Royal Gorge
Canon City
The old west town of Canon City along the Arkansas River and the Royal Gorge is a Colorado mountain vacation area that offers tremendous deals, discounts and saving for the perfect travel destination. Weather you are going to stay for just a day or two or for an entire vacation, there are many activity discounts and deals for places to stay and choose from. There are lodging deals and discounts on resorts, hotels, motels, condominiums, bed and breakfasts, cabins, inns, and camping and camp grounds ranging from city, state and national campgrounds, offering anything from rustic cabins to pitch your own tent campsites.
There are four major draws to the Canon City Royal Gorge vacation area. The first is white water rafting through the spectacular gorge on the famed Arkansas River (class IV and V rapids). Over millennium, the river has cut down through the granite rock more than 1000 feet, creating a spectacular scenic canyon that is filled with both wildlife and amazing picturesque splendors.
Second, is taking a scenic historical train ride in the gorge on the Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad. This historic rail tour is widely considered to be one of the most gorgeous scenic train rides in entire world.
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Third, is taking a stroll across the infamous Royal Gorge Bridge and enjoying the adjacent park. This suspension bridge is the world’s highest. The bridge spans a quarter mile across the granite cliffs and is suspended 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River below.
Fourth, is going fishing ! The best fishing in the area is in the spring and fall just west of Canon City, but fish can be caught all times of the year. There are several guided fishing tour operators to pick from or one can simply ask a guide at a local bait and tackle shop or fishing store for great location. Some may disagree with these being the top four attractions to the area so we have listed a few more popular activities and tours below.
Other thrilling attractions and activities include, enjoying recreational activities in the adjacent 109,782 acres San Isabel National Forest. This area offers limitless opportunities for backpacking and hiking (over 700 miles of trails), mountain biking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, hot air balloon rides, helicopter tours, wildlife viewing, photography, scenic drives, or simply experiencing the majestic peaks and mountain meadows of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
In addition, It is said to be home to Colorado's biggest adrenaline rush - The Royal Rush Skycoaster so named the "Scariest Sky coaster in the World," riders are harnessed from a 100 foot tower and then swing out over the Royal Gorge flying at 50 miles per hour and 1,150 feet above the roaring Arkansas River. This exhilarating thrill ride gives a free-fall affect that creates and unbelievable rush !
Buckskin Joe Frontier Town is a must visit especially if you have kids ! This real 1860's Wild West town offers everything form gun fights to haunted houses to souvenir shopping. Other things to do in Canon City are; Royal Gorge Helitours, museums, Skyline Drive, ATV tours, horseback riding, shopping and much more ! Restaurant discounts include dining deals for restaurants ranging from fast food to upscale cuisine.
The family will enjoy a stroll through the new 10-acre Wapiti Western Wildlife Park featuring its newest additions, a family of bighorn sheep, a herd of elk and a rare white buffalo. Guests relax and stroll along nature paths on the south side of the Royal Gorge.
One of the most popular items has been the Petting Zoo featuring barnyard animals for kids of all ages and free burro rides for small children. There is a Mountain Man encampment that shows the lifestyle of the first mountain men in Colorado, and how they survived. Women and Men dress in traditional mountain clothing and are featured in authentic living quarters. Mule skinners and Mountain Men battle each other daily May through September.
For wildlife, watch Eagles, Blue Heron, and Red Tailed Hawks soar through the canyon. There are also, wild majestic Big Horn Sheep, soaring Birds of Prey, and Mule Deer in the gorge daily.
White water rafting on this section of the Arkansas River offers everything from a relaxing and enjoyable family raft trip through Bighorn Sheep Canyon to the world-class whitewater excitement of the Royal Gorge. Regardless of your comfort or skill level, the areas professional outfitters will provide a raft, boat, kayak, fishing or canoe trip that is appropriate whether you choose to fully participate on a paddle boat or just simply hold on and enjoy the scenery from a mild oar boat ride. The nearby areas and towns of Cotopaxi and Coaldale are also popular launching pads to rafting the Arkansas River. Also, fun to do is take a short drive on one of two scenic mountain byways that lead out of town.
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