• Fishing

Fish the Arkansas River for trout (numerous trophy areas); Eleven Mile Reservoir and Skagway Reservoir.

• Rockhounding

Many geology class field trips come to this area from all over the United States.

• Garden Park Fossil Area

Nationally renown for dinosaur digs.

• Hiking

Hike at Red Canyon Park, Temple Canyon and numerous places all around the area.

• Golf

18-hole courses in Canon City (Shadow Hills Golf Club and Four Hills Golf Course) and Sumo outside Florence which are moderately priced, mountain golf at Westcliffe (nine holes) which is bargain priced.

• Antiquing