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.

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Attractions

Families and visitors of all ages will find there are loads of ways to enjoy the Royal Gorge Region.

• 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 region and the Arkansas River some of the finest natural assets in Colorado. In addition to being America’s top destination for whitewater rafting, anglers relish the fact that it is the country’s longest stretch of Gold Medal Trout water and 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.

Dive into our western heritage by visiting local museums and try a self-guides tour through Fremont County’s many attractions. Explore our diverse art and culture by touring public art, theater productions and live music.

Downtown Cañon City

Don’t forget to visit the Royal Gorge region’s museums, history, and heritage sites. Downtown Cañon City and Florence are hidden gems offering quaint, locally-owned shops, farmers’ 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 offers. 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.