Fun & Food in the Royal Gorge Region
Sightseeing
The park has something for everyone in the family. Be sure to ask for a junior ranger worksheet and badge for the kids.
General admission tickets are good for 2 days if you ask to have them validated for a next day return at the admissions counter.
340 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3AThe park has something for everyone in the family. Be sure to ask for a junior ranger worksheet and badge for the kids.
General admission tickets are good for 2 days if you ask to have them validated for a next day return at the admissions counter.
Take in the beauty of the gorge from the railroad tracks. Lunch and dinner trains offer Colorado inspired menus. Choose a seat in the Vista Dome or walk out to the open air car for amazing views!
98 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Route Railroad station
South 3rd StreetTake in the beauty of the gorge from the railroad tracks. Lunch and dinner trains offer Colorado inspired menus. Choose a seat in the Vista Dome or walk out to the open air car for amazing views!
Hiking and Biking in the Royal Gorge Region offers challenging single-track bike rides to quiet riverside strolls. Get a trail map from Fremont Adventure Recreation at joinfar.com
Be sure to leave no trace!
46 locals recommend
Royal Gorge
Hiking and Biking in the Royal Gorge Region offers challenging single-track bike rides to quiet riverside strolls. Get a trail map from Fremont Adventure Recreation at joinfar.com
Be sure to leave no trace!
Do some time in the Museum of Colorado Prisons. This unique and educational museum contains 30+ cells, each transformed into exhibits covering more than 140 years of the state's incarceration history.
23 locals recommend
Museum of Colorado Prisons
201 N 1st StDo some time in the Museum of Colorado Prisons. This unique and educational museum contains 30+ cells, each transformed into exhibits covering more than 140 years of the state's incarceration history.
Book an Adventure
There are so many things to do in the Royal Gorge Region, from hiking and biking the amazing trails to scaling the walls of the Royal Gorge. For those less adventurous, check out the Fremont Center for the Arts or the Museum of Colorado Prisons.
If you want challenge yourself to try a new adventure, this is for you! I had never climbed before and have now done every trail of the Royal Gorge Via Ferrata. It's a safe and guided climbing experience that makes you feel like you can conquer anything! Ages 10 and up.
Via Ferrata - Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
4218 County Road 3AIf you want challenge yourself to try a new adventure, this is for you! I had never climbed before and have now done every trail of the Royal Gorge Via Ferrata. It's a safe and guided climbing experience that makes you feel like you can conquer anything! Ages 10 and up.
Did you know the Royal Gorge Region is famous for Dinosaurs? Learn about our rich dino history at this fun and interactive museum. Try the ropes course for some added adventure!
25 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience
44895 W U.S. 50Did you know the Royal Gorge Region is famous for Dinosaurs? Learn about our rich dino history at this fun and interactive museum. Try the ropes course for some added adventure!
Food scene
Fine dining at it's best. Chef Daniel creates some really amazing French cuisine. No matter what the soup of the day is, it will be delicious! Open for dinner hours only.
14 locals recommend
Le Petit Chablis
512 Royal Gorge BlvdFine dining at it's best. Chef Daniel creates some really amazing French cuisine. No matter what the soup of the day is, it will be delicious! Open for dinner hours only.
Yum!! If you like Indian Food, check out Nirvana Culinary Paradise on Main Street in Canon City. From butter chicken to Vindaloo, they will make is as spicy as you want. I personally recommend the Chana Masala.
11 locals recommend
Nirvana Culinary Paradise
413 Main StYum!! If you like Indian Food, check out Nirvana Culinary Paradise on Main Street in Canon City. From butter chicken to Vindaloo, they will make is as spicy as you want. I personally recommend the Chana Masala.
I love all the sushi dishes at Ito's and the ramen is enough for 2 people or 2 meals. Check out all the autographed photos of Robert Redford on the walls. He ate here frequently while in town filming a movie. If it's good enough for a Californa boy....
16 locals recommend
Ito Japanese Steakhouse Sushi & Thai Restaurant
114 W Main StI love all the sushi dishes at Ito's and the ramen is enough for 2 people or 2 meals. Check out all the autographed photos of Robert Redford on the walls. He ate here frequently while in town filming a movie. If it's good enough for a Californa boy....
Take home some award-winning wines from The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey. Tasting room and gift shop is open daily.
While you're there, take a tour of the historical abbey.
37 locals recommend
The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey
3011 US-50Take home some award-winning wines from The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey. Tasting room and gift shop is open daily.
While you're there, take a tour of the historical abbey.
Florence Brewing is our local 'third place'. You know, the place you go besides home (1) and work (2).
High quality, craft beer in a community oriented and dog friendly atmosphere.
10 locals recommend
Florence Brewing Company
200 S Pikes Peak AveFlorence Brewing is our local 'third place'. You know, the place you go besides home (1) and work (2).
High quality, craft beer in a community oriented and dog friendly atmosphere.
The place to go for pizza and fun! Deep dish or thin crust, you won't be disappointed. Gluten free crust available too.
If you're not in the mood for pizza, I recommend the turkey, bacon avocado sandwich!!
39 locals recommend
Pizza Madness
509 Main StThe place to go for pizza and fun! Deep dish or thin crust, you won't be disappointed. Gluten free crust available too.
If you're not in the mood for pizza, I recommend the turkey, bacon avocado sandwich!!
Authentic Italian cuisine at a local favorite. Family owned and operated. Try the chopped steak or the ravioli.
17 locals recommend
DiRitos Italian Resaurant
231 Main StAuthentic Italian cuisine at a local favorite. Family owned and operated. Try the chopped steak or the ravioli.
Local Towns
Just a short drive from the Royal Gorge Region is an Antique Paradise. If you love spending hours sifting through some amazing treasures, go to Florence!
23 locals recommend
Florence
Just a short drive from the Royal Gorge Region is an Antique Paradise. If you love spending hours sifting through some amazing treasures, go to Florence!
Canon City has the longest historical Main street in Colorado, with wide sidewalks and restaurants, unique stores and coffee shops with outdoor seating. In the summer, there's a Farmer's Market on Main every Thursday.
30 locals recommend
Cañon City
Canon City has the longest historical Main street in Colorado, with wide sidewalks and restaurants, unique stores and coffee shops with outdoor seating. In the summer, there's a Farmer's Market on Main every Thursday.
It's hard to recognize what Penrose has to offer when just driving through; but be sure to stop and look around. There's Coyote Coffee Den with outdoor entertainment in the summer. Penrose also has a growing community of cider companies. Check out Apple Valley Cider Company and C Squared Ciders.
Penrose
It's hard to recognize what Penrose has to offer when just driving through; but be sure to stop and look around. There's Coyote Coffee Den with outdoor entertainment in the summer. Penrose also has a growing community of cider companies. Check out Apple Valley Cider Company and C Squared Ciders.