Royal Gorge Bridge, Canon City, Colorado

If one of the most jaw dropping sights in America is what you want to see

Then at the world's highest suspension bridge is where you want to be

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Features New Attractions and Spectacular Scenery

 

Brand new describes the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colo., even though the park is almost nine decades old.     A brand new Visitor Center along with brand new attractions and adventures, showcase the beauty of the gorge and the mind-boggling depth of America’s highest suspension bridge.       

Over twenty-six million guests have visited the park since 1929,ranking the iconic park as one of the must see attractions in Colorado.

In June 2013, the park was 90 percent destroyed by a wildfire.   Miraculously, the American-made Royal Gorge Bridge suffered minimal damage.  The venerable bridge remains the most well-known and loved attraction in the park spanning a quarter-mile, 956 feet above the Arkansas River.    Complementing the bridge’s man-made splendor is the area’s history, geology and breathtaking views.    

The new makeover of the park includes a brand new gondola system traversing 2,200 feet across the gorge.    

Back dropped by the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range, a brand new large children’s play area, Tommy Knocker Playland, built in the tradition of pure outdoor fun features a Splash Pad, a beautifully crafted carousel and climbing structures.   

The New Visitor Center is styled in pure Colorado tradition with lots of glass for spectacular views and a mammoth deck overlooking the gorge and the bridge where guests can enjoy dining and shopping.        

Blackened bridge boards surviving the fire adorn the front façade of the Visitor Center as the park’s legacy.   

Two internationally-famous thrill rides, The Royal Rush Skycoaster, left unharmed by the fire, swings those brave enough to experience it, out over the Royal Gorge.    

The Royal Gorge Cloudscraper by ZipRide, North America’s highest zipline takes guests over 2,400 feet across, and 1,200 feet above the Royal Gorge.   Both are extra pay features.    

The Plaza Theater and Historical Expo on the “other side” of the bridge, another fire survivor portrays the history of the park, and has live entertainment in the summer.     

The new Southside complex in front of the theater features a new gazebo, Juniper Junction-- a large picnic area, and the Bridge View Barbecue.   Close to the Visitor Center, the mini-train still clacks around its tracks for a fun-filled ride for all ages.  

The most popular guest attraction is of course, is the 360-degree view of pure Colorado from the middle of the bridge.   The spectacular views are still, and forever breathtaking.    

The park will continue to build over the next few years adding more fun-filled attractions.  For more information and updates visit:  www.royalgorgebridge.com