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Attractions: ($= fee, c= children, a=adults)

Royal Gorge Bridge, 12 mi W on US 50, $13c-16a, 888-333-5597
(You can see it for FREE from a beautiful lookout just before the ticket window.)
Royal Gorge Route Train, off S. 3rd St, $16c-27a, 888-RAILS-4U
Buckskin Joe, 8 mi W on US 50, $8c-$10a, 275-5149
Royal Gorge Scenic Railway, 8 mi W on US 50, $7c-$8a, 275-5485
Colorado Prisons Museum, 201 N 1st, Cañon City, $, 269-3015

Rafting:
Adventure Quest Rafting, Cañon City, $, 888-448-RAFT
American Adventure Expeditions, Cañon City, $, 800-288-0675
Buffalo Joe River Trips, Cañon City, $, 800-356-7984
Clear Creek Rafting, Cañon City, $, 800-353-9901
Colorado Whitewater Expeditions, Canon City, $, 877-RAFTCWE
Echo Canyon River Expeditions, Cañon City, $, 800-748-2953
Performance Tours Rafting, Cañon City, $, 800-328-7238
Raven Adventure Trips, Cañon City, $, 800-332-3381
Raft Masters, Cañon City, $, 800-568-7238
River Runners, Cañon City, $, 888-236-6716
Whitewater Adventure Outfitters, Cañon City, $, 800-530-8212

Walks:
Tunnel Drive, US 50 W to L onto Tunnel Drive to trailhead at end on R.
Riverwalk, S. 9th to L onto Sell Ave to end. Nice river views.
Historic Cañon City Downtown, US 50 W to R onto 1st-8th St to L onto Main

Hikes:
TannerTrail, S 9th St to R onto Elm Ave to L onto CR 143 for 7.7 miles
Stultz Trail, S 9th St to R onto Elm Ave to L onto CR 143 for 10.5 miles
Sand Gulch, 11 mi. N on Red Canyon Rd to L at Sand Gulch Campground
San Isabel National Forest & BLM land. Ranger’s office: 269-8500

Drives:
Skyline Drive, 4 mi. W on US 50 to R onto Skyline Dr. Great Views of CC.
Shelf Road, 12 mi N on Red Canyon Rd to Shelf Rd. Great drive. No RVs.
Phantom Canyon Rd, E on US 50 to L onto Rt 67. Beautiful Canyon Drive.

Parks:
Temple Canyon Park, Cañon City, L on 1st St to R onto CR 3 for 7 miles.
Red Canyon Park, Cañon City, 10 mi N on Red Canyon Rd. Red rocks, spires!

Backpacking:
San Isabel National Forest & BLM land. Ranger’s office: 269-8500

Climbing:
Shelf Road Climbing Area, 12 mi N on Red Canyon Rd to L into The Banks.
American Adventure Expeditions, Cañon City, $, 800-288-0675

Dinosaurs/Fossils:
Garden Park Fossil Area, 8 mi N on Red Canyon Rd. Interpretive trail.
Dinosaur Depot, S. 3rd St, Cañon City, $, 800-987-6379

Hot Springs:
The Well Hot Springs Pool, 10 mi. E on US 50, Penrose, $, 372-9250
Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, Nathrop, 65 mi NW of CC, $, 888-395-7799

Fishing:
Arkansas River from Cañon City to Salida.
Royal Gorge Anglers, 1210 Royal Gorge Blvd, Cañon City, 269-3474
Canyon Marine Expeditions, Cañon City, $, 800-643-0707

Golf:
Shadow Hills Golf Club,1232 County Rd 143, Cañon City, $, 275-0603
Golf Connection & Sportswear, 506 Main St, Cañon City, (719) 275-7007

Horseback Riding:
Ft. Royal Riding Stables, 44899 US 50, Cañon City, $, 275-1434
Royal Gorge Riding Stable, 303 CR 3A, Cañon City, $, 275-4579

Mountain Biking:
Phantom Canyon Road, 7 mi E on US 50 to L onto Rt 67 for 6 miles.
Bike Depot, 212 S 4th St, Cañon City, (719) 276-0777
Otero Cyclery, 722 Main St, Cañon City, (719) 269-3132

Movies:
Skyline Theatre, 676 Main Street, Cañon City $, 269-3190
Royal Gorge Theatre, 302 N.16th Street, Cañon City, $ 275-7225

Skateboarding:
Skateboard Park, Mountain View Park, 922 Orchard Ave, Cañon City.
Big House Skates, 1420 Royal Gorge Blvd, Cañon City, 276-5301
Replay Skateboard Shop, 331 Royal Gorge Blvd, Cañon City, 275-1555

Skydiving:
Fremont County Airport, 60298 US 50, Penrose, 719-598-JUMP

Wildlife Viewing:
Bighorn Sheep Canyon, 12 mi W on US 50. Bighorn sheep & bald eagles.)
San Isabel National Forest & BLM land. Ranger’s office: 269-8500
Gambling:
Cripple Creek Casinos, low-stakes gambling, $, 1-hour N of Cañon City.

Radio Stations:
KRLN, 1400 AM, oldies, local Cañon City radio station.
KSTY, 104.5 FM, country, local Cañon City radio station.
KRCC, 105.7 FM, NPR station. (Alternates: 91.5 FM, 1230 AM)

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