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'''[http://www.canoncitycolorado.com/ Cañon City]''' is a city in [[Colorado]]. It is the gateway to Royal Gorge, a cavernous canyon of the Arkansas River.
'''[https://www.canoncity.org/ Cañon City]''' is a city in [[Colorado]]. It is the gateway to Royal Gorge, a cavernous canyon of the Arkansas River.


==Get in==
==Get in==
===By air===
===By air===
'''[[Pueblo]]''' is the closest city with an [http://pueblo.us/cgi-bin/gt/tpl_page.html,template=12&content=831&nav1=1 airport]. It is served by '''[http://allegiantair.com Allegiant Air]''' and '''[http://greatlakesav.com Great Lakes Airlines]'''.
'''[[Pueblo]]''' is the closest city with an [https://www.flypueblo.com/ airport]. It is served by [https://iflysouthern.com/ Southern Airways Express].


'''[[Colorado Springs]] [http://www.springsgov.com/AirportIndex.asp Airport]''' is the closest full-service airport.
'''[[Colorado Springs]] [https://coloradosprings.gov/flycos Airport]''' is the closest full-service airport.


===By car===
===By car===
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==Get around==
==Get around==
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Cañon City's main road is Royal Gorge Boulevard, which is part of US Route 50.
Cañon City's main road is Royal Gorge Boulevard, which is part of US Route 50.


==See==
==See==
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| name=Buckskin Joe's Frontier Town and Railway | alt= | url=http://www.buckskinjoe.com/default.asp | email=
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| phone=+1 719 275-5149 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Re-creation of a nineteenth-century frontier town complete with a scenic train excursion to the rim of Royal Gorge.
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| name=Royal Gorge Bridge and Park | alt= | url=http://www.royalgorgebridge.com/ | email=
| name=Royal Gorge Bridge and Park | alt= | url=http://www.royalgorgebridge.com/ | email=
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| name=Dinosaur Depot Museum | url=http://www.dinosaurdepot.com/ | email=
| name=Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center | alt= | url=https://www.canoncity.org/645/Museum | email=
| address=330 Royal Gorge Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=612 Royal Gorge Blvd | lat=38.440337 | long=-105.238214 | directions=
| phone=+1 719 269-7150 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 719 269-9036 | tollfree=
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| wikidata=Q69779464
| content=Come see amazing fossils of dinosaurs and also a complete Stegosaurus.
| content=Come see amazing fossils of dinosaurs and also a complete Stegosaurus.
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* {{see
* {{see
| name=The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey | url=http://www.abbeywinery.com/index.php/about-us {{dead link|September 2017|October 2017}} | email=
| name=The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey | alt= | url=https://abbeywinery.com/ | email=
| address=3011 East Highway 50 | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=3011 East Highway 50 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 719-276-5191 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 719-276-5191 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=The tasting room and gift shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10AM-6PM, and on Sundays from 12PM-5PM | price=
| hours=The tasting room and gift shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10AM-6PM, and on Sundays from noon-5PM | price=
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==Do==
==Do==
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| name=Western Heritage Days | alt= | url=http://www.westernheritagedays.com/ {{dead link|October 2017}} | email=
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| content=From gun fights to cannon fire, Indian horse painting to kids games, a Victorian Ball and dinner, old-time skits, BBQ and Saloon and dancing. May 29, 30, 31 2009 at the Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City RT50 east of Canon City
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* {{do
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| name=Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours | url=http://www.royalgorgeziplinetours.com/ | email=
| name=Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours | url=http://www.royalgorgeziplinetours.com/ | email=
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Beautiful Walking Trail next to the Arkansas River
| content=Beautiful walking trail next to the Arkansas River.
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| name=American Adventure Expeditions | alt= | url=http://www.americanadventure.com/ | email=
| name=American Adventure Expeditions | alt= | url=http://www.americanadventure.com/ | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=41746 W US Hwy 50 | lat=38.484988 | long=-105.374451 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 719 395-2409 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| lastedit=2018-01-02
| content=Offering white water rafting trips on the Arkansas River for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy the intense rapids of the Royal Gorge Canyon or the beautiful bighorn sheep in Bighorn Sheep Canyon. The only outpost on the river in the Royal Gorge. Overnight and full day trips available.
| content=Offering white water rafting trips on the Arkansas River for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy the intense rapids of the Royal Gorge Canyon or the beautiful bighorn sheep in Bighorn Sheep Canyon. The only outpost on the river in the Royal Gorge. Overnight and full day trips available.
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* {{do
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| name=River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center | alt=Rafting Canon City, Colorado | url=http://www.whitewater.net | email=
| name=River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center | alt=Rafting Canon City, Colorado | url=http://www.whitewater.net | email=
| address=44641 US Hwy 50 | lat=38.496709 | long=-105.329032 | directions=8 Miles west of Canon City, Colorado on US HWY 50
| address=44641 US Hwy 50 | lat=38.496709 | long=-105.329032 | directions=8 miles west of Canon City, Colorado on US Hwy 50
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-945-3420 | fax=
| phone= | tollfree=+1-866-945-3420 | fax=
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| name=Lost Paddle Rafting | alt= | url=http://www.lostpaddlerafting.com/ | email=
| name=Lost Paddle Rafting | alt= | url=http://www.lostpaddlerafting.com/ | email=
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| address=1420 Royal Gorge Blvd | lat=38.445459 | long=-105.227603 | directions=
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| phone=+1 719-275-0884 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Half-day to multi-day overnight trips on the Arkansas River. Daily trips through the Royal Gorge.
| content=Half-day to multi-day overnight trips on the Arkansas River. Daily trips through the Royal Gorge.
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==Buy==
==Buy==
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| name=The Gold Mine | url= | email=
| name=The Gold Mine Rock Shop | alt= | url=https://coloradogoldminerockshop.com/ | email=
| address=44864 W US Highway 50 | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=44864 W US Hwy 50 | lat=38.496356 | long=-105.326174 | directions=
| phone=+1 719 276-9353 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 719 276-9353 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=a great place for rock hounds to get all different types of rocks and different qualities.
| content=a great place for rock hounds to get all different types of rocks and different qualities.
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| name=New Horizons Thrift Store | alt= | url=http://newhorizonsthriftstores.com/ | email=
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| address=3170 E. Main St | lat=38.446094 | long=-105.189350 | directions=
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| phone=+1 719 276-2676 | tollfree= | fax=
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| name=Tailored West | alt= | url=https://www.tailoredwest.com/ | email=
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| address=502 Main St | lat=38.440405 | long=-105.240319 | directions=
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| phone=+1 719 371-2244 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=A unique shop for women's clothing, footwear, and accessories.
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==Eat==
==Eat==
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| name=White Water Bar & Grill | alt= | url=http://www.royalgorgerafting.net/White-Water-Bar.php | email=
| name=Bunk House Burgers | alt= | url=http://www.bhburgers.com/ | email=
| address=4505 Hwy 50 W | lat=38.497023 | long=-105.320769 | directions=
| address=2147 Fremont Dr, Cañon City | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 719 275-7238 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 719 315-2218 | tollfree= | fax=
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| name=Dirito's Italian Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.gotodiritos.com/ | email=
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| address=231 Main St | lat=38.439468 | long=-105.243700 | directions=
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| phone=+1 719 276-7240 | tollfree= | fax=
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| hours=Tu-Th 11AM - 8PM, F Sa 11AM - 9PM | price=
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* {{eat
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| name=Chicago Bob's BBQ | alt= | url= | email=
| name=White Water Bar & Grill | alt= | url=https://whitewaterbar.com/ | email=
| address=120 S 15th St | lat=38.446358 | long=-105.227277 | directions=
| address=4505 Hwy 50 W | lat=38.497023 | long=-105.320769 | directions=
| phone=+1 719 275-4226 | tollfree= | fax=
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| name=Royal Gorge Brewing Co. & Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.royalgorgebrewpub.com/ | email=
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| address=413 Main St | lat=38.440491 | long=-105.241613 | directions=
| phone=+1 719 345-4141 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Mon - Thurs 11AM - 10PM; Fri - Sat 11AM - 11PM; Sun 11AM - 10PM | price=
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| address=231 Main St | lat=38.439468 | long=-105.243700 | directions=
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| name=Royal Gorge Brewing Co. & Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.royalgorgebrewpub.com/ | email=
| address=413 Main St | lat=38.440491 | long=-105.241613 | directions=
| phone=+1 719 345-4141 | tollfree= | fax=
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| name=Holiday Inn Express | alt= | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/canco | email=
| address=110 Latigo Ln | lat= | long= | directions=
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* {{sleep
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| name=Hampton Inn Canon City | alt= | url=http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/colorado/hampton-inn-canon-city-PUBCCHX/index.html | email=
| name=Hampton Inn Canon City | alt= | url=https://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/colorado/hampton-inn-canon-city-PUBCCHX/index.html | email=
| address=102 McCormick Pkwy | lat=38.447639 | long=-105.187997 | directions=
| address=102 McCormick Pkwy | lat=38.447639 | long=-105.187997 | directions=
| phone=+1 719 269-1112 | tollfree= | fax= +1 719 466-5065
| phone=+1 719 269-1112 | tollfree= | fax= +1 719 466-5065
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| address=209 N 19th St | lat=38.449078 | long=-105.220804 | directions=
| address=209 N 19th St | lat=38.449078 | long=-105.220804 | directions=
| phone=+1 719 275-8687 | tollfree=+1 800 536-1211 | fax=
| phone=+1 719 275-8687 | tollfree=+1 800 536-1211 | fax=
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| name=Quality Inn & Suites | alt= | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/colorado/canon-city/quality-inn-hotels/co027 | email=
| name=Quality Inn & Suites | alt= | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/colorado/canon-city/quality-inn-hotels/co027 | email=
| address=3075 E. US 50 | lat=38.447744 | long=-105.194886 | directions=
| address=3075 E. US 50 | lat=38.447744 | long=-105.194886 | directions=
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| majorr1=[[Dodge City]]
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| minorr1=[[Pueblo]]
| minorr1=[[Pueblo]]

| image2=Colorado 9.svg
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| majorl2=[[Frisco (Colorado)|Frisco]]
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[[Commons:Category:Cañon City, Colorado]]
[[Wikipedia:Cañon City, Colorado]]

Latest revision as of 21:58, 4 October 2024

Cañon City is a city in Colorado. It is the gateway to Royal Gorge, a cavernous canyon of the Arkansas River.

Get in

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By air

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Pueblo is the closest city with an airport. It is served by Southern Airways Express.

Colorado Springs Airport is the closest full-service airport.

By car

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Cañon City is directly linked to Pueblo by US Route 50. From Colorado Springs, go south on State Route 115, then west on US Route 50.

Get around

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Map
Map of Cañon City

Cañon City's main road is Royal Gorge Boulevard, which is part of US Route 50.

See

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Do

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  • Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours, 45045 Hwy 50 West, ☏ +1 719 275-7238. 
  • Skyline Drive. a one-way road, and the entrance is about 3 miles west of Canon City on U.S. Highway 50. The 3-mile drive, constructed by inmates from the state prison in the early 20th century, takes you hundreds of feet up a ridge overlooking Canon City and the Arkansas River Valley Skyline Drive (Q16984666) on Wikidata Skyline Drive (Colorado) on Wikipedia 
  • Tunnel Drive. Beautiful walking trail next to the Arkansas River. 

Rafting

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  • 1 American Adventure Expeditions, 41746 W US Hwy 50, ☏ +1 719 395-2409. Offering white water rafting trips on the Arkansas River for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy the intense rapids of the Royal Gorge Canyon or the beautiful bighorn sheep in Bighorn Sheep Canyon. The only outpost on the river in the Royal Gorge. Overnight and full day trips available. (updated Jan 2018)
  • 2 River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center (Rafting Canon City, Colorado), 44641 US Hwy 50 (8 miles west of Canon City, Colorado on US Hwy 50), toll-free: +1-866-945-3420. Since 1972 River Runners has been providing fully guided family friendly whitewater rafting trips daily at their Riverside Rafting Resort in Buena Vista, Colorado and Royal Gorge Rafting Center in Canon City, Colorado. Raft the Royal Gorge and Bighorn Sheep Canyon on the Arkansas River. 
  • 3 Lost Paddle Rafting, 1420 Royal Gorge Blvd, ☏ +1 719-275-0884. Half-day to multi-day overnight trips on the Arkansas River. Daily trips through the Royal Gorge. (updated Jan 2018)

Buy

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Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

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Go next

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Routes through Cañon City
Grand Junction ← Salida ←  W  E  → Pueblo → Dodge City
Frisco ← Fairplay ←  N  S  → END


This city travel guide to Cañon City is a usable article. It has information on how to get there and on restaurants and hotels. An adventurous person could use this article, but please feel free to improve it by editing the page.


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