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Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 11 attractions in Canon City
Traveller Description: A recreation of Colorado's pioneer past.
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Attraction type: Historic village, Scenic railway, Tour, Other
Address: P.O. Box 8
on the edge of the Royal Gorge canyon Canon City, CO 81215
Tel: 719-275-5149
Fax: 719-275-8035

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30 Jun 2009

My family had a great time. We were camping in the area and this was a recommendation from the campground owner. We had our dog, Spanky with us and we were able to bring him with us, he was able to go everywhere in the town. They really made us feel welcome. We watched the gun fight and magic show.... more

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1 of 5 stars
colorado springs, co
3 Sep 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Pros: The train ride was fun and had a wonderful view, but very uncomfortable for adults. Cons: I’ve traveled all over the west and have visited lots of these western tourist towns. My wife and kids just love them, but this one is definitely in the rip-off category. The main attraction they advertise is the “gunfight”. Don’t be fooled by... more

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2 of 5 stars
Kansas City
11 Jul 2008
1
person found this review helpful

They should add Ghost Town to end of the title of this place. We toured the place for about 2 hours in the afternoon and we may have seen twenty other tourists. There were only 4 cowboys workers and two women dressed in western garb. For a frontier town, this was pretty sad. There were no folks in any of... more

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1 of 5 stars
Raleigh, North Carolina
11 Jun 2007
6
people found this review helpful

This town preys on unsuspecting visitors. On my way to the Royal Gorge parks and attractions, I stopped by at 4:00 on June 8th. I asked about the little train ride - one was just about to leave & the operator said he'd wait for me. At the counter, a boy suggested I buy a 'combo' ticket for the train... more

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5 of 5 stars
hattiesburg, ms
6 Jun 2007
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I went to Buckskin Joe's on June 1st, 2007. Loved the little train ride out through the pasture to an overlook point where you could view the Royal Gorge. The owner took us on the train ride and his dog rode with him it was great and the view was amazing. Get the combo ticket for $17.00... more

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4 of 5 stars
Hampton, VA
1 Sep 2006
2
people found this review helpful

Was at the Buckskin's a few years ago and have heard the shows are better than before..am looking forward to showing my new girl friend the ole west and makin some memories of our own native american hertiage with some one else who appreciates the old west like their old man. I look forward to the new things that Joe's... more

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5 of 5 stars
Guadalupita
14 Aug 2006
4
people found this review helpful

My family (two little ones, one teenager, my husband, myself and my sister) all loved Buckskin. The kids had a blast watching the shootouts and the magic shows. There is just so much to see here, you need at least a good two to four hours to really enjoy everything. It is worth every penny and make sure you get... more

26 Jun 2006
5
people found this review helpful

We took our kids ages 2 and 5 and they had a blast. Make sure you get a combo ticket online so it's cheaper, so you can ride the horse and trolley, then ride the royal gorge railway across the road and visit the ghost town. The actors that put on plays every hour are very talented. Really great place... more

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Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway Address

P.O. Box 8, on the edge of the Royal Gorge canyon, Canon City, CO 81215
Tel: 719-275-5149 Fax: 719-275-8035