Gift the Greatest View in Colorado

Your Royal Gorge Route Railroad adventure doesn’t end when the train pulls back into the station — it’s just the beginning of the fun. Before or after your ride through Colorado’s most breathtaking canyon, step into our Trackside Mercantile and Santa Fe Depot Gift Shop, two one-of-a-kind retail experiences packed with only the sorts of gifts you’ll find on the edge of the Royal Gorge.

Whether you’re hunting for keepsakes, outfitting the whole family in matching train gear, or just browsing for something fun on a Cañon City getaway, our shops are a Royal Gorge Region destination in their own right.

Trackside Mercantile

Located right along the tracks, Trackside Mercantile is where the spirit of the railroad comes to life in shop-til-you-drop form. Browse custom-designed t-shirts and hats featuring the best train in America: the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, vintage-inspired train graphics, and everything you love about Colorado. Shop high-end collectible train gifts for the serious rail enthusiasts in your life, plus a selection of home goods designed to bring a little Rocky Mountain charm into your everyday life.

Santa Fe Depot Gift Shop

Housed in a landmark full of railroad history, the Santa Fe Depot Gift Shop rounds out your shopping experience with an eclectic mix you won’t find anywhere else.

• A year-round Christmas shop — ornaments, stockings, and holiday décor available every day of the year — with more than our fair share of train and Colorado-themed holiday cheer
• Commemorative Royal Gorge Route Railroad merch to mark your trip through one of Colorado’s most iconic landscapes
• Custom apparel and headwear for every member of the family
• Home goods and décor inspired by the American West and the Royal Gorge
• Giggle-getting mugs and dish towels with a wink and a wry sense of humor
• Specialty Snacks that will make you want to road trip more often

There’s nothing better than gifting a memorable experience. Purchase a gift certificate and invite your favorite people to experience our slice of Rocky Mountain heaven in the Royal Gorge!

Royal Gorge Route Railroad gift certificates may be used for train journeys and pre-purchased on-board dining, shopping throughout our Royal Gorge Route retail experiences, and for anything your heart desires at the Happy Endings Caboose Cafe!