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"Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life."


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Canon city

by goingsolo - last update: Jul 10, 2003

Penitentiaries and rafting

Canon City is home to the 13 state penitentiaries, and the prison museum. It is also a popular launching place for white water rafting trips along the Arkansas River. Eight miles west of Canon City is the famous tourist trap, the Royal Gorge Bridge.

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Pros:"A good place for a pit stop if you're traveling U.S. 50"
Cons:"Little to do and the Royal Gorge is an overpriced tourist trap"
In A Nutshell:"Stop for gas or food and keep on driving"
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Canon City Hotels

  • Canon Inn
    3075 East Highway 50 (formerly Canon Inn), Canon City
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