Featured
Outdoor
Phantom Canyon Road
Scenic canyon drive on old railroad grade with tunnels & bridges
Gold Belt Tour, Florence, CO 81226
Outdoor
Outdoor Adventures Near Florence
Florence sits at the edge of some of Colorado's most dramatic terrain. Phantom Canyon Road, Shelf Road climbing, the Gold Belt Tour, and the Royal Gorge are all within a short drive — making Florence a world-class outdoor base camp.
2 listings
Outdoor
Shelf Road Climbing Area
World-class sport climbing on limestone, 900+ routes
Shelf Road, Cañon City, CO (via Florence)
15 Minutes Away in Canon City
15 Minutes to Adventure
Florence is your base camp. World-class whitewater rafting, ziplines, and canyon glamping are all just down Hwy 50.
Featured Partner
Royal Gorge Rafting
5-star
Class III–V whitewater on the Arkansas River. The most thrilling 12 miles in Colorado.
(719) 275-7238Book a TripFeatured Partner
Royal Gorge Zipline Tours
5-star
Soar over the Royal Gorge canyon on Colorado's most breathtaking zipline course.
(719) 275-7238Book a TourFeatured Partner
Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals
5-star
Yurts, Airstreams, and canyon cabins in the heart of Colorado canyon country. Just 15 minutes from Florence.
(719) 275-7238View RentalsFeatured Partners — 15 Minutes from Florence
Royal Gorge Rafting
Class III–V whitewater on the Arkansas River
(719) 275-7238
Royal Gorge Zipline Tours
1,300 ft above the Royal Gorge canyon
(719) 275-7238
Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals
Yurts, Airstreams & canyon cabins
(719) 275-7238
WhiteWater Bar & Grill
Outdoor bar & grill on Hwy 50 West
(719) 269-1009
Rooftop Social
Rooftop cocktails & live music, Canon City
(719) 451-7241