3 Days
Fall Reigns Supreme in the Royal Gorge Region
Settle in for the fall season in Cañon City, where warm weather and summer activities linger and you can explore longer.
Sustainability Activity
Travel Like a Local
There are special places and unique vistas around nearly every Colorado corner. You can help ensure these places exist for generations to come by staying on roads and trails, keeping speeds in check, leaving campsites and picnic spots just as you found them, and following instructional signs while you’re out and about in our state.
Day 1
activity
Walk Along Tunnel Drive
This 3.8-mile lightly trafficked out-and-back trail near Cañon City features a tunnel blasted out of the mountainside. Ideal for families, wildlife…
lunch
DiRitos Italian Restaurant
DiRito's Italian Restaurant proudly offers their daily homemade bread, signature roasted garlic, homemade meatballs and sausage, as well as numerous…
activity
The Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience
Experience the ultimate dinosaur adventure and home of the world-famous 'Bone Wars'! Come learn why our area is famous for dinos in a fun, guided museum…
dinner
8 Mile Bar and Grill
Gorgeous mountain views, Colorado crafted beers, patio seating and great food add a fantastic finish to your rafting adventure.
activity
Lost Paddle Rafting-Colorado Rafting
The Royal Gorge regions #1 outfitter.Offering the best in rafting since 2003! Beginner to Advanced trips available. Half Day,Full Day, and Overnight…
lodging
Budget Host - Royal Gorge Inn
Downtown Cañon City budget hotel with indoor heated pool, sauna and hot tub. Close to restaurants and coffee shops.
Day 2
breakfast
Happy Ending Caboose Cafe
Whether you’re looking for a delicious breakfast, lunch or tasty treat, the Happy Ending Caboose Cafe will stoke the coals and get your engine running…
activity
Colorado Jeep Tours
At Colorado Jeep Tours we pride ourselves on providing high quality, scenic, and informative jeep tours. Our tours offer a variety of information,…
lunch
Pizza Madness
One of the best pizza places and restaurants in Canon City! Come enjoy award winning, handcrafted pizza, fresh salads, made to order calzones and fresh…
activity
Museum of Colorado Prisons
Cañon City in southern Colorado is the home of the Museum of Colorado Prisons, a showcase of the atmosphere and exhibits of days, staff and inmates…
dinner
El Caporal Family Mexican Restaurant
Down-to-earth place serving familiar, hearty Mexican & American eats, plus beer & large margaritas.
activity
Go Stargazing
Take advantage of clear fall skies and low light pollution at Red Canyon Park. Just north of Cañon City, the park is a wonderland of fossils, pinon…
lodging
Bighorn Mountaintop Lodge
With a rustic fireplace, three bedrooms, two baths, a spacious modern kitchen, and laundry facilities, an overnight or extended honeymoon at the Bighorn…
Day 3
breakfast
The Bean Pedaler
Craft coffee, manual brews, espresso bar, signature drinks, real fruit and green tea smoothies, Italian Sodas, house made pastries, bicycles, good music,…
activity
Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive is a must-see for anyone visiting Cañon City. Touted as one of America's most scenic drives, its steep, cliff-side climb makes you feel…
lunch
Whitewater Bar & Grill
The Whitewater Bar & Grill, Royal Gorge Rafting & Zipline tours make the perfect combination to any Colorado vacation! The Whitewater Bar &…
activity
Self-Guided Tour of Coal Camps
While the coal mines are now closed, this Fremont County Heritage Guide is intended to preserve the memory of this important economic era. It is dedicated…
dinner
DiRitos Italian Restaurant
DiRito's Italian Restaurant proudly offers their daily homemade bread, signature roasted garlic, homemade meatballs and sausage, as well as numerous…
activity
The Cañon Cinema
Showing first-run movies on three screens in Cañon City.
lodging
Best Western Cañon City
Close to the Royal Gorge Bridge and the best river rafting in Colorado, our Canon City hotel provides a great location and spacious accommodations. Canon…
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