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The Royal Gorge sports the nation's highest suspension bridge, dangling high above the Arkansas River, but that's just the tip of the iceberg for visiting Cañon City: historic sites, niche museums, a lovely downtown and scenery galore are just a few more.

Royal Gorge: 3 Days of Heritage Sites

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Individuals interested in getting hands-on with paleontology lab-work are welcome to volunteer their time at our laboratory, which is operated by the Garden Park Paleontological Society, a nonprofit organization that uses our facility to prepare important fossils for scientific research and display. Please <a href="https://dinoxp.com/">call us</a> and ask to speak with someone regarding our current volunteering opportunities.

Volunteer at the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience

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The Heritage Center has a large collection of historic images of the Royal Gorge Region dating from the 1870s to the present.

Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center

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 for an adventure-filled day.

Happy Ending Caboose Cafe

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 gone by. A visit to the the Royal Gorge Region isn’t complete without stopping and “doing time” in this historical cell h

Museum of Colorado Prisons

This locally loved Cañon City brew pub boasts a wide array of craft brews — from fruit beers and coffee stouts to ales and pilsners — as well as a food menu that's sure to please anyone in your party.

World's End Brewing Company

We offer bowling for all ages, arcade games, meals and snacks and a fully stocked bar. There is cosmic bowling Friday and Saturday nights. Our emphasis is to provide a family environment including birthday parties and group events, so visit us for your next bowling out

Cañon City Lanes

Located 15 minutes from The Royal Gorge Bridge &amp; Train in Florence, 
the antique capital of Southern Colorado. Come relax in our hot tub gazebo as the sun sets over the Wet Mountains.

Florence Rose Bed & Breakfast

Craft coffee, manual brews, espresso bar, signature drinks, real fruit and green tea smoothies, Italian Sodas, house made pastries, bicycles, good music, great service, and more!

The Bean Pedaler

Experience the wonder of the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, where jaw-dropping views, extreme adrenaline rides, and fun for the whole family await. Having welcomed over 26 million guests during its 85 years, the park has perfected the art of entertaining by providing excitement for visitors of every age.

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

Ever eaten pizza 1,230 feet above a roaring river and extraordinary gorge? Have a slice at Café 1230, one of the most scenic restaurants in Colorado.

Cafe 1230 at the Royal Gorge Bridge

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 tour and see fossils and casts of incredible dinosaur and marine creatures. Then step outside and be amazed as you come face-to-face with full-scale animatronic dinosaurs in our nature park, where life-like dinosaurs move and make sound as you walk by. And for the thrill-seekers, climb up a three-story ropes course that brings you eye-to-eye with animated dinosaurs like T. rex! Not to leave out the smallest kids, we have a pint-size ropes course for them too. It's fun for the whole family! Check out our working paleo lab, kids room, awesome theater, snack bar, and extensive gift shop. We have recieved Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence, a Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Award, and more.
New this year is the addition of another fun dig pit where guests sift and search for cool fossil and gem treasures and get to keep their favorite finds. Guests participate in fossil hunting and leave with exciting keepsakes!

The Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience

Down-to-earth place serving familiar, hearty Mexican &amp; American eats, plus beer &amp; large margaritas.

El Caporal Family Mexican Restaurant

Rotating, multi-media fine art shows by regional artists along with classes, interactive cultural activities and historical displays for children and adults.

Fremont Center for the Arts

With a rustic fireplace, three bedrooms, two baths, a spacious modern kitchen, and laundry facilities, an overnight or extended honeymoon at the Bighorn Mountaintop Lodge is the ultimate Royal Gorge experience.

Bighorn Mountaintop Lodge

Our menu has just what you need to satisfy that appetite. Kids menu and senior discount.

Canon City Mugs

Eat, shop, and absorb the atmosphere of Cañon City’s historic downtown, which is listed on the National Historical Register for its abundance of turn-of-the-century architecture.

Walking Tour of Downtown Cañon City

Bunk House Burgers is a locally owned, family partnership that is proud of its ranching history.

Bunk House Burgers

Step aboard the <a href="https://www.royalgorgeroute.com">Royal Gorge Route Railroad</a> to embark upon a breathtaking journey that began 140 years ago. Like a bar-room brawl on wheels, two companies vied for the route and the legal battle dubbed the "Royal Gorge War" began. The victor offered rail service until 1967, but the route laid fallow until a local railroader restored a dozen mid-century rail cars to begin passenger service again in 1999. Today more than 100,000 travelers from around the world ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad to experience our delicious fare, unforgettable scenery and unparalleled service.

Royal Gorge Route Railroad

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Enjoy an elegant, three-course dinner aboard in a beautiful Vista Dome car, which offers the most expansive views of Colorado’s most dramatic canyon.

Have Dinner on the Train

Cañon City’s Arkansas Riverwalk Trail follows the Arkansas River for more than seven miles, winding through wetlands, groves of cottonwoods, and the John Griffin Regional Park.

Stroll Along the Riverwalk

Royal Gorge Cabins offers 9 luxury cabin rentals in 1- and 2-bedroom sizes, as well as glamping tent rentals. Located 1 hour from Colorado Springs and 8 miles from Cañon City, the well-appointed cabins are the perfect basecamp for your Colorado Springs vacation.