Beyond the Soak

WE GET IT. YOU CAN ONLY SOAK SO LONG. DON’T WORRY. EVEN BEFORE WE MADE DESERT REEF ONE OF THE COOLEST PLACES ON EARTH OVER 3 MILLION VISITORS CHOSE TO VISIT THE AREA ANNUALLY. SO, GO DO STUFF
(THEN COME BACK TO SOAK MORE).
Kickstart The Day

Start your day with a delicious and, depending on your choices, maybe even nutritious breakfast.
Breakfast
Coyote’s Coffee Den - breakfast, lunch, coffee, margaritas (14 min)
Pour House - coffee, breakfast until 11 (closed Sundays) in downtown Florence (10 min)
Enjoy Big Eats

Whether fueling your daily adventures or looking for a night on the town, you will surely enjoy some of our favorite establishments.
Lunch / Dinner
Ito’s - Japanese cuisine (10 min)
Quincy’s - nostalgic steakhouse (10 min)
Penrose Pizza - woodfired pizza (12 min)
Nirvana - Indian cuisine (25 min)
CHIPS Y SALSA!! - mocktails & more (10 min)
Ride the Rail

Sign up for the Murder Mystery Dinner Train or simply soak in the scenery. The Royal Gorge Route Railroad offers casual and first-class dining options. This 1950s-era train offers a relaxed, one-of-a-kind experience with multiple daily excursions.
https://www.royalgorgeroute.com/
Go Antiquing

Florence is known as the antique capital of the state and boasts countless independent shops for thrifting and antique shopping. Most of these stores can be found on Main Street, but some larger warehouses are a short drive away.
Florence Walking Tour

Seek Adventure

Mountain Biking

A large network of incredible biking trails can be found just outside of Florence in neighboring Cañon City. These trails provide a range of terrain difficulty for all types of riders. Bring your own bike or rent a bike through one of the many bike shops in town. Don’t forget your water!

Our Favorite Trails
Royal Gorge

There are countless ways to experience the incredible Royal Gorge! Purchase tickets to walk along the Royal Gorge Bridge for breathtaking 360 degree views, or take in the sights from the air on a scenic helicopter ride. Catch the train car from Canyon City and enjoy a ride along the river and through the Royal Gorge.

Visit the Royal Gorge
Helicopter Tours

Enjoy fabulous aerial tours, with options ranging from the Royal Gorge to Pikes Peak. You’ll gain the most amazing view of the area’s epic landscape.

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Whitewater

The Arkansas Rivers draws whitewater enthusiasts from all around. These world-class rapids can be explored with a kayak and raft rental companies who will take you on an adrenaline filled adventure you won’t forget!

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Ziplines

Choose your adrenaline level and test your acrophobia by flying through the sky on one of the area’s many zipline tours.

Royal Gorge Zipline

Take a Road Trip

Beyond the Soak

Kickstart The Day