Overview
Join us aboard our well-appointed full-length Elegant Dining Car with expansive windows for the ultimate in Royal Gorge sight-seeing.
Your experience begins with a glass of sparkling wine followed by a wedge salad, warm French rolls with butter, and your choice of entree. Our made-from-scratch First Class dinner menu offers Colorado Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, Atlantic Salmon, Chicken Marsala, and our Chef’s Vegetarian Selection. We complete your First Class Dinner experience with our chef’s choice dessert.
Pair your First Class Dinner with your favorite cocktails, microbrews, wines by the glass or by the bottle from the Conductor’s Reserve Wine List.
At any time during your journey, you are invited to wander outside to an open air observation car to enjoy the 360° scenic vista featuring the rushing Arkansas River, geological formations within the Royal Gorge, and historic sites where the wind carries the echoes of eras gone by.
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What's included
Journey through the Royal Gorge aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad
First Class, three-course dining experience, including a glass of sparkling wine
$10 historic preservation fee
You may purchase additional food that is not included in your three-course dinner experience
You may purchase fantastic wines, cocktails and microbrews from our on-board bar
Gratuity is not included.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Travel to the Santa Fe Depot located at 401 Water Street, Canon City, Colorado, 81212. Please park in one of our free parking lots, then make your way to the Depot where you find our retail experience and our ticketing desk. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR TICKETS AT THE DEPOT WHEN YOU ARRIVE. THANK YOU!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Upon arrival, we will print your ticket for you - NO NEED TO BRING A PRINTED TICKET FROM HOME. Travel to the Santa Fe Depot, located at 401 Water Street, Canon City, Colorado, 81212. Park your vehicle in one of our free parking lots, then make your way to the Depot building.
There, you'll find our retail experience and our ticketing desk, where you'll check in and pick up your tickets before you board the train.
What to expect
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Canon City Santa Fe Depot
Take in the majestic soaring views of the Royal Gorge while enjoying a fantastic First Class Dinner experience featuring the very best ingredients Colorado has to offer. Ride in style aboard our Elegant Dining car where you’ll begin your evening with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Then, enjoy our three-course dining experience, including a wedge salad, warm french rolls with butter, your choice of entree and our chef's choice dessert. Feel free to stroll outside to the open-air car where you can take in the gorgeous evening views of the spectacular Royal Gorge.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Denver).
Additional Information
- Children must be 8 years and older
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about All aboard the Royal Gorge Route First Class Dinner Train!
Can I cancel All aboard the Royal Gorge Route First Class Dinner Train! for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
Travel to the Santa Fe Depot located at 401 Water Street, Canon City, Colorado, 81212.
What's included?
- Journey through the Royal Gorge aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad
- First Class, three-course dining experience, including a glass of sparkling wine
- $10 historic preservation fee
What's not included?
- You may purchase additional food that is not included in your three-course dinner experience
- You may purchase fantastic wines, cocktails and microbrews from our on-board bar
- Gratuity is not included.
Operated by Royal Gorge Route Railroad
