Railways & Train Tours

Manitou Springs has a long history in American railroads. The Cog Railway and the Royal Gorge Route are just two of the many railroads surrounding Manitou Springs.

Scenic train rides are a great way to experience a piece of the "living history of the West".

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Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway 8 miles West of Canon City off Hwy 50 719 275-5149 Authentic Old West Theme Park. Activities include: scenic train ride to Royal Gorge rim, horse drawn trolley, gift shops, exhibits, restaurant, gunfights, saloon, authentic buildings and more.

Cripple Creek & Victor Railway Bennett Ave 719 689-2640 An exciting journey and scenic adventure into yesteryear - backward in time to the lusty pioneer days of railroading during its greatest era.

Pikes Peak Cog Railway 515 Ruxton Ave 719 685-5401 Open since 1891. Unique train trip to 14,110 ft. Wildlife, waterfalls, panoramic views from the Great Plains to the Continental Divide inspired "America the Beautiful." Now open year round.

Royal Gorge Route Railroad 401 Water St 888-RAILS-4U Santa Fe Depot. Ride Colorado's oldest scenic railroad through the spectacular Royal Gorge. Choose from Coach, Vista Dome, Lunch, Dinner and Murder Mystery Trains and Winemakers Dinner.