- The list below includes 73 free or cheap things to do in or near Colorado Springs, Colorado, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Arcades, Movie Theaters, Visitor Centers and Horseback Riding.
- From Pikes Peak to Pikes Peak Hwy, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Colorado Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Manitou Springs, Woodland Park and Cripple Creek.
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Students learn the basics of barbecuing, including food-safety guidelines, what types of woods to use, and how to handle smokers and grills
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Royal Gorge Route Railroad offers scenic train rides through the beautiful granite cliffs of the Royal Gorge along the Arkansas River. The trains feature a 1950's Dome car and a Sunshine Falls Bar Car accompanied with separate first class lunch and dinner cars.
35.6 Miles
45045 W. US Hwy 50, Canon City, CO 81212
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Besides whitewater rafting trips, Royal Gorge Rafting also offers zipline tours as well as custom vacation packages for special events such as weddings and corporate events.
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Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours hosts adventure zipline tours with 20 different ziplines spread over the classic course and the more recent, Extreme Zip Line Course which is one of the fastest courses around the Royal Gorge.
35.6 Miles
Skyline Drive is a narrow, winding road which is built along the top ridge of a small mountain with steep drops and sweeping views of the Canon City and surrounding landscape on either side.
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Fort Gorge RV Park and Campground, Canon City, CO
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Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Rafting offers trips on the Arkansas River from September through May. The exciting journey begins north of Buena Vista and runs through Brown's Canyon, with more challenging trips available for experienced rafters.
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45000 West U.S. Highway 50, Canon City, CO 81212
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Echo Canyon River Expeditions is a local outfitter which organizes both family-friendly and adventure class whitewater rafting trips around the Colorado wilderness and the Rocky mountains. These trips can also be combined with other activities such as horseback riding, zipline and ATV tours.
35.7 Miles
201 North 1st St, Canon City, CO 81212
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The Museum of Colorado Prisons offers a variety of exhibits for those seeking to learn about the history of incarceration in Colorado, including the hangman's noose from the last execution by hanging in the state. The museum offers MP3 audio tours of its 32 jail cells.
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Standard horseback riding trips are arranged through Fort Royal Stables in the summer with the stables being closed to the public in the winter with only private appointments allowed. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are preferred.
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44650 US Highway 50 West, Canon City, CO 81212
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Clear Creek Rafting Company - Day Tours offers a variety of whitewater rafting tours of the Arkansas River at the Royal Gorge. The company tailors trips to all skill and experience levels, and trips include a free photo cd.
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44641 US Hwy 50, Canon City, CO 81212
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Whitewater professional guides have been offered at the River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center since 1972. Trips are held along the Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge and more adventurous rapids of Bighorn Sheep Canyon.