Cañon City
in Fremont County of Colorado, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.441 and -105.242 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 26' 27" and W -105° 14' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:23 PM (Monday)
Timezone: America/Denver
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:32 am and 4:56 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Cañon City

Cañon City in Fremont County (Colorado) with it's 16,400 habitants is located in United States about 1,516 mi (or 2,439 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Cañon City is now 08:23 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / Denver with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 7 airports close to Cañon City, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field in a distance of 31 mi (or 50 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cripple Creek, Westcliffe, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Salida. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 29 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 42%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 16% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Tuesday, 5th of November 2024

-1°C (30 °F)
-6°C (22 °F)
Snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

-2°C (29 °F)
-3°C (27 °F)
Light snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

2°C (35 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BUDGET HOST ROYAL G

Address
2,0 mi
217 NORTH RAYNOLDS AVENUE
81212 Canon City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Econo Lodge Canon City

Address
0,1 mi
311 Royal Gorge Blvd
81212 Canon City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Canon City

Address
3,0 mi
102 McCormick Parkway
81212 Canon City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Parkview Inn Motel

Address
0,2 mi
231 Royal Gorge Blvd.
81212 Canon City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN

Address
1,4 mi
1925 FREMONT DRIVE
81212 Canon City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 CANON CITY

Address
1,3 mi
209 N 19TH STREET
81212 Canon City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn & Suites

Address
2,6 mi
3075 E. US 50
81212 Canon City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN CANON CITY

Address
3,4 mi
110 LATIGO LANE
81212 Canon City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Dancing Sign in Canon City

Published: August 16, 2014
Length: 21:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dancing Sign

Small street advertisement agency shows off what they been doing for the last 3 years in Canon City, CO. We do more than just shake and spin a sign.


South T Bar Ranch Lot #82 Canon City CO

Published: October 16, 2013
Length: 17:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dena Stevens

www.realestatecoloradostyle.com Dena Stevens (719) 369-9087 Century 21 Canon Land & Investment 35.92 Acres in a Private Gated Community! Please note that opinions, real estate practices,...


A Train Ride through the Royal Gorge Momadunc's photos around Canon City, United States

Published: December 14, 2010
Length: 33:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Momadunc's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/momadunc/3/1248145725/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using...


Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Canon City Colorado

Published: April 15, 2012
Length: 19:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Liam Salt

The Royal Gorge Route Scenic Railroad, EMD F7 pulling the scenic train.


Leaving Canon City Cab Ride

Published: April 19, 2011
Length: 06:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stenman99

Cabride on the Royal Gorge Route RR in October 2005.


How do you think Canon City can work with Fremont County to recruit business to our community?

Published: October 18, 2011
Length: 59:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tony Greer


The Arkansas River Walk Canon City

Published: September 12, 2010
Length: 09:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dena Stevens

www.realestatecoloradostyle.com The Arkansas River Walk in Canon City runs several miles right along the river. Start your walk at 9th Street and Sells Ave and make your way down to Ash...


Gray Flycatcher dipping it's tail

Published: May 16, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SeEttaM

This is one of many Gray Flycatchers brought down in 'fall-out' conditions in Canon City, CO by a late snowstorm (I personally found at least 22 Gray Flycatchers). This bird was taped the day...


Royal Gorge Route Railroad

Published: September 07, 2009
Length: 32:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tiburonhombre

Riding the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Canon City, Colorado, USA.


Royal Gorge Swing

Published: July 15, 2011
Length: 51:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: skysurfer59

I'm wearing my helmet cam and added the Royal Gorge video.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lincoln Park, Colorado

Lincoln Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The population was 3,904 at the 2000 census.

Located at 38.4267, -105.216 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Census-designated places in Colorado, Populated places in Fremont County, Colorado

Cañon City, Colorado

For other similar names see also Canyon City. The City of Cañon City is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Fremont County, Colorado, USA. The United States Census Bureau estimated that the city population was 16,400 in 2010. Cañon City is noted for being the location of nine state and four Federal prisons and penitentiaries.

Located at 38.4467, -105.228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Fremont County, Colorado, Cities in Colorado, County seats in Colorado, Populated places on the Arkansas River

Royal Gorge

The Royal Gorge (also Grand Canyon of the Arkansas) is a canyon on the Arkansas River near Cañon City, Colorado. With a width of 50 feet (15 m) at its base and a few hundred feet at its top, and a depth of 1,250 feet (380 m) in places, the 10-mile-long canyon is a narrow, steep gorge through the granite of Fremont Peak. It is one of the deepest canyons in Colorado.

Located at 38.4311, -105.269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, Canyons and gorges of Colorado, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, Geography of Fremont County, Colorado, Landmarks in Colorado, Visitor attractions in Fremont County, Colorado

Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility

Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility (CTCF), colloquially known simply as "Territorial," is a medium security prison in Canon City, Colorado. CTCF is the oldest prison in the Colorado DOC system. It was built in 1871 as a territorial prison and became a state prison in 1876. The Colorado DOC system only has two infirmaries, one of which is located in CTCF. The other is located in the Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center (DRDC).

Located at 38.4367, -105.248 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Fremont County, Colorado, Prisons in Colorado

Cañon City High School

Cañon City High School (CCHS) is a high school in Cañon City, Colorado.

Located at 38.4458, -105.231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Colorado

Cañon City Municipal Building

The Cañon City Municipal Building is the current home of the Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center. It was originally built as a government building for the city of Cañon City, Colorado. A new City Hall building was built to allow more room for city offices and a larger city council meeting room leaving the vacated space available to an expansion of the museum and the relocation of the History Center from the Cañon City Public Library's basement to the Municipal Building.

Located at 38.4403, -105.238 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Fremont County, Colorado

Prospect Heights, Colorado

Prospect Heights, Colorado is a town located south of Cañon City, Colorado. It is situated west of Colorado State Highway 115 and south of an area known as Capitol Hill.

Located at 38.4264, -105.238 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Colorado


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Canon City, Canyon City, East Canon, كانون سيتي, Кениън Сити, Cañon City, کانن سیتی، کلرادو, CNE, Каноно сити, क्यानन सिटी, Кањон Сити, کینن سٹی، کولوراڈو