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Enjoy a walk along the beautiful Arkansas River. With 7 miles of trails and many different types of terrain, everyone in the family is sure to have a great time. Much of the trail is a level dirt path, suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.

The Royal Gorge History Museum contains three gallery areas located on the second floor of the Municipal Building. Each gallery features different selections of artifacts, including rotating exhibits on local history.

Drive on a road that follows the top of a high razorback ridge overlooking Cañon City. Enter this one-way, narrow road from Hwy 50 on the west edge of town. Sheer drop-offs on both sides, geocaching, and dinosaur tracks make this a memorable trip.

Head over to Centennial Park and cool off at the city's splash pad. It's FREE. Picnic tables and restrooms are available, visit the ducks at the nearby pond, use the playground equipment, and enjoy the grass and shade trees along the Arkansas River trails.

Enjoy a walk down Tunnel Drive on a mostly level dirt trail that goes through three granite tunnels, while looking down on the Arkansas River, rafters and the Royal Gorge Railroad. Perfect for walkers, bikers and joggers — a 4-mile out-and-back trail.

Interested in rocks and gems? Located on Hwy 50 on the way to the Royal Gorge Bridge, the Gold Mine Rock Shop will impress you with their large rock selection, from semi-precious stones and landscaping rock, to minerals and gems.