The Royal Gorge Route Railroad is a heritage railroad located in Cañon City, Colorado. The railroad transits the Royal Gorge on a 2-hour scenic and historic train ride along what is considered to be the most famed portion of the former Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. The 1950s-era train departs the Santa Fe Depot in Cañon City daily.Using our custom trip planner, Cañon City attractions like Royal Gorge Route Railroad can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Royal Gorge Route Railroad reviews
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This is a fantastic way to experience The Royal Gorge! The scenery is breathtaking and there’s just the right amount of commentary. The seats are comfortable (we were in coach) with big windows. We... more »
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Great views. Informative and beautiful. We went with the Vista Dome. It was really nice to have a full table to spread out on, especially for our family of four. The train car is nice but a little... more »
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My wife and I really enjoyed the train ride up that canyon. The rock formations are fantastic and the views are unbelievable. This is well worth the trip and we would absolutely do it again. The service was excellent. The drinks were very tasty. Everything about it was enjoyable. My neck is actually stiff from looking up at the mountains. Highly recommended.
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The train ride was awesome. The scenery is beautiful. You can have a nice meal and a drink, if you would like. You can also go to an open train car during your ride. You have a wonderful view of the mountains and the opportunity to take some beautiful photos. It is family oriented.
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