Best places in Cañon City

Discover the best places in Cañon City, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 91 places in the city.

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Tunnel Drive Trail Head
Hiking area
Visitor access point to a paved riverside path leading to rocky tunnels & mountain views.
4.80 (465 reviews)
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Nirvana Culinary Paradise
Restaurant
👍👍 Wow! I was very impressed with how delicious the food is! Highly recommend! I’ll be coming back!
$$ $$
4.70 (740 reviews)
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Owl Cigar Store
Bar & grill
Unfussy, family-friendly joint serving signature burgers & fries on paper trays plus milkshakes.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Fremont Veterinary Hospital
Veterinarian
4.70 (451 reviews)
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Museum of Colorado Prisons
Museum
Prison history dating back to 1920s, with 30 cell exhibits, a gas chamber & confiscated weapons.
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Arkansas Riverwalk Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Well, it's a major place to go in Canon City, beautiful, and it's free! Just the fresh air alone, is worth it, and being on the river is just fantastic! See U there! I am here right now, enjoying !!!!
4.80 (271 reviews)
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Centennial Park Playground
Playground
👍👍 Very nice park for family and pets. You can go to the water park there, sit and watch the ducks and geese, walk across the bridge over the river. There is plenty of parking too. I love photographing the animals. A nice quiet place.for a picnic with your family.
4.60 (600 reviews)
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Bunk House Burgers
Hamburger restaurant
Grass-fed local beef burgers & homemade potato chips, fries & onion rings in an old-fashioned space.
$$ $$
4.50 (2K reviews)
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Cafe Belay Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop
👍👍 I had the good fortune to meet Spencer and visit Cafe Belay on the grand opening of the shop. The space is just right, spotlessly clean, and Spencer was friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed an excellent breakfast burrito and some one-of-a-kind homemade chai (in a latte) that was great. There are s...
4.90 (160 reviews)
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DiRito’s Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Quaint setting for classic Italian cooking with beer & wine, plus outdoor seating & takeout.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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The Bean Pedaler
Coffee shop
👍👍 The breakfast burritos were fantastic. The red salsa was roasted red pepper and was amazing. The burritos could have been larger but the my were very tasty. There is inside or patio seating in the front or back.
$ $$$
4.60 (420 reviews)
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The Lost Cajun
Cajun restaurant
👍👍 The place doesn’t look fantastic, but the food is fantastic!!! You must try the donuts! I highly recommend this place!! Go go go!
$$ $$
4.50 (996 reviews)
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China Garden Restaurant
Chinese restaurant
👍👍 We came for lunch during the middle of the week and there was no wait to be seated. The service was great and our dishes we’re delicious with the exception of the egg rolls which tasted a bit off. Would definitely return if I am in the area again.
$$ $$
4.50 (964 reviews)
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Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Railroad company
Heritage railroad taking visitors on a 2-hour trip through the steep-sided Royal Gorge.
4.40 (6.9K reviews)
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Parkview Inn Motel
Motel
Straightforward rooms with free WiFi, cable TV & parking, in simple motel with laundry facilities.
$88/night
4.60 (331 reviews)
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Los Compas Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
😠 Food is not really that good staff is slow as molasses in winter time. 95 percent reviews that say it's good come from non Hispanics that don't know what real Mexican food is. Don't want to offend anyone. Just stating facts.
$$ $$
4.50 (580 reviews)
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Pizza Madness
Pizza restaurant
Funky restaurant filled with colorful local artwork serving specialty pies, sandwiches & pasta.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.3K reviews)
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Canon City MUGS
Bar & grill
Family-friendly eatery offering American grill fare plus an espresso bar, happy hour & sports on TV.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.9K reviews)
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Boudreauxs BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
🫤 I was very disappointed with my experience at Boudreaux’s BBQ, a new restaurant in Canon City. I went there with my mom who loves ribs, but we were told that they were not ready and we had to wait for an hour. The fan was so loud that we could barely hear each other and enjoy our conversation. The f...
4.70 (195 reviews)
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Yummy Thai
Thai restaurant
👍👍 Really fantastic food. We had the S&P Calamari, and I had the combination Pad Phed Bamboo. Their house soy sauce is amazing, never had anything like it. The flavors and sticky rice are perfection. Keep in mind it is a small operation, and this isn't fast food. But definitely worth the short wait, an...
$$ $$
4.70 (188 reviews)
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