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Welcome to Colorado’s
Royal Gorge

The Royal Gorge Route Railroad combines breathtaking scenery, exceptional service, and delicious entrees for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, prepared fresh, right on board the train. The Royal Gorge Route is often referred to as the “most scenic train ride in North America.” The train provides access through Colorado’s grandest canyon, over 1000’ deep, and just over 30’ across at its narrowest point, with the tumbling waters of the Arkansas River flowing alongside the train. Only the train takes you through Colorado’s Royal Gorge.

We offer up to four departures daily aboard our Vista Dome, Deluxe and Coach classes of service and the train runs seven days a week/year-round. On board dining is available in all classes of service and the food is excellent. Our fully stocked bars feature a wide selection of specialty drinks, beers, and wines from various regions worldwide.

Unique to scenic railroads, are our open-air cars, where guests can experience the Royal Gorge up close, breathing-in the clean Colorado air, staring at our gorgeous blue skies, watching bighorn sheep and eagles in the canyon, all while feeling the power of the Royal Gorge. It is life changing. This is as Colorado as it gets, and one of Colorado’s most popular attractions. You don’t want to miss the Royal Gorge and the train that takes you there.

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Experiences

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Journeys

Don’t take our word for it

In 1905, President Teddy Roosevelt described our railroad as “The trip that bankrupts the English language!”.

This is a truly memorable train ride through the Colorado Rockies where we combine gorgeous scenery, exceptional service, and tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner experiences featuring your casual dining favorites, made fresh right on board the train. For our First Class dining experience, check out our First Class Lunch and Dinner Trains!

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250

HAPPY TRAVELERS EACH YEAR

80

LOCALLY SOURCED GOODS

50

MILES TRAVELED PER YEAR

2,000

MEMORIES MADE A DAY

Testimonials

Where to Stay

Where you lay your head is as important as the adventure you take. Royal Gorge Route Inns offer beautifully appointed rooms and homes for rent while you’re exploring Canon City and the Royal Gorge Region. Our lodging is newly renovated and beautifully maintained. These properties are among the very best places to stay in the Royal Gorge Region and Canon City. Plus, you’ll be located within walking distance of downtown shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, the Arkansas River Walk and Royal Gorge Route Railroad Santa Fe Depot boutique. 

Lodging

Adventure awaits

Hop aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad and experience a one-of-a-kind adventure through the Royal Gorge and Colorado Rockies. Departing daily from the Santa Fe Depot in Canon City.

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