Adventure Awaits

Activities & Adventures

Florence sits at the heart of one of Colorado's most spectacular outdoor adventure zones. The Royal Gorge, Arkansas River, Gold Belt Tour, and fossil beds are all within a short drive of Main Street.

Royal Gorge
956-foot suspension bridge · 15 min away
Gold Belt Tour
100-mile National Scenic Byway
Arkansas River
Gold Medal fly fishing + Class III-V rafting
Fossil Beds
Dinosaur quarries near Canon City
Activities

Arkansas River Recreation

World-class rafting, kayaking, and fly fishing on the Arkansas.

Florence, CO 81226
Year-round (rafting season April-September)
Activities

Dinosaur Depot Museum

World-class dinosaur fossils from the Colorado fossil beds.

330 Royal Gorge Blvd, Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 269-7150
Website
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Activities

Florence Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Self-guided tour of Florence's Victorian-era architecture.

Florence City Hall, 600 W 3rd St, Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-4848
Self-guided, available anytime
Activities
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Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway

100-mile historic loop through mining towns and canyon landscapes.

Florence, CO 81226
Website
Open year-round (some sections seasonal)
Activities
FEATURED

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

America's highest suspension bridge — just 15 minutes from Florence.

4218 County Rd 3A, Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-7507
Website
Daily 9am-6pm (seasonal hours vary)