What to do and see in Canon City, Colorado (CO): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

August 8, 2021 Lashaunda Abraham

Cañon City /ˈkænjən ˈsɪti/ is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 16,400 at the 2010 United States Census. Cañon City straddles the easterly flowing Arkansas River and is a popular tourist destination for sightseeing, whitewater rafting, and rock climbing. The city is known for its many public parks, fossil discoveries, Skyline Drive, The Royal Gorge railroad, the Royal Gorge, extensive natural hiking paths, and the tropical-like weather year-round."
Restaurants in Canon City

1. Lost Paddle Rafting

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Lost Paddle Rafting

Rafting The Arkansas River & Colorado's Royal Gorge since 2003! Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in Colorado with awesome rafting trips available for all ages and abilities. We provide Half-day, Full-day, and overnight riverside camping trips along the beautiful Arkansas River of Colorado. Come see why more adventurers are choosing Lost Paddle Rafting! Our small personal service cannot be surpassed! Book your trip easily and securely from any device and receive and instant confirmation, or call our office and reserve your trip over the phone. Ask about our exclusive Bike and Raft Packages offering single track to all-downhill tours combined with a thrilling ride down the Arkansas River only at Lost Paddle Rafting. Located in Canon City, Colorado- Lost Paddle Rafting is only 45 scenic minutes from Colorado Springs or Pueblo, and 2 hours from Denver. Your trip to Colorado is not complete without a trip down the world famous rapids of the Arkansas River. See You On The River!

2. Whitewater Adventure Outfitters

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Whitewater Adventure Outfitters

Exciting Raft Trips in the Royal Gorge. Family Fun rafting in Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Located one mile west of Canon City, Colorado. Only one hour from Colorado Springs. Our professional, experienced guides are committed to Safety and Excellence. Our 20th year! Great Deals- Great Guides- Great Fun!

3. River Runners at the Royal Gorge

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River Runners at the Royal Gorge

Raft with River Runners - the whitewater professionals since 1972. Providing fully guided whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River. Raft the Royal Gorge or Bighorn Sheep Canyon near Canon City, Colorado at the Royal Gorge. Open daily May - Labor Day.

4. Royal Gorge Rafting and Zip Line Tours

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Royal Gorge Rafting and Zip Line Tours

The Royal Gorge Rafting trip is suitable for ages 13 and up, depending on the water levels. You will enter a 1000 ft gorge, famous for the name "Royal Gorge Arch." Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting has Colorado Springs most popular family rafting trip, suitable for anyone 6 years of age or older. The Arkansas River offers a moderate challenge, fun waves, extraordinary views, and a chance to see the Bighorn Sheep. Our rafting trips will be accompanied by our team of professional support kayakers and photographers.

5. Raft Masters

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Raft Masters

Raft Masters has been in business under the same ownership since 1989. We offer quality rafting trips on two great rivers, the Arkansas River and the Clear Creek. The Arkansas River is 45 miles southwest of Colorado Springs in Cañon City. We provide thrills in the Royal Gorge, family fun on the Bighorn Sheep Canyon, and a gentle Family Float for little ones not quite ready for the big stuff. Raft Masters always offers FREE wetsuit, river boot and splash jacket rentals for all of our guests for comfort and safety.

6. Clear Creek Rafting Company

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Clear Creek Rafting Company

Clear Creek Rafting Company offers guided whitewater rafting trips for all ages and abilities. The Arkansas River is Colorado’s most popular whitewater rafting destination. With trips perfect for every level of adventure Clear Creek Rafting Company offers daily trips through the spectacular scenery of the Royal Gorge, Bighorn Sheep Canyon, and Browns Canyon National Monument. Wetsuits and Splash Jackets are included as well as a complimentary digital photos of your trip. Call today to reserve your trip.

7. Royal Gorge Helitours

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Royal Gorge Helitours

The adventure begins as your helicopter lifts vertically off the Royal Gorge Heliport, giving you the thrilling sense of freedom only found in a helicopter. Moments later, you are soaring over the canyon rim as the earth opens up to reveal a nearly 1,000 foot drop to the Arkansas River below. With breathtaking views of the suspension bridge, sheer granite canyon walls, and majestic mountains, this is the ultimate scenic adventure!

8. iLean Ride Co Segway Tours

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iLean Ride Co Segway Tours

We do Segway tours over Skyline Dr and the Royal Gorge Bridge, we also have the worlds only Segway X track, our tours are extreme and our X track is over 2 miles long and has hills,dips,whoops and a rhythm section like a dirt bike track, we offer Crazy Cart rides! A crazy cart is an electric go kart with a drift handle, too much fun. We also offer bumperballs and waterballs as well as a dirt offroad go kart track. While you are enjoying our fun rides you can also take a break and enjoy over 18 flavors of ice cream or your favorite coffee drink. The Hitching Post where we are located also has Amish furniture and gift shop!! Come and play and spend the day

9. Arkansas River Tours

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Arkansas River Tours

Arkansas River Tours has connected more than 250,000 guests to the river since 1973! We have been committed to providing the safest, highest-quality river trips available. We offer 2 convenient locations near Salida, Colorado in Cotopaxi, and in Canon City, Colorado. We have a strong background in experiential education which transfers into the personable trips we offer. Arkansas River Tours is a leader in many aspects of the rafting industry in Colorado. Our Whitewater rafting and guided float fishing on the Arkansas River near the Royal Gorge, Canon City, Cotopaxi, Salida and Colorado Springs are sure to give you a memorable adventure.

10. Skyline Drive

Canon City, CO +1 719-275-6339 http://www.canoncity.org/visitors/skyline_drive.php
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Skyline Drive

A narrow, one way road that is not suitable for RV's or over-size vehicles and that offers three miles of thrills.

Reviewed By N1772AWjimc - Vicksburg, United States

This is a great free attraction that might not be well advertised, but you don't want to miss it. We just stumbled upon it when a server told us about it. Just outside Canon City look for a sign directing you to turn right. It's a narrow one way road along the top of a mountain crest that gives you a wonderful view off both sides of the crest where you can see all of canon city on one side and the mountains on the other side. Several pull offs where you can park and get out as well as trail connections if you wanted a vigorous hike.

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