Things to Do and Colorado Lodging
Echo Canyon River Expeditions is centrally located in one of the most beautiful regions of Colorado. We're only a 2-hour drive from Denver, and an hour away from Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Salida, Pueblo and Pikes Peak. There's so much to see and do, we hope you'll come and stay a while. We offer a complete summer's worth of activities:
Ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad or visit the world famous Royal Gorge Bridge both of which are just a few miles from our location. There's also mountain biking, climbing, hiking and camping opportunities in the Royal Gorge region. This area also offers unique shopping, excellent dining and cultural opportunities, and Florence, which is just a few miles away, is home to a thriving antiques trade.
Plan on making your stay in Royal Gorge Country part of your Colorado summer vacation travel itinerary.
Fun Things to Do in Colorado
Links to fun things to do in the Royal Gorge / Colorado Springs / Pikes Peak area:
- The Royal Gorge Route Railroad - scenic route train ride with gourmet lunch & dinner
- The Royal Gorge Bridge & Theme Park - fun rides and attractions
- Ghost Town Wild West Museum - a true preservation of Colorado’s western past
- Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway - classic trip on the world's highest cog railroad
- Buckskin Joe - wild west frontier town features gunfights and Gorge sights
- Cave of the Winds - explore a wild show cave, enjoy the laser show
- Seven Falls - see waterfalls and wildlife in a scenic Colorado setting
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - meet over 650 animals from around the world
- Garden of the Gods Trading Post - shop at Colorado's largest trading post
- Cliff Dwellings Museum - view historical records of Anasazi Indian culture
- Pikes Peak Mountain Bike Tours - enjoy an unforgettable adventure with spectacular views
- Canon City, Colorado - a visitor's guide to the Canon City area
- Triple Crown Casinos in Cripple Creek, Colorado - Home to three premier Colorado casinos
: JP McGills, Midnight Rose and Brass Ass.
Colorado Lodging - Comfortable & Affordable Places to Stay
Here are some suggested places to stay while visiting Echo Canyon River Expeditions:
- Colorado Best Western Hotel in Cañon City
- The Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs
- Pikes Peak Area Bed and Breakfasts and Inns
- The Inn at Cascade near Manitou Springs - a Southwestern Retreat in the Colorado Rockies
- Rocky Mountain Lodge & Cabins - voted best to visit again and again, near Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs
- The Holden House - Colorado Springs' Award Winning and Historic Bed and Breakfast Inn.
- Jewel of the Canyons - Victorian style Bed and Breakfast near historic downtown Cañon City, Colorado
- The Silver Saddle Motel - Hidden between Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak in Manitou Springs
Colorado camping grounds within our immediate area include:
- The Royal Gorge, Colorado Campground KOAin Cañon City
- Royal View for Colorado RV camping in Cañon City
- Yogi Bear's Royal Gorge Jellystone Park at Cañon City for cabins, tent and RV camping Colorado
- Mountain View Campground and Cafe, RV camping and cafe
Local Dining Recommendations:
- Merlino's Belvedere Southern Colorado's Most Distinctive Family Restaurant in Canon City, Colorado
Visit Pikes Peak Country Area Attractions for a complete list of the best attractions in the Pikes Peak regions.
Visit Royal Gorge Country to plan your summer vacation and family trip to the Royal Gorge.
The Colorado Vacation Directory - More Vacation Information of cabins, lodges, campgrounds, bed & breakfasts and fun things to do such as fishing, rafting, hunting & skiing. As well as, a detailed regional Colorado map section.
Visit Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours, Inc. which offers whitewater rafting on 4 rivers in Southwest Colorado & on the Colorado river in Utah.
Visit Colorado Whitewater Photography to view photos from past whiterwater rafting experiences on the Arkansas River.
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