Abbey, Cañon City

Name: Abbey
Address: 3011 E US Highway 50, Cañon City, 81212-2748, United States
Telephone: +1 719-276-5191

#3 among attractions in Cañon City

Winery, Food and drink, Church

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The Abbey of the Holy Cross in Cañon City, Colorado, is a former monastery of the Order of St. Benedict in the United States. It existed for nearly 120 years, operating such various enterprises as a boarding school for boys and a winery. It is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. ()

Established: 1886 (138 years ago)Coordinates: 38°26'56"N, 105°12'4"W

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3011 E US Highway 50Cañon City 81212-2748 United States

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+1 719-276-5191

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Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Colorado Prisons, Florence Pioneer Museum and Research Center, Shadow Hills Golf & Events Center, Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center.

2.6 miW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Museum of Colorado Prisons, Cañon City
66 min walk • The Museum of Colorado Prisons is located off U.S. Highway 50 in Cañon City, Colorado. It is housed in a former state women's prison and is directly east of the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility.
6.1 miSE
38°23'19"N • 105°7'5"W
Florence Pioneer Museum and Research Center, Florence
157 min walk • History museum, Museum
3.4 miSW
38°24'24"N • 105°14'2"W
Shadow Hills Golf & Events Center, Cañon City
87 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
2.1 miW
38°26'25"N • 105°14'17"W
Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, Cañon City
54 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
2.2 miW
38°26'30"N • 105°14'28"W
Fremont Center for the Arts, Cañon City
57 min walk • Classes and workshops, Art gallery, Museum
2.1 miW
Museum, History museum
Cañon City Municipal Building, Cañon City
54 min walk • The Cañon City Municipal Building was built in 1927. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is a two-story brick Moderne-style building with an H-shaped plan, designed by architect Eugene Groves. It is the current home of the Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center.
2 miW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Cañon City
52 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Cañon City, Colorado, which has also been known as United Presbyterian Church, was completed in 1902 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
2 miW
Church
Christ Episcopal Church, Cañon City
52 min walk • The Christ Episcopal Church in Cañon City, Colorado was built in 1902. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. It is a T-shaped ashlar building consisting of a front-gabled, main section plus a gabled west wing, built in an L-shape in 1902, and a gabled east wing built in 1960.
2.1 miW
Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture
Cañon City Downtown Historic District, Cañon City
53 min walk • Cañon City Downtown Historic District is a historic district in Cañon City, Colorado. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The historic district listing was based on a 1981 survey by city staff; a 2004-05 survey has been completed which updates and expands upon it.