Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Fisher’s Liquor Barn is the state’s largest wine festival and voted Best Winefest in the Nation by USA Today. The Festival in the Park takes place on Saturday, September 16th in Palisade’s Riverbend Park and features unlimited sips from over 50 Colorado wineries, artisan vendors, live music, chef demonstrations, educational seminars, and more! Come join thousands of wine lovers from across the world and take in all that Colorado Wine Country has to offer!To view the schedule of events or to purchase tickets, please visit www.ColoradoWinefest.com.
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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.
Frisco Lodge
Frisco Lodge – Your Home Away From Home 
What makes the Frisco Lodge your premiere choice for your next visit to Summit County, Colorado? Incredible Location in the middle of everything that is Colorado, exceptional Hospitality and Service, full breakfast, afternoon wine, cheese, and hors d’oeuvres, beautiful and comfortable rooms, an award-winning courtyard, hot tub and romantic outdoor fireplace, historic charm, the lodge has been in our family for 50 years.
Frisco Lodge Location
The Frisco Lodge is located 90 miles west of Denver International Airport (DIA) at 321 Main Street, Frisco, CO. Simply take I-70 via DIA and turn off at exit 203 in Frisco. Besides being easy to find, the Frisco Lodge is central to many desirable Colorado destinations. Dillon Reservoir, the marina, the Adventure Park, and the Frisco N
ordic center are just a few blocks away. World-class ski resorts surround Frisco. A short drive in multiple directions will land you at premier resorts such as Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, Loveland, and Vail.
New Sheridan Hotel
We are a Colorado Historic hotel in the very heart of Telluride but we do not rest on our history. The present booms just like the past here at the New Sheridan. We are always searching for ways to enhance our guests’ experience of our world here.
Historical New Sheridan
The New Sheridan Telluride hotel opened in 1895 as the “go-to place” for miners who struck it rich, now completely restored and renovated in 2008.
There are just 26 historic rooms and suites – all with modern luxury fittings. Period style furnishings, layers of damask, rich period colors, luxury bedding, baths and bathrobes – create the ambiance of the only luxury boutique of the hotels in Telluride – an understated, layered luxury that is, yet, distinctly affordable.
Vail’s Mountain Haus
Nestled along Gore Creek at the historical Covered Bridge, enjoy luxury condominium accommodations with picturesque mountain views in the heart of Vail Village just steps away from world-class skiing, dining and shopping.
St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums
A European-style lodge, located near the center of town and two blocks to the skier shuttle. Offering rooms with kitchenettes, lodge rooms, and 1 & 2 bedroom condos.
For the economy-minded traveler, we offer private hostels with shared bathrooms.
Enjoy our pool, whirlpool, steam room, continental breakfast, flat-screen HDTVs, free Wi-Fi, local and U.S. long distance calls.
Arkansas River Tours
Arkansas River Tours – Whitewater Rafting
Since 1973, Arkansas River Tours has connected over 300,000 guests to the river on fun whitewater rafting adventures. From family-friendly floats and multi-activity packages to advanced Royal Gorge rafting, Arkansas River Tours has a trip for everyone!
Whether planning a family vacation or weekend getaway, whitewater rafting is the perfect activity to tack on a little adventure. Our goal at Arkansas River Tours is to provide premium whitewater rafting experiences through experiential learning and emphasis on safety. From the courteous office staff to the quirky yet professional guides, Arkansas River Tours is sure to make your Colorado adventure a memorable experience.
Choose an Arkansas River Tours Trip
Not sure which trip to choose? Our support staff is available to help. Our most popular trip is the Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting trip. This experience is perfect for families that are looking to “get their feet wet.” For those who have been to Colorado whitewater rafting before, the Royal Gorge river rafting trip is challenging and provides lasting memories for all. Brand new to rafting and not sure where to start? The Cottonwood Family Float trip offers wildlife viewing and an introduction to the river environment. Spending the day in nature with your young ones is the perfect way to eliminate screen time and show them the great outdoors!
Book Your Arkansas River Rafting Trip With Arkansas River Tours!
Clear Creek Rafting
Clear Creek Rafting
Clear Creek rafting trips or the Arkansas River at the Royal Gorge. Rafting trips for all abilities.
- Included is the complimentary use of a wetsuit.
- Digital photos of your trip.
- Lunch is included with full-day rafting trips.
Clear Creek Canyon rafting is only 30 minutes from Denver.
Raft Clear Creek Canyon
Rafting trips in Clear Creek range from Beginner (Class III-IV) to Advanced (Class IV+). Half and full-day trips are available.
Evening trip for beginner and intermediate rafters. Enjoy the alpenglow in the quieting canyon. A great way to top off a Colorado adventure vacation day.
Raft Bighorn Sheep Canyon (min age 7) 
Full and half-day rafting trips are available on Bighorn Sheep Canyon (Class II-III). The day will be full of action and scenery. Full-day trip includes a riverside lunch.
Raft Royal Gorge
Get ready for the Royal Gorge experience. The raft will be maneuvering down Class III-IV rapids. Full and half-day raft trips. Full-day trips include a riverside lunch stop.
Clear Creek Rafting knows how to take care of its guests. Contact them to help select the right rafting trip to satisfy your group.
Royal Gorge Rafting & Zipline Tours
Royal Gorge Rafting Zipline Tours, All Your Fun in One Location
Get ready for the Royal Gorge rafting zipline experience. This is their specialty, rafting the Royal Gorge and Ziplining. You can easily sign up for a combo day package. The company owns both activities and operates these activities out of the same place, the adventure hub. This means a seamless experience for their guests. Or, just do one or the other activity.
Royal Gorge Rafting Zipline Tours, Vacation Rentals & the White Water Bar & Grill – One Location 100% FUN!
They offer full and half-day river trips through the Royal Gorge and Bighorn Sheep Canyon. They focus on providing safe and enjoyable trips suitable for the guests. All river gear is included with the reservation. You can even make lodging reservations via their website. Select from riverside options or vacation homes.
- FREE USE OF ALL RIVER GEAR
- EXPERIENCED GUIDES
- SEAMLESS VACATION PACKAGES
- KAYAK SUPPORT & PHOTOGRAPHY (A priceless addition to your trip)!
- BAR & GRILL ONSITE
- AFFORDABLE LUXURY VACATION RENTALS
- AND MUCH MORE!
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
About Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
Since July 2002, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has been attracting visitors worldwide. Located on the pastoral and serene grounds of The Holy Cross Abbey and nestled against the spectacular backdrop of the Wet Mountains, the winery is a shining example of what draws visitors to Cañon City and Fremont County.
Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Tasting Room
The winery’s tasting room is open daily and was voted “Best Front Range Tasting Room” by Colorado Vine. There is ample parking and the beautiful tree-shaded park has picnic tables to enjoy lunch and a bottle of wine. The gracious staff guided you through a tasting of multi-award-winning wines. The gift shop is filled with items from all over the world and many distinctively Colorado items.
The winery also hosts an annual harvest festival on the last weekend of September. Celebrating the year’s grape harvest with music, food, and art, the highlight of the festival is the crushing of the community grapes for the wildly popular Wild Cañon Harvest wine. The wine contains grapes from over fifty growers with seventeen different varietals of grapes as part of the blend. The wine is traditionally released the week of Thanksgiving and has become the celebrated holiday wine of Cañon City.
Events 
Throughout the year, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey hosts various events. Please check the events calendar. Try an adventure tour package. A jeep ride and wine tasting.
Gift Shop
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey is also wonderful for gift shopping, as they can now ship wine to most states. Your gifts can be taken care of from start to finish. If you can’t visit the tasting room to shop, check out the online shop.
The tasting room and gift shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am until 6:00pm, and on Sundays from 12:00pm until 5:00pm.