If you are one of the millions of people out there getting ready to plan a vacation, Cañon City, Colorado should not be overlooked. With breathtaking views and so much to do, the only problem you will have on this trip is deciding how long you are going to stay. So, during the planning phase, Rocky Mountain Rentals can help you narrow down your list of things to do. Here are the top 5 things to do in Cañon City.
1. Rent ATVs/UTVs from Rocky Mountain Rentals
Obviously, we wanted to make the list! For those of you wanting to really explore the area, rent some ATVs. Renting from Rocky Mountain Rentals is affordable, easy, and fun. Simply fill out the contact form with a few details and confirm your reservation. Pick up your rentals at the specified location, date and time-and hit the trails! Bring your own trailer to haul them or add a trailer to your rental order. We try to make the experience as convenient and fun for you.
In the immediate Cañon City area there are 2 great OHV trails that you can explore: Texas Creek and Penrose Commons. Or, if you want to venture out more into the surrounding areas of The San Isabel and Rio Grande National Forests, you’ll find Rainbow and Hayden Pass. All these trails are suitable for ATVs and UTVs and offer breathtaking views as well as some heart-racing terrain. For a full list of Colorado OHV trails look here.
2. Royal Gorge’s Dinosaur Experience
Traveling with little ones? Make sure you check out the Dinosaur Experience in nearby Royal Gorge. This exhibit is one-of-a-kind and is sure to bring out the kid in everyone! Don’t just take our word for it…here’s a little information from their website:
“The Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience provides an affordable, dynamic and high-value educational opportunity for kids of all ages and enables families to learn and recreate together on stunning property with views of the famed Royal Gorge Bridge and Colorado’s stunning Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Our state-of-the- art, 16,200 square-foot building houses a world-class collection of interactive displays, full-scale dinosaur fossil casts, real dinosaur fossils, entertaining guided tours of our exhibit halls, and our outdoor skinned animatronic dinosaur exhibits and our multi-story ropes course ensure a fine balance between science, learning and good old-fashioned family fun. Our goal is to ensure that our visitors leave knowing a lot more about Colorado’s paleontological history, while also carrying indelible memories of a great time spent learning, discovering and having fun with their friends and families.”
3. Bighorn Sheep Canyon Whitewater Rafting
One of the most sought-after experiences in Cañon City, Echo Canyon River Expeditions offers full-day and half-day options for some of the country’s most exciting whitewater rafting along the Arkansas River. It doesn’t matter if you book them for 3 hours or 6 hours, you are sure to have the experience of a lifetime. Look here they can prove it. 4.9 stars after almost 1,600 reviews!
4. Skyline Drive
For a more relaxing and romantic experience, you don’t even have to get out of the car for this one. Find yourself time for Skyline Drive. “One of America’s Most Scenic Drives”, Skyline Drive is a one lane road that offers the most stunning views of Colorado that you will not find anywhere else. If you catch the drive at the perfect time, a few hours before dusk, the drive can offer some of the best sunsets you’ll ever see. Just don’t get caught up there after sundown! The road has no guardrails. Plan accordingly.
5. The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
Finally, something for all of you wine connoisseurs- you must check out The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey. A truly unique experience, this winery is situated on the grounds of the historic Holy Cross Abbey, which traces its roots back to the late 19th century. Winners of various Winemaker Awards, this winery is one of the best in the state. You can even order the wine you loved online and shipped if you are a resident of California, Colorado, DC, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wyoming.
Of course, there is much more to do in Cañon City than just these 5 things. Cañon City is a place to explore Colorado, and deep dive into nature taking less travelled paths that would otherwise be overlooked in modern society. With so much to offer, make Cañon City a destination in your vacation plans. If Rocky Mountain Rentals can be a part of those plans, we would be so grateful!