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Gold Belt Tour- Full day

National Scenic Byway
Drive the Gold Belt Tour to retrace the historic travel routes and the rich local heritage as you follow the "Roads to Riches"
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Farmer's Market / Orchards- Half day
Weekly farmers markets are offered throughout the summer. The Florence Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays at Pioneer Park from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm and Central Colorado Foodshed Alliance Cañon City Farmers Market is held on Wednesdays June through October near the Train Depot on 3rd Street. Visit www.ccfa.coop for details. Both farmers' markets offer a wide selection of fruits, veggies, organic food, local specialties and crafts.

Colon Orchards is an open-air farm market featuring local homegrown, seasonal fruits and vegetables that include ripe apples, peaches, apricots, cherries, watermelons, cantaloupe, summer squashes, winter squashes, sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, onions, potatoes, large variety of peppers with roasting available and much more. There's also a bakery, five-acre corn maze and pumpkin patch, along with "Pick Diana's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

your Own" apples depending on availability. School tours and group tours are available by appointment.

Diana's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is the oldest corn maze in Fremont County.The family-owned and operated business was built on the owner's love of nature, farming and meeting people. Explore the wonders of fall and take a hayride, browse acres of huge pumpkins, cozy up to the campfire and roast s'mores, sip cider and try the challenging corn maze or the easier maze where prizes are offered.

Wineries / Wine Tasting- 1-2 hours
Le Fuselier Winery at Spring Creek Vineyards is a five-acre vineyard and farm winery featuring handcrafted wines from local grapes. Stop by the tasting room - open Saturdays noon to 5pm mid-September through December - and sample the latest varietals.

Located on the pastoral and serene grounds of The Holy Cross Abbey, nestled against the spectacular backdrop of the Wet Mountains, the Winery at the Holy Cross Abbey draws visitors form around the world. The tasting room is open daily, and the gracious staff will guide you through a flight tasting of multi-award winning wines.

Bishop's Castle- 2 hours
Constructed by Jim Bishop, a beautiful three-story medieval-type castle complete with buttresses and decorated with ornamental iron.

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park- 2-4 hours
Venture across America's highest suspension bridge hanging 955 feet above the Arkansas River. Ride the Sky Coaster reaching speeds of 50mph, descend to the canyon floor in the Incline Railway, the world's steepest incline railway at a 45-degree angle, or take the Arial

Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Family, Royal Gorge Train Ride

Tram, America's longest aerial tram.
Learn more about the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.

Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad - 2-3 hours
A 24-mile rail journey through the Royal Gorge. Daily departures. Vista Dome, Murder Mystery, Wine, Lunch and Dinner Trains.
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Fly Fishing- 2 hours - Full day
Anglers work their lines year 'round along the majestic valley of the Arkansas River. contact Royal Gorge Anglers for the necessary details and spend a couple of hours or a full day soaking up the views and catching the fish.
Learn more about Fremont County's Great Outdoors.

Hiking- 2-5 hours
Fremont County is surrounded by hiking, ATV and horse trails. Make sure to choose a trail that matches your ability. The Arkansas Riverwalk follows the Arkansas River through 6 miles of Cañon City. Most is paved and easily accessible for a great family hike. Learn more about hiking by visiting the Cañon City Camber for a detailed map of trailheads.
Click here to see a hiking trail map.

Rock Climbing- Half day - Full day
Fremont County is a well-known climbers paradise. From beginner to advanced, the challenges of scaling outdoors in a natural setting await you.

Zipline Tours- Half day
Captain Zipline is located 45 minutes west of Cañon City on Hwy. 50. Experience the rush and listen to the cable sing as you see Colorado hanging from 2,000 feet of cable on 6 different zip lines. Some are over 150 feet above the canyon floor.

New this year is the Royal Gorge Zip-line Tours. 9 different zip lines take you through unique natural terrain reaching speeds of up to 40+ mph. The longest zip line is 1000 feet in length and designed specifically for racing your friends to the finish line.

Whitewater Rafting, Royal Gorge, Arkansas River

Whitewater Rafting, Royal Gorge, Arkansas River

Whitewater Rafting- Half day - Full Day
Start times vary with companies. Check out the most rafted river in the U.S., the Arkansas River. Great views and wildlife.
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Colorado Vertical Helitours- 1/2 - 1 hour
Fly into the Royal Gorge Canyon and see the spectacular views from above in a jet-powered helicopter!
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Museums- Half day - Full day
Dinosaur Depot, Museum of Colorado Prisons, Royal Gorge Regional and History Center, Fremont Center for the Arts. Spend a day at all four of Cañon City's museums for one low price.
Learn more about Cañon City's museums.

Antiquing- Half day - Full day
If you like looking and shopping for antiques, then Florence is a must visit. Downtown Florence boasts almost 25 antique shops, local artist galleries and restaurants that are guaranteed to keep you distracted for as long as you'd like.
Find out more on Florence, the antique capitol of Colorado.

Horseback Riding- 1 hour - Full day
If you don't bring your own horse, there are 2 outfitters in Fremont County ready to saddle you up. Cottonwood Stables takes you on guided trips surrounded by the Sagre De Cristo Mountain Range. Fort Royal Stables is closest to Cañon City and takes you on a scenic ride by the Royal Gorge.

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