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®1 of 33Lay low in the high desert when you stay at Choice Hotels in Canon City, CO
The combination of unique geography and 5,300 feet elevation protecting the city from harsh weather conditions earned this city the nickname of "the Climate Capital of Colorado.” We’re talking about the uniquely elevated Canon City. Hotels in this area offer affordable rates and a great location so you can save your money and time by booking Choice Hotels in Canon City. Founded in 1859 and established as a commercial center for miners during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush, Canon City had the first commercial oil well west of Mississippi. Gold was discovered at nearby Cripple Creek in 1891, leading to the construction of a number of ore smelters in Canon City. This city is home to the Museum of Colorado Prisons, a showcase for everything from hangmen’s nooses to inmate weapons and contraband to the last gas chamber. This historical 32-cell jailhouse was the original Women's Correctional Facility that was constructed in 1935.
Founded in 1859 and established as a commercial center for miners during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush, Canon City had the first commercial oil well west of Mississippi. Gold was discovered at nearby Cripple Creek in 1891, leading to the construction of a number of ore smelters in Canon City. This city is home to the Museum of Colorado Prisons, a showcase for everything from hangmen’s nooses to inmate weapons and contraband to the last gas chamber. This historical 32-cell jailhouse was the original Women's Correctional Facility that was constructed in 1935. If you’d like to learn more about the history of the Fremont County region, the Canon City Municipal Museum contains materials, textiles, decorative arts, guns, fossils and minerals.
The Royal Gorge Bridge is the highest bridge in the United States and on the National Register of Historic Places. It is connected to Royal Gorge Park is a 360-acre theme park. A park more off the beaten track but also offering beautiful mountain views and less crowded trails is Temple Canyon Park. Canon City hosts annual celebrations like the Blossom Festival, Mountain Man Rendezvous and Octoberfest. Not on the same day, of course. If you’re just looking for higher altitudes, the Tunnel Drive Trail is only two miles one-way and ideal for casual hikers, mountain bikers or those who want to take in the rocky views of the eastern end of the Royal Gorge. The trail goes through three old railroad tunnels then enters the gorge with views of the Arkansas River. If you are looking towards higher learning, check out The College of the Canons, Pikes Peak Community College and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. At any altitude and with any attitude, you’ll have a convenient location to take it all in when you book a room online at Choice Hotels in Canon City, CO. Book it today!
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