Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

4218 County Road 3A, Canon City, CO 81212
 
 
 
 
 
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Hanging 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River is the world's highest suspension bridge. Looking down the narrow canyon with steep granite cliffs, it is hard to imagine how this spectacular bridge was constructed... More »
Hanging 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River is the world's highest suspension bridge. Looking down the narrow canyon with steep granite cliffs, it is hard to imagine how this spectacular bridge was constructed in 1929 without any major accidents. Riding the aerial tram or the world's steepest incline train through the gorge offers heart-stopping excitement. A visitors center, nature center, restaurant and kiddie rides are all part of this magnificent 500-acre park. Located in Canon City, one-hour southwest of Colorado Springs.
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Open Hours: Hours vary according to season
Contact: +1 719 275 7507
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15 reviews for Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Great place!
By DemoCat, 10/07/09
Lots to do, beautiful scenery. We took a ride on the Royal Gorge Railroad before going to the park -- highly recommend.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
What a waste of money and time
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/24/09
New Mexico has a bridge like that but its better and its free. Its called the Rio Grande gorge bridge, Its about a 2 hour drive south from the royal gorge. once you cross the bridge, there's nothing.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Royal Rip Off
By not thrilled, 06/10/09
It was $24 a person for the theme park, which you had to pay to go into to get anywhere near the bridge. We just wanted to see the bridge and get on our way on our road trip, so we left without shelling out the $48 for the two of us just to snap a pic of the bridge. A smaller cover admission and individual ride tickets for those who want to ride the rides would work better for those of us not planning to spend a day at a third rate amusement park. Great natural and architectural wonder...silly idea to force everyone to buy theme park tickets to rides they don't have any interest in just to see it. Comes off as a cynical money grab by an isolated town with little else going for it.
 
 
 
 
 
5 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
breathtaking
By Ana, 04/17/09
my family and I were there last week and it was beautiful. The sights are impossible to describe, you have to be there and absorb the beauty of our earth with it's magnificent marbles, and the work of fearless people that make possible for us to enjoy these structures like the Royal Gorge bridge I can't wait to be there again and show all this to other members of my family.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
No fishing from bridge =)
By I heart Roadtrips, 01/31/09
while on our way home from visiting friends in Colorado Springs we went a little out of our way to see Royal Gorge Bridge but well worth the $14.00, It's GORGEOUS! & you can ride the skycoaster (ski lift) across the gorge, see the animals (although theres not many), shop for souvenirs, have ice cream, ride the carousel & much more .. Great Family fun!
 
 
 
 
 
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Rip Off
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/19/08
We drove an hour out of our way to find out you have to pay $14 per person to see the bridge. We left without seeing the bridge. Very disappointing. I guess they charge so much to pay for the petting zoo/kids theme park that no-one visits.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Royal Gorge
By Christy, 06/20/08
This is not for the weak of stomach when it comes to heights! I enjoyed the incline ride, it was really neat to go down to the bottom and see the river and the cliffs go up around me. The bridge was cool, but I was not able to stay close to the edge too long! I could not ride the aerial tram- it looked too scary for me, but many people were enjoying it.
 
 
 
 
 
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too expensive
By Ron, 05/22/08
Over $20 per person is too expensive. My wife and I drove many miles and left there because of the cost. We are both senior citizens on social security and could not afford the entrance fees
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Wish the family had the money to go back
By Damian D, 01/03/08
The incline may seem claustrophobic to some people but you get to see many animals along the way up and own. At the bottom there is a small shop to buy souveneres and there is tons of hummingbirds zooming around almost hitting people. The animal area is very interesting, seeing buffalo and other animals i can't remember the name of. Right next to the aerial tram is a huge gift shop. There is a whole lot of things for all ages. The best part was the Skycoaster. The staff filmed your ride and offered to sell it to you on dvd. This ride was thrilling, going 100 feet up and dropping you to swing on some cords. AND then you fly out about 15 feet over the edge of the gorge. Best place i've been to in the past few years.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Awesome view!
By dawnb, 08/04/07
We went to the park after riding The Royal Gorge Route Train in the morning. We loved the view and atmosphere. We rode the trolley across the bridge providing a rest from all the walking up and downhill. The Bridge view is a little scary but non the less beautiful. It cost us $59 after we used the coupon they give online and the souvenir picture was $15. Eat before you go or take your picnic for the parking lot because a meal for three cost us $30. Just like everywhere else the price is high, but the memory is priceless.
 
 
 
 
 
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