If you’re afraid of heights, this is one tourist destination that you might want to miss. Until 2003, the Royal Gorge Bridge was famous for being the highest bridge in the world (China surpassed it that year with the Beipanjiang River 2003 bridge, but who wants to go to China?) Hanging just under a thousand feet over the Arkansas River, the bridge is an incredible span that offers unreal views in both directions, coupled with a powerful sense of vertigo. Once you’re up there, the Royal Gorge Park offers a variety of other activities to while away an afternoon. The Royal Rush Skycoaster is an amazing free-fall amusement ride that swings adrenaline junkies 1,200 feet over the river. For gentler souls, an authentic replica carousel offers a little mellower ride. A variety of family entertainment is also presented at three venues throughout the park, and food, lodging and more is also available.
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
4218 County Road 3a
Cañon City, CO 81212
(888) 333-5597
www.royalgorgebridge.com
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