Are there visitor centers along the route?

Yes, visitor centers are available at several locations along the Gold Belt Byway to provide information, restrooms, and orientation services. The Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance operates the Cañon City Visitor Center located in the Gateway Depot & Plaza, where locals and tourists discover what makes the Royal Gorge Region special through visitor services, relocation resources, maps, and local expertise. This convenient southern gateway to the byway provides ribbon-cutting celebrations, community event information, and connections to businesses throughout the region.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument features a state-of-the-art visitor center with exhibits about 34-million-year-old fossils, a film presentation, bookstore, and park rangers who can answer questions about the byway and surrounding attractions. This National Park Service facility offers self-guided and ranger-guided programs, Junior Ranger activities, and 14 miles of easy to moderate hiking trails to explore the 6,000-acre wonderland of pine forests, mountain meadows, and petrified redwood stumps.

Each of the five communities along the byway offers visitor information through chamber of commerce offices, museums, and local businesses. The Cripple Creek District Museum and Lowell Thomas Museum in Victor provide historical context and visitor services, while Royal Gorge Bridge and Park operates visitor facilities with spectacular views and educational displays. During your visit, ask about current road conditions, seasonal attractions, and recommended stops based on your interests and available time to make the most of your Gold Belt Byway adventure.