Claire's Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
Big burgers are no exaggeration at this local favorite. This spot will satisfy you burger, fries and sweet treat needs. It is also very close to the cottage.
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Big Burger World
1205 S 9th StBig burgers are no exaggeration at this local favorite. This spot will satisfy you burger, fries and sweet treat needs. It is also very close to the cottage.
Pizza Madness
509 Main StGreat spot for pizza lovers.
We highly recommend if you like Indian food. In our opinion, this is some of the best Indian food in Colorado!
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Nirvana Culinary Paradise
413 Main StWe highly recommend if you like Indian food. In our opinion, this is some of the best Indian food in Colorado!
Great food and great entertainment during the summer months.
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Cañon City Brews & Bikes
224 Main StGreat food and great entertainment during the summer months.
Open seasonally during rafting season. Great atmosphere with outdoor games to play while dining.
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White Water Bar & Grill
45045 W U.S. 50Open seasonally during rafting season. Great atmosphere with outdoor games to play while dining.
Open 7 days a week. You do not tip here, but I recommend you buy wine if you do the VIP tasting. Locals typically buy a bottle of wine to share and hang out in the outside seating area.
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The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey
3011 US-50Open 7 days a week. You do not tip here, but I recommend you buy wine if you do the VIP tasting. Locals typically buy a bottle of wine to share and hang out in the outside seating area.
Mighty fine, locally brewed craft beer and restaurant.
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World's End Brewing Company
401 Main StMighty fine, locally brewed craft beer and restaurant.
Sightseeing
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3AOne of the most unique sites in the world.
Oil Well Flats Trail System
FS Road 5940Great place to hike and mountain bike.
Shelf Road Rock Climbing
Unnamed RoadOne of the best places to climb in Colorado.
This is a very unique, handmade castle created by the Bishop family. A local attraction and an interesting stop.
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Bishop Castle
12705 CO-165This is a very unique, handmade castle created by the Bishop family. A local attraction and an interesting stop.
Centennial Park
4630 South Decatur StreetFun place to visit with a splash pad during the summer.
Arkansas Riverwalk Trail
Arkansas Riverwalk TrailGreat place to walk, run or ride your bike.
Entertainment and Activities
A family friendly train ride through the Colorado Rockies.
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Royal Gorge Route Railroad station
South 3rd StreetA family friendly train ride through the Colorado Rockies.
Interactive museum for kids with a life-size dinosaur park, indoor displays, theater, and rope course.
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Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience
44895 W U.S. 50Interactive museum for kids with a life-size dinosaur park, indoor displays, theater, and rope course.
Family-owned and operated. Open to the public September through October 31st. Hours vary, so make sure to check out their website before visiting.
Diana's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
1649 Poplar AveFamily-owned and operated. Open to the public September through October 31st. Hours vary, so make sure to check out their website before visiting.
City/town information
We highly recommend a trip to Florence, CO. Florence is about 5 miles south of our location and well worth the drive. The town is full of antique shops and local culture.
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Florence
We highly recommend a trip to Florence, CO. Florence is about 5 miles south of our location and well worth the drive. The town is full of antique shops and local culture.
We also encourage you to check out Canon City Main Street to fine many local shops with unique gifts. If you need to buy essentials like groceries Canon City has a Wal-Mart, City Market and Safeway.
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Cañon City
We also encourage you to check out Canon City Main Street to fine many local shops with unique gifts. If you need to buy essentials like groceries Canon City has a Wal-Mart, City Market and Safeway.