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Unusual Attractions in Cañon City

Cañon City, Colorado

Royal Gorge Bridge

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

Cañon City, Colorado

Skyline Drive

This razorback ridgeline has doubled as a scenic drive since the early 1900s.

Cañon City, Colorado

Prospect Heights Jail

This 19th century jail was mainly used to incarcerate the drunk and disorderly.

Cañon City, Colorado

Garden Park Fossil Area

The site of the "Bone Wars" between two rival paleontologists during the dinosaur rush of the 19th century.

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Desert Reef Hot Springs

This naturally-sourced hot spring is now home to a clothing-optional resort.

11 miles from Cañon City

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Vindicator Valley Trail

This Colorado hiking trail provides a small gold mine of abandoned gold mines.

19 miles from Cañon City

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Christmas Casino & Inn

Inside this casino, visitors are treated to slot machines and a rare German Christmas pyramid.

20 miles from Cañon City

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