5 days in Cañon City Itinerary

Part of Colorado's Royal Gorge Region, Cañon City straddles the Arkansas River.

You've now added Royal Gorge Bridge and Park to your itinerary. Explore Cañon City's surroundings by going to Florissant (Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument & Pikes Peak Historical Society Museum), Victor (Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum & Victor Lowell Thomas Museum) and Cripple Creek (Old Homestead House Museum, Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, &more). Next up on the itinerary: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, look for gifts at The Gold Mine Rock Shop, admire the landmark architecture of The Abbey Events Complex, and go on a hair-raising tour with Museum of Colorado Prisons.

For traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Cañon City road trip planning website.

In May in Cañon City, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 46°F at night.