Guidebook for Canon City
Sightseeing
This is a facinating road, built by the local prisoners a long time ago. From up on Skyline drive you can see the whole town. Beautiful overlook, closed on inclement weather days and at night. FREE
39 locals recommend
Skyline Drive
Skyline DriveThis is a facinating road, built by the local prisoners a long time ago. From up on Skyline drive you can see the whole town. Beautiful overlook, closed on inclement weather days and at night. FREE
This is what people come to the area to see and what the town was named after. A full amusment park, burned to the ground by a forest fire in 2013, but rebuilt to open summer 2014.
340 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3AThis is what people come to the area to see and what the town was named after. A full amusment park, burned to the ground by a forest fire in 2013, but rebuilt to open summer 2014.
Ride the train through the royal gorge, through the canyon that has no other access. Fascinating history in the area. Ride is 2 hours or so, Reservations required.
98 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Route Railroad station
South 3rd StreetRide the train through the royal gorge, through the canyon that has no other access. Fascinating history in the area. Ride is 2 hours or so, Reservations required.
With 13 prisons in the area, this one is interesting in a somewhat perverse sort of way. This is the old women's prison in Canon City, turned into a museum.
23 locals recommend
Museum of Colorado Prisons
201 N 1st StWith 13 prisons in the area, this one is interesting in a somewhat perverse sort of way. This is the old women's prison in Canon City, turned into a museum.
Old Colorado City, one of three with gambling. Come try your hand at the casinos, walk the old historic town, or visit the mining operations in the area.
228 locals recommend
Cripple Creek
Old Colorado City, one of three with gambling. Come try your hand at the casinos, walk the old historic town, or visit the mining operations in the area.
Fun Drive, Beautiful view. If you don't like the drive up the 13,000 foot peak try the cog railway.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Fun Drive, Beautiful view. If you don't like the drive up the 13,000 foot peak try the cog railway.
Food Scene
Michael's On Main
605 Main StA nice upscale restaurant in Downtown Canon City.
Very good Japanese restaurant. Get the Bento Box with a little of everything.
20 locals recommend
MoMo Sushi Bar. Wok & Grill
1540 Royal Gorge BlvdVery good Japanese restaurant. Get the Bento Box with a little of everything.
Chili's Grill & Bar
106 Latigo LnChili's Chain Restaurant.
Village Inn
1837 Fremont DrVilliage Inn Restaurant
Mr Ed's Family Restaurant
1201 Royal Gorge BlvdFamily Style Dining
El Caporal Family Mexican Restaurant
1028 Main StMexican Restaurant
Old Mission Mexican Restaurant
1905 Fremont DrNew Mexican Food. Our favorite!
Fine French Dining (with a fine price)... But fabulous food for a special occasion. Reservations recommended.
14 locals recommend
Le Petit Chablis
512 Royal Gorge BlvdFine French Dining (with a fine price)... But fabulous food for a special occasion. Reservations recommended.
Royal Gorge Brewing Company
413 Main StLocal Bar Fare, Micro Brewery.
Pizza Madness
509 Main StBrick Oven Pizza.. Mmmm
Local favorite, kid friendly.
Big Daddy's Diner
420 Royal Gorge Blvd50s style Diner
Doesn't that say it all! Great Burger! Local/Natural Beef. Outside Dining. Check hours online before going.
19 locals recommend
Big Burger World
1205 S 9th StDoesn't that say it all! Great Burger! Local/Natural Beef. Outside Dining. Check hours online before going.
Bar food, local favorite. Volleyball courts. Fun place, summer only.
34 locals recommend
White Water Bar & Grill
45045 W U.S. 50Bar food, local favorite. Volleyball courts. Fun place, summer only.
8 Mile Bar & Grill
45000 West U.S. 50Another outdoorsy, nearby selection. Summer only.
Arts & Culture
Fortroyal Stables
Horseback riding rentals.
ilean Ride Co.
39 Co Rd 3ASegway rental and tours.
Raft the Arkansas... the most rafted river in the country!
22 locals recommend
Echo Canyon River Expeditions - Day Trips
45000 West U.S. 50Raft the Arkansas... the most rafted river in the country!