This year’s 35th Annual Taste of Creede Festival will showcase local art and cuisine on Main Street. This annual event was envisioned by local artist Steven Quiller and the Taste of Creede Festival will delight visitors with inspired art and great food.Wander among the 25+ artists on Main Street Saturday, as they bring to life their latest works. Pick a bench in Basham Park and enjoy listening to live music while noshing delectable treats. Alcoholic beverages purchased from participating business are permitted outdoors within designated blocks of downtown. Sample the flavors of this unique boomtown with the first annual KBelle Community Cook-Off! Amateur contestants representing local businesses will face a panel of judges, while ladling out samples for everyone to try. The theme for this inaugural event is soup, chili, and stew.On Sunday, head north on Main Street after lunch for the annual Quick Draw event. Artists begin with a blank canvas and have one hour to complete their one-of-a-kind works. Afterward, these pieces are offered in the annual art auction. Artists are readily available to offer their expertise to other interested art lovers.
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Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals
Vacation Rentals Near The Royal Gorge and Canon City
Affordable vacation rentals and luxury accommodation choices. Ranch-style lodging for up to 50 people. Secluded locations – leave the beaten path behind. Perfect for reunions, weddings or groups large and small.
Choices of Vacation Rentals
- Luxury Colorado Cabins – fully equipped and ready for your epic group getaway. Located very near the Royal Gorge.
- Riverside Glamping – luxury yurts and airstreams for a premium camping experience. Campsites are riverside.
The Abbey
The Abbey is the perfect place to bring people together for any group or corporate function.
We welcome a variety of groups such as:
- Business Conferences & Meetings
- Wedding Ceremonies & Celebrations
- Family & Class Reunions
- Church Fellowships
- School or Business Retreats
- Celebrations
- Inspirational Retreats
- Bus Tours
- Banquets & Fund Raisers
- Boy Scout & Girl Scout Groups
- University Field Study Groups
Colorado Jeep Tours
Off-Road with Colorado Jeep Tours
Immerse yourself in the scenic beauty and rich history of Colorado by traveling the road less traveled. Get out and about with Colorado Jeep Tours.
At Colorado Jeep Tours we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, scenic, and informative jeep tours. Our interpretive tours offer a variety of information, including western history, geology, and even paleontology while traveling on some of the most scenic roads and trails in Colorado. Our tours offer a fun and interesting way to see and learn about Colorado.
Choose Your Colorado Off-Road Tour
Each tour has its own unique scenery. Some tours take you along the rim of the famous Royal Gorge (on a half-day or full day with lunch, while other tours explore the bright red monoliths that makeup Red Canyon Park. Colorado Jeep Tours also can take you along the Gold Belt Tour through the late 1800s mining districts of Cripple Creek and Victor. All of our tours are incredibly scenic and accommodate most ages and abilities.
Open-Air Jeeps 
Our customized open-air jeeps are modified with your comfort in mind. We use airbag suspensions to smooth out the ride and thick cushion seats so you can view Colorado’s spectacular scenery and wildlife without worrying about a rough bumpy ride.
Adventure Vacation Package Deals
We’ve partnered with the best attractions in the area to show you the best the Royal Gorge region offers. Consider packaging your half-day jeep tour with:
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A ride on the Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad through the Royal Gorge – purchase your jeep and train package deal here and get a free ticket to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.
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Whitewater rafting and Jeep Tour – purchase your jeep, raft and lunch package deal here and get a free ticket to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.
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Wine tasting and Jeep Tour -this package deal is an add-on option to most jeep tours. Wine tasting is through the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey.
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Horseback Ride and Jeep Tour – an add-on deal with any jeep tour.
Whether you are looking for a scenic half-day tour, a historical and adventurous full-day tour, or a day packed with one of the best multi-packages in Colorado, we have an adventure that’s right for you. Want to see all the area tours and attractions we can book for you? Visit our website RoyalGorge.Info and be sure to download the Royal Gorge app to find deals, get area info, search local events, see the weather, and more.
Florence Pioneer Days
Florence celebrates its Pioneer Days in September with a lively parade that features a salute to the town’s founders. Food, games, a tractor pull, street dance, Junktique sale and arts and crafts fair are a few highlights of the three-day event.
Royal Gorge Region
Welcome to the Royal Gorge Region
The Royal Gorge Region, is a great vacation choice among many beautiful and fun Colorado destinations. Base your adventure in Cañon City, the “Climate Capital of Colorado”! Where it is warmer, dryer and sunnier than Colorado Springs and Denver. Close and convenient, but without the crowds and traffic that can overwhelm other popular destinations.
Request a FREE visitors guide or email about the Royal Gorge Region.
Attractions
Families and visitors of all ages will find there are loads of options to enjoy the area’s amazing scenery or participate in some real Colorado fun,
- Experience the Royal Gorge via the Royal Gorge Route scenic train.
- Take a guided jeep tour.
- Check out the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. Take in the sweeping mountain vistas from America’s highest suspension bridge, or sign up for some of the other Park’s adventure experiences.
- Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine from the local, award-winning winery.
- Explore the unique geography while hiking or mountain biking.
Many visitors consider the Royal Gorge and the Arkansas River the finest natural assets. America’s top destination for whitewater rafting and anglers relish the fact that it is the country’s longest stretch of Gold Medal Trout water. The trail networks offer something for every ability level, whether on foot or a bicycle. Up for a challenge? Check out mountain bike trails or world-class rock climbing. Try the exhilarating experience of ziplining across the gorge, plus classic and extreme courses above treetops and canyons.
Downtown Cañon City
Don’t forget to visit the region’s museums, history and heritage sites. Downtown Cañon City and Florence are both hidden gems offering quaint, locally-owned shops, farmer’s markets, restaurants, breweries, and annual festivals. Learn about dinosaurs that roamed this land 150 million years ago through outstanding indoor and outdoor exhibits and interpretive trails. Check out the Royal Gorge Dinosaur experience just north of Canon City. They have all kinds of fun for the kids including interactive exhibits.
Plan more than a day to experience all the Royal Gorge Region has to offer. The recommendation is to spend at least a night, or more. Options include hotels, motels, cabins, B&B’s, full-service and forest campgrounds, or even glamping! Enjoy your visit! Cañon City looks forward to welcoming you to the attractions and activities that await in the Royal Gorge Region. Safe travels.
Fremont County Tourism Council