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Cañon City, Colorado
Cañon City is a city of 17,122 people in Fremont County, Colorado, founded in 1860.
Why visit Cañon City
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 48 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Skyline Theater, 4 Mile Cinemas, Cañon City Downtown Historic District and Cañon City Municipal Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Cañon City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cañon City
Cañon City is the home rule city that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 17,141 at the 2020 United States census. Cañon City is the principal city of the Cañon City, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area and it is a part of the Front Range Urban Corridor. Cañon City straddles the easterly flowing Arkansas River and is a popular tourist destination for sightseeing, whitewater rafting, and rock climbing.
From the Wikipedia article Cañon City, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Black Cat Lavender Farm
Farm and orchard · 2.3 mi
1040 Indiana Avenue, Cañon City
Museums and landmarks11
Cañon City Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Cañon City, Colorado
Cañon City Municipal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Rathaus in Cañon City, United States of America
Cañon City State Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Arsenal in Colorado, United States of America
Colorado Women's Prison
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Prison in Cañon City, Colorado
Holy Cross Abbey
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic church in Colorado, United States
Samuel H. Atwater House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Colorado house on National Register of Historic Places
US Post Office and Federal Building–Cañon City Main
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Colorado, United States of America
Museum of Colorado Prisons
Museum · 1.4 mi
Prison museum in Cañon City, Colorado
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes48
Elm Avenue Greenhouse
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
Greenhouses with a simple coffee shop
1455 Walnut Street, Canon City
Tu-Su 09:00-16:00
Di Ritos's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
231 Main Street, Cañon City
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su closed
Los Compas Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
1332 Royal Gorge Boulevard, Canon City
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Big Burger World
Restaurant · Burger · 0.9 mi
1205 South 9th Street, Canon City
We-Sa 11:00-19:00
El Caporal
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
1028 Main Street
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; PH off
The Cup and Cone
Ice cream · 1.1 mi
331 Royal Gorge Boulevard, Cañon City
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Bernie's Place Bar and Grill
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
1419 South 9th Street, Canon City
Mo-Su 11:00-00:00
36 more on the map.
History
Cañon City, Kansas Territory, was laid out on January 17, 1858, during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush, but then the land was left idle. A new company "jumped the claim" to the town's site in late 1859, and it put up the first building in February 1860. The Cañon City, Kansas Territory, post office opened on December 13, 1860. The spelling of the town's name frequently omitted the tilde over the Spanish letter ñ. This town was originally intended as a commercial center for mining in South Park and the upper Arkansas River.
From the History section of Cañon City, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Canon City
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
3271 Highway 50, Cañon City
Super 8 by Wyndham Canon City
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
209 North 19th Street, Canon City
Churches and places of worship11
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Shopping12
Prospect Heights Mercantile Store
Shop · 1.5 mi
1345 South 4th Street, Canon City
Gas and EV charging9
Western Convenience Store
Gas station · 0.5 mi
1228 Royal Gorge Boulevard, Cañon City
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Lincoln School of Science And Technology
School · 1.2 mi
420 Myrtle Avenue, Canon City
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
School · 1.7 mi
809 Field Avenue, Canon City
Pueblo Community College (Fremont Campus)
School · 1.9 mi
51320 US-50, Cañon City
Healthcare3
Map of Cañon City
144 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 18°F | 0.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 20°F | 0.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 26°F | 1.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 33°F | 1.8 in | 4.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 43°F | 1.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 52°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 59°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 57°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 48°F | 1.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 36°F | 0.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 26°F | 0.6 in | 5.1 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 19°F | 0.5 in | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Canon City Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fremont County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-07-16: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-07-26: Royal Gorge Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fremont County Airport (CNE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Lincoln Park 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Pueblo West 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Fort Carson 31 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Fountain 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Pueblo 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Security-Widefield 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Colorado Springs 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Cimarron Hills 40 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Monument 48 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Black Forest 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ChrisLitherlandCanonCity, Photolitherland Chris Litherland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cañon City, Colorado (7235132316), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cañon City, Colorado (7235131310), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Canon City, Colorado (101348553), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Canon City, Colorado (101348667), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South Twin Mountain, Daniel Dyer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Young Vaquero, Daniel Dyer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RRRR though the Royal Gorge, Jessica Hall, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Canon High School, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- D&RGW Depot(Bank of the San Juans), Cañon City, Colorado, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Samuel H. Atwater House, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colorado Canon City U.S. 50 (44947020865), Mobilus In Mobili, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cañon City Municipal Building, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church (Canon City, Colorado), Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christ Episcopal Church (Cañon City, Colorado), Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Post Office and Federal Building-Canon City Main, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bones at Traders of the Big Horn in Canon City, Colorado - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Santa Fe Depot, Royal Gorge Route, Cañon City, Colorado, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Happy Endings Caboose Cafe, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BPOE building Canon City, Doncram, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BPOE building Canon City 11 52 16 619000, Doncram, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BPOE building Canon City 11 52 21 263000, Doncram, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BPOE building Canon City 11 52 11 897000, Doncram, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McClure House - Strathmore Hotel, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holy Cross Abbey 01, ERoss99, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holy Cross Abbey 02, ERoss99, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holy Cross Abbey 03, ERoss99, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fourth Street Bridge, truss bridge over the Arkansas River, Cañon City, Colorado, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Saint Scholastica Academy, East Building 01, ERoss99, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Saint Scholastica Academy, East Building 03, ERoss99, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Saint Scholastica Academy, East Building 02, ERoss99, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Canon City State Armory, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison - panoramio (7), Jacob Montgomery, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robison Mansion, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deputy Warden's House, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison - panoramio (5), Jacob Montgomery, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison - panoramio (6), Jacob Montgomery, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colorado Women's Prison, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Skyline Drive (Cañon City, Colorado)—4, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Greenwood Cemetery (Cañon City, Colorado), Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 4.0
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