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Thrill Seeker

Canon City is just an hour away and is home to the best white water in our region!

  • Echo Canyon River Expeditions
  • Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

 

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Today’s adventures will test your endurance and your bravery!

  • Historic Manitou Springs (Manitou Incline)
  • Adventures Out West

 

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Between our crazy geology and our wild-west roots, today’s adventures are one of a kind!

  • Broadmoor Outfitters
  • Cave of the Winds

 

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who is it for

Family Adventure
Uniquely Colorado
Outdoors

when to go

Summer

Rafting in the Royal Gorge

Day1

Up and at em’!

Echo Canyon River Expeditions

Why you’ll love it

Trust Echo Canyon’s 40 years of expertise and kick off your day with their favorite 9 a.m. float, when the weather is just right for every level of rafter.

Summer: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Daily Winter: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday.

$132 per person

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Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

Why you’ll love it

Take adventure to new heights at the Royal Gorge, where you can zip 1,200 feet above the Arkansas River, soar on the Skycoaster, or climb the Via Ferrata along the canyon walls.

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Daily

From $35 per adult

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Food, drinks & more

We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!

8 Mile Bar and Grill

After your white water raft trip this summer kick back and relax at Echo Canyon’s full-service bar and grill, the 8 Mile Bar & Grill!

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Climbing the Infamous Incline

Day2

Challenge Yourself to climb the Manitou Incline!

Historic Manitou Springs

Why you’ll love it

Conquer the Manitou Incline, a steep and iconic climb that packs 2,000+ feet of elevation into a mile for unbeatable scenery and a heroic feeling at the top.

Call individual businesses for hours of operation

Free

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Adventures Out West

Why you’ll love it

Choose your thrill—Segway, zip line, hot air balloon, or jeep tour—and Adventures Out West will make sure you experience Colorado’s best adventures.

7 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily – weather permitting

Tours starting at $60 per adult

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Soaring the Canyons and Delving in the Caves

Day3

The final day of Colorado thrills.

Broadmoor Outfitters

Why you’ll love it

Broadmoor Outfitters specializes in thrilling outdoor experiences—from 300- to 1,800-foot zip lines over Seven Falls to paddle boarding, axe throwing, and even falconry classes.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily

Tours starting at $155 per adult

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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

Why you’ll love it

Begin with a cave tour, then tackle a three-story ropes course over Williams Canyon before soaring 100 mph on the heart-pounding TERROR-dactyl swing.

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Daily

From $29 per adult

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