You may also take a tour of the Colorado Territorial Prison Museum , art 1st Street and Macon Avenue. For motoring tourists however, the chief attraction is the Gold Belt Tour , a loop drive which will take you to the old mining towns of Cripple Creek and Victor, with a choice of two dramatic routes through deep canyons. The Oak Creek Grade provides another five scenic drive, with great views of the Wet Mountain Valley, and the Sangre de Cristo Range. Texas Creek Road leads, as well, to other streams, and several lakes. It is also possible to pull trout out of the Arkansas River, but the fishing is better near Salida.
River floating is a popular pastime.
One may raft through the Royal Gorge, but this 7-mile stretch of the river has dangerous rapids, and is suitable for only the most intrepid floaters. There are outfitters in both towns. The hotel was recently-renovated, offering comfortable rooms with private baths. A conveniently-located campground and RV park, with full hookups for trailers, and tent sites, some secluded. 50, 1.5 miles west of the Royal Gorge attraction.