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Hit the trails and check out some dinosaur fossils and other great geological wonders in the Royal Gorge Region.

Spring Travels in the Royal Gorge Region

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Donate food to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pantryoffremont/?ref=page_internal">Pantry of Fremont</a>, a 100-percent volunteer and donation-based pantry providing food for those in need in Fremont County. Call ahead for donations.

Help Eliminate Hunger

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Some of the United States' biggest dinosaur bones were first discovered in Garden Park, a few miles north of Cañon City. This entire region is filled with geological wonders, including easily accessible fossils near some of the region's most popular attractions.

Fossil Crazy

Discover the rich geological history of the Royal Gorge Region on a rocks and fossils self-guided tour. The Fremont County Heritage Commission has published a booklet that guides you through Fremont County with stops at significant geological locations.

Go on a Heritage Tour

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

Bunk House Burgers

Are you interested in purchasing rocks and gems of superior quality? Do you fancy becoming a collector or someone who makes jewelry using high-quality stones? Whatever the case might be, if you are indeed looking for a place where you can find everything you need.

The Gold Mine Rock Shop

Old Mission aims to provide an exceptional New Mexican home style food and dining experience for Cañon City and the surrounding areas by going above and beyond every day for all of our customers needs.

Old Mission Mexican Restaurant

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

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

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

Completed in 2018, this network traverses the gorge’s rim and surrounding hills, giving hikers and mountain bikers more than 17 miles of singletrack to explore and incredible views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Arkansas River as their backdrop.

Hike or Bike the Royal Gorge Bridge Trails

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 baked sandwiches in our incredibly mad, eclectic dining room. Filled with original artwork from local artists, music and magic, we are always having fun at Pizza Madness. A favorite hang out for locals, enjoy a frost cold microbrew with your favorite pizza. All the kids love the video games and the casual atmosphere. Perfect for large parties and celebrations, everyone comes back to Pizza Madness for more. 
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Pizza Madness

Royal Gorge Bridge &amp; Park is open daily. Marvel at awe-inspiring panoramic views from one of the world's highest suspension bridges and enjoy more excitement than ever. Experience the Royal Gorge Via Ferrata.

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

The Royal Gorge Region is full of historic buildings. Take a drive at dusk and explore them all. This list of Fremont County’s National Register of Historic Places offers addresses, dates added to the register, property names and images. Or, check out our heritage guides for several self-guided tours.

Take a Dusk Drive

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

Homestyle and Mexican food. Breakfast (served all day), lunch and dinner. Friendly and clean atmosphere.

Two Sisters Restaurant

Within Hogsbacks Open Space Park's rocks lies layers of fossils and remnants of an inland sea that covered Colorado millions of years ago. Bikers can ride the Graneros Trail, which winds along the Dakota Ridge formation. It flows and is fun with a couple of technical sections.

Hike the Hogbacks

Our mission is to provide fast, friendly and consistent service to the town of Florence and any visitors along the way. We hope to provide delicious food at reasonable prices for many years.

Aspen Leaf Bakery and Cafe

Temple Canyon Park, just south of Cañon City, is a treasure for anyone looking to avoid crowds and explore a gorgeous, natural landscape. Follow the Redemption Trail, and you’ll discover the “temple,” which the canyon is named after. This rock alcove was formed by the continual seepage of water into small fissures in the rock and may have been used by the Ute Indian Tribe as a ceremony site.

Hike the Redemption Trail at Temple Canyon Park

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

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 City, Colorado is known for the historic railroad route and great outdoors. Our Canon City hotel is the perfect destination for a picnic, hiking or to simply enjoy the surrounding beauty. Enjoy the outside scenery in the mountains, or spend the day exploring the charming town and shopping in the boutiques.