617 Main St. • Cañon City
719.345.4003
Make it yourself, largest selection of
beads in southeast Colorado. Great
selection of stitchery kits and access.
Aspen Meadows
Handcrafted Soaps
432 Main Street • Cañon City, CO 81212
719.276.0311 • www.aspenmeadowssoaps.com
Soaps, lotions, milk baths, exfoliating creams, & custom made wreaths.
Blue Spruce Gallery
Art and Antiques
205 W. Main Street • 719.784.1339
Distinctive art, fine crafts and antiques
featuring local artists. Artist-operated
gallery features original works of 25
local artists.
Cañon City Coins
123 S. 5th • Cañon City, CO 81212
719.269.7507
Buying, Selling & Trading Collector & Investor Coins. Specializing in US coins and currency.
8:30-5:00 M-F, 9:00-2:00 Sat.
Dee's Pace
624 Main St. • Cañon City
719.275.6482
deespace2001@yahoo.com
Let us capture your memories forever.
Customized printing, embroidery,
ceramic mugs and tiles. Same-day
turnaround.
Fandies Candies
506 Main St.
Cañon City
719.275.4447
A fun candy store…and more!
Homemade fudge, Jelly Belly, bulk
candy, chocolates, nostalgic, seasonal/
holiday, souvenir, candy baskets, sugarfree,
saltwater taffy.
Fox Den of Antiquity, The
123 W. Main St. • Florence, CO 81226
719.784.2303
Voted Best Antique Store in Fremont County.
Hank's Travel Plaza
420 Royal Gorge Blvd.
Cañon City
Your one-stop shop for quality Shell
fuel, Subway, 1950's-style diner, large
souvenir selection, propane and RV dump.
The Iron Gate
109 Main St. • Florence
719.784.3797
Biggest antique store in Fremont
County with 35 dealers from around
the region on two floors.
Mezzanine, The
127 W. Main Street • 719.784.4598
Antiques and Collectables, LLC.
Michael's On Main
605 Main Street - Canon City 81212
719-276-3354
A unique experience. Anything from Orginal artwork, soothing spa services, mouthwatering deli selections, gourmet coffee and tea, hand dipped chocolates and gelato.
Neko's Nook
131A W. Main St. • Florence
719.784.2274
Antiques and collectibles from the Far
East to the Old West. Victorian to retro.
If you collect it, we have it! Shop Local
Cottage Industry listing of locally grown
and crafted creations such as Dulcimers,
custom sinks, fresh herbs, coffee, liquid
nutritionals, jewelry, wood crafts, art,
pottery, clothing, wines, micro breweries,
foods, cowboy boots and hats, furniture,
paper weights, drums and more.
Contact Ed at 719-269-3701 or Linda
at 719-275-1031 or lindabellahny@
yahoo.com.
Smashing Good Guitars
128 E. Main St. • Florence
719.784.3730
Fremont County's only full-service music
store featuring the largest selection of
acoustic and electric guitars in the county.
Touch of Grace
115 W. Main St. • Florence
704.604.8580
Unique display of lighting, art gallery
full of originals from local artists as well
as an antiques and collectibles mall.
Willie's Antiques & Collectables
111 Church Ave. • Florence
719.784.4966
Huge building loaded with historic and
antique furniture, glass, art, porcelain,
silver, jewelry, primitive and collectables.
Worldwide Treasures
124 W. Main St. • Florence
719.784.1264
Florence isn't just antique shops.
Stop in and see one-of-a-kind natural
turquoise jewelry, rocks and minerals,
fossils, Native American items and
unique gifts.
ART GALLERIES
Main Street Gallery
111 W. Main St. • Florence
719.784.3156, www.mainstrgallery.com
Custom-designed jewelry and Colorado
creations from Colorado artists.
Main Street Movement
416 Main St. • Cañon City
719.345.4070, www.mainstreetmovement.com
We are the newest, largest and hottest
art gallery in the county. A 40-member
co-op, showing the diverse and extreme
talent of local creatives in a most
pleasant atmosphere.
Sagebrush Gallery & Studio
119 W. Main St. • Florence
719.784.3005
www.WesternAndWildlifeArt.net
Established gallery of contemporary
Western and Wildlife art. Featuring the
work of Rudl Mergelman and other
distinguished regional artists. Collectable
Cowboy Culture.
BARS & NIGHTLIFE
My Brother's Place
625 Main St. • Cañon City
719.275.0733
Local favorite for more than 25 years.
The only smoking bar in Fremont
County. Daily drink specials, live music,
Internet jukebox and sports on five TVs.
Everyone hangs out here - bankers to
bikers, golfers to geeks, rafters to tourists
and, of course, the locals.
HEALTH/FITNESS
Elite Family Fitness
312 S. 9th St. • Cañon City
719.275.8738
elitefamilyfitness.tripod.com
Heated mineral pool and fully equipped
fitness center with numerous classes
and childcare. Daily passes for drop-in
visitors and tanning discounts available.
LIBRARIES
John C. Fremont Library
130 Church Ave. • Florence
719.784.4649
florencecolibrary.org
A vibrant library offering free Wi-Fi,
weekly programs, computer use, books,
magazines, newspapers, DVDs, music
CDs, children's story hour and teen area
all free of charge.
MUSEUMS
Dinosaur Depot Museum
330 Royal Gorge Blvd. • Cañon City
800.987.6379 • 719.269.7150
Fax: 719.269.7227 •
office@dinosaurdepot.com
Web: www.dinosaurdepot.com
The Garden Park paleontology Society's
Dinosaur Depot Museum is a must-see!
Among the dinosaurs on display is the
world's most complete Stegosaurus.
Discovery Room, Preparation
Laboratory and Museum Store.
Fremont Center for the Arts
505 Macon Ave. • Cañon City
719.275.2790 • www.fremontarts.org
Located in the historic Post Office.
Rotating gallery exhibits. Classes for all
ages. Gift shop featuring local artisans,
Art library and permanent collection.
Open Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Where Art
is the HeART of the community!
Museum of Colorado Prisons
201 N. 1st St. • Cañon City
719.269.3015 • www.prisonmuseum.org
Audio tour, gift shop with prison crafts,
historic walking and ghost tours,
historic re-enactments, senior & group
discount. Hours vary. Call/visit website.
Price Pioneer Museum
100 E. Front St. • 719.784.1904
Three-story museum. Oil and coal
mining displays. Rock room. Dolls,
dishes and clothing. Military and Native
American memorabilia. Daily life
exhibits. Old City Jail and outhouse.
Come explore our past.
The Royal Gorge Regional
Museum & History Center
612 Royal Gorge Blvd.
Cañon City
719.269.9036
A full-stop shop for history buffs.
Research library, museum and photo
galleries, historic cabin and house.
Programs for all ages. Hours vary.
RAFTING
American Adventure Expeditions
Buena Vista, Royal Gorge & Breckenridge
800.288.0675 • www.americanadventure.com
raftinginfo@americanadventure.com
Providing first-class whitewater
adventures since 1987. Royal Gorge
Country's only riverside outpost with
private beach and lunch pavilion. Call
for the ultimate Colorado experience!
Arkansas River Tours
Royal Gorge, Bighorn Canyon, Brown's
P.O. Box 337 • Cotopaxi
800.321.4352 • www.arkansasrivertours.com
Since 1973. Family adventure to extreme
adventure! ¼-day to 3-day trips. River
and rail packages! Guided float fishing.
Clear Creek Rafting Company
44650 Hwy. 50 W. • Cañon City
800.353.9901 • www.clearcreekrafting.com
Colorado whitewater! Trips for all
abilities on the Arkansas River at the
Royal Gorge or Clear Creek, only 30
minutes from Denver. Free wetsuit use!
Echo Canyon River Expeditions
45000 Hwy. 50 • Cañon City
800.575.3246 • www.raftecho.com
The most trusted name in whitewater
rafting since 1978. This just might be
the best time you've ever had! Be sure
to try our exclusive Raft-n-Rail package.
Lost Paddle Rafting
1420 Royal Gorge Blvd. • Cañon City
719.275.0884 • lpraft.com
Find your adventure! Professionally
guided and delightfully affordable
whitewater rafting trips on the worldfamous
Arkansas River. Military and
group discounts available.
Performance Tours Rafting
0035 County Rd. 3A • Cañon City
800.328.7238 • www.performancetours.com
Experience the thrill! Mild to wild raft
trips in the Royal Gorge area for all
ages and abilities. Group discounts. 23
years' experience. Excellent safety record.
Raft Masters
2315 E. Main St. • Cañon City
800.568.7238 • www.raftmasters.com
More than 20 years' experience
providing quality outings for all group
sizes. Bases near Denver and Colorado
Springs provide easy access for trips
from either location. Free wetsuits!
Raven Adventure Trips
800.332.3381 • www.ravenraft.com
Jump into the fun on the Royal Gorge,
Bighorn Sheep Canyon or Brown's
Canyon stretches of the notorious
Arkansas River. River Safety Courses for
groups of all ages. Experience the thrill
of maneuvering your own sit-on-top
kayak (no experience required) through
class III-IV whitewater.
River Runners
44641 Hwy. 50 • Cañon City
719.395.2466 • 800.525.2081
Web: www.whitewater.net
Email: rafting@whitewater.net
Our 36th year providing safe and fun
river trips on the Arkansas River. Guests
receive discount Royal Gorge and Park
Tickets and half-price hot spring tickets.
Rock-n-Row/Cottonwood Stables
19632 Hwy. 50 • Cotopaxi
877.487.2494 • 719.942.4125
RocknRow.com • RocknRow@amigo.net
Whitewater rafting and rock climbing.
Combo fishing trips, duckies, kayaks,
fishing float trips, trail rides, camping
and overnight trips.
Royal Gorge Rafting
45045 Hwy. 50 West • Cañon City
719.275.RAFT • www.RoyalGorgeRafting.net
Royal Gorge Rafting & the White Water
Bar & Grill are the perfect combination
to any Colorado vacation! Free gear!
Whitewater Adventure Outfitters
50905 Hwy. 50 West • Cañon City
800.530.8212 •
www.WAOrafting.com
Kathy@WAOrafting.com
Exceeding expectations for 16 years!
Daily family specials. Expert guides
committed to safety and excellence.
SERVICES
Cañon National Bank
401 E. Main St. • Florence 81226
719.784.5393 • canonbank.com
Fremont Cab
719.784.2222
Local transportation, 24-hour airport
service, restaurant and liquor delivery.
River Valley Plumbing
122 E. Main St. • Florence • 719.784.3876
Sewer line cleaning, certified backflow
testing, tankless water heaters, 24-hour
emergency service.
Rocky Mountain Bank & Trust
101 E. Main St. • Florence
719.784.6316 • rmbt.com
TOWNS/CHAMBERS
Cañon City Chamber of Commerce
403 Royal Gorge Blvd. • Cañon City
800.876.7922 • 719.275.2331
www.canoncitychamber.com
chamber@canoncity.com
Florence Chamber of Commerce
117 S. Pikes Peak, Office: 719.784.3544
Best little Chamber there is.
Penrose Chamber of Commerce
Bill McGuire, Executive Director
210 Broadway, PO Box 379, Penrose
719.372.3994, mistyd1950@yahoo.com
WINERIES
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
www.abbeywinery.com
3011 E. Hwy. 50 • Cañon City
719.276.5191 • 877.422.9463
Award-wining Colorado wines. Groups,
bachelorette parties, business retreats
LODGING
Bighorn Park Campground, Cabins and Motel
16373 Hwy 50 W • Coaldale, CO 81222
719.942.4266 • bighornpark@yahoo.com
www.bighornpark.com
Located on the Arkansas River. Beautiful views. Central to the Royal Gorge, the Sand Dunes, whitewater rafting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, biking, and much more!
Comfort Inn
311 Royal Gorge Boulevard • Cañon City, CO 719.276.6900 • www.comfortinn.com/hotel/co032
Non-smoking rooms. Free high speed wireless internet & local calls. Indoor heated pool & spa. In-room coffee makers. Free deluxe continental breakfast. HBO. Guest laundry facilities. Suites available.
Florence Rose Bed and Breakfast
1305 West Third Street • Florence, CO
(719) 784-4734
inquiry@florencerose.com
www.florencerose.com
The Florence Rose offers a memorable bed and breakfast experience with a combination of antique treasures and a highly personalized level of exceptional guest services. The Rose is centrally located among many tourist attractions, making it the perfect homebase for exciting daytrips.
Jewel of the Canyons Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse
429 Greenwood Ave. • Cañon City, CO
719.275.0378 • Toll free 866.875.0378
info@jewelofthecanyons.com
www.jewelofthecanyons.com
Enjoy present day comforts in Victorian style. The 1890 Queen Anne Victorian home has been restored to its original beauty and splendor. Offering 3 immaculate, spacious guest rooms, each with a private bathroom. Furnished with hand chosen European antiques to surround you in a peaceful past.
Parkview Motel
231 Royal Gorge Boulevard • Cañon City, CO 719.275.0624
Beautiful and clean rooms at reasonable rates. Family and efficiency rooms. Restaurant. Walking distance to Historic Downtown, Tourism Train Station and River Station. - Newly remodeled.
Quality Inn & Suites
E. Hwy. 50 at Dozier • Cañon City, CO 81212
719.275.8676 • 800.525.7727
Plan to make the Quality Inn & Suites your vacation
headquarters. There are many sights to see and experiences to enjoy within a short drive from the Quality Inn & Suites.
4540 State Hwy 67 • Florence, CO 81226
719.784.4800 • Reservations: 800.800.8000
www.super8.com
FREE wireless internet available, continental breakfast & local calls, guest laundry, 40 clean rooms & suites. Coffee makers, hairdryers, alarm clock radio, refrigerators & microwaves, 25" remote TV w/HBO & Cinemax, rollaways & cribs available.
Travel Inn Motel
2980 East Main St. at Hwy. 50 East
Cañon City, CO 81212
719.275.9125 • 800.310.0406
stayattravelinn@aol.com
Continental Breakfast, Cable TV, HBO, phone, kitchenettes, heated pool, mini golf, reasonable rates, group rates available. Mention this ad for 10% off!
CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS
A Royal View Camp Resort
43590 Hwy. 50 W. • Cañon City, CO 81212
719.275.1900 • royalviewcg@aol.com
www.royalviewcampground.com
Quiet family campground & Areas best bridge views. Expanded RV sites, secluded tent sites, cozy cabins, heated pool (seasonal), weekly specials, see our ad on the camping page.
Bighorn Park
16373 Hwy 50 W • Coaldale, CO 81222
719.942.4266 • bighornpark@yahoo.com
Located on the Arkansas River. Beautiful views. Central to the Royal Gorge, the Sand Dunes, whitewater rafting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, biking, and much more!
Cutty's Hayden Creek Resort
32 Miles West of Cañon City
719.942.4222 • www.cuttysresort.net
"Cutty's Hayden Creek Resort is a secluded RV Resort & Campground surrounded by National Forest in the Rockies of Central Colorado enjoy hiking, biking, swimming and much more...."
Indian Springs Ranch
3257 Cty. Rd. 67 • Penrose, CO 81240
719.372.3907
www.coloradodirectory.com/indianspringsranch
Five miles east of Cañon City, left on Highway 67, 3.5 miles north. Left at sign. Quiet, rustic, hiking, heated pool, showers, national natural landmark (charge tours). Come and relax with the Thorson's.
KOA-Cotopaxi/Arkansas River
21435 US Hwy 50 • Cotopaxi, CO 81223
Res. 800.562.2686 • Info. 719.275.9308
www.koa.com • cotopaxikoa@earthlink.net
This is Colorado mountain camping with all of the KOA amenities, attractions, & activities. |
