- Our list of the best things to do in Canon City, Colorado, features the top 43 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Canon City, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Canon City, CO , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cripple Creek
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Visitors can browse through exhibits covering more than 140 years of Colorado’s incarceration history
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Lost Paddle Rafting is a local family-owned outfitter which organizes whitewater rafting trips ranging from introductory rafting at the Bighorn Sheep Canyon to more adventurous rides at the Royal Gorge.
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8614 votes
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.
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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.
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804 votes
50905 W US Hwy 50 West, Canon City, CO 81212
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Whitewater Adventure Outfitters offer a wide range of whitewater rafting trips at the Royal Gorge which also includes overnight tours and other special packages that combine the adventure of rafting with other outdoor activities such as train rides and zipline tours.
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Raft Masters is a local rafting outfitter which offers whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River and Clear Creek. Their combo tour packages, in addition to the rafting trips, also include railroad rides, ATV and ziplines tours.
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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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157 votes
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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Visitors can take in views of canyons, bridges, and creeks from the seat of a helicopter at Royal Gorge Helitours. Their tours go from 8 to 40 mile trips and fly over the significant natural landmarks of Royal Gorge.
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204 votes
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.