Against my better judgement, I returned to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park on April 7, 2023. A sunny day with no wind, but the gondola had been closed down earlier in the afternoon and all the staff was sent home. I arrived at 4:02 pm with three hours before the sunset and bought 5 tickets for my group at a price of $135.00. Only after I had paid did the manager tell me that the park was closing in less than an hour. Only after I had paid! When I bought the tickets online, there was no mention of a 5:00 pm closing. I then asked why the park closed so early, her response was because the sun was going down and it would get dark, I replied, "The sun goes down after 7:00 pm in early April!" She responded that management was trying to cut staffing costs and 5:00 pm is 5:00 pm! AND she said that next month, the price of admission is going up to $35.00 per person! Once again... A TOTAL RIP-OFF!!! You will be extremely disappointed with your experience at this miserable cash grab!

The two-star is solely because of the price. I paid $170 for my family of 5. That's not a large amount at all but I look at what you get for that cost. We got to walk across the bridge, watch a 20 minute video about the history of the park and my youngest played on the playground. We would've ridden the gondola but it was closed due to the wind (not their fault but when you pay the ridiculous entrance fee, it's disappointing). You can no longer go down to the bottom of the gorge because of the fire in 2013. If you want to do either of the thrill attractions, you pay more ridiculous fees. The prices for food and drinks are theme park prices. Don't get me wrong, the gorge is beautiful. The experience, however is nowhere near the cost.

We hadn’t visited the gorge for 30 years and were disappointed with the infrastructure upkeep. It costs $35 per adult to walk across bridge. There were lines at both mens and women’s toilet in visitor center, only 3 toilets. Pavement on walking paths were disintegrating everywhere. There was a fire that burned most of the structures on the far side of the bridge so all those buildings have been replaced and look great. Gondola wasn’t running due to storms in the area but it would be nice for the park to post a sign indicating such so that folks don’t have to walk up the hill to the rim to find this out.

This is really pretty and also really expensive. I don’t think it’s worth the cost. Included in your ticket is the gondola ride, walk across the bridge, and their free movie. The zip lining and rock climbing are extra add ons. If this were free or even $15 per person I’d give it 5 stars. But to charge $35 is a bit outrageous for what it is. You can see the Grand Canyon for less.

Overpriced for what you get. We walked across the bridge and back because gondola not running because of wind. Went into theater to see short movie, very juvenile. Man who came in and spoke before film kept his back turned to the audience the whole time….looking at an empty screen. We, and most of the audience, were all laughing because no one could understand a word he was saying! View from the bridge was great but certainly not worth $35 each!

I was disappointed this time around. Though it's been years since I was last here, I think that the changes have resulted in this location being a bit "sterile". The " small town" look is gone, opting for a "cleaner" look that, for me, takes away the original ambiance of this location. I am also disappointed that the vertical railway is no longer working. I've enjoyed going down to the river level in the past. The view is still breathtaking and worth the visit, but the gift shop is much smaller than it was in the past, this limits the selection. The cafeteria is the same way. Overall the experience was average, except for the view which is spectacular.

Most of the park is depends on the wind - or lack there of. I get that. But there is no way to find out what is running until you get there. And it is the same price if everything is running or nothing. So we drove 1.5 hrs out of our way and wasted a vacation day and $148 to walk across a bridge.

There are some terrific views and photo opportunities here. However, the price is really high. The day we went the aerial gondola was not operating. We were told that was due to lightning in the area. I never saw any, but I also don’t know their required safety radius for lightning. It was also very windy, which might have contributed. But when you’re paying that much to get in, it’s a real bummer not to get to take advantage of all the attractions included in the admission price. I don’t regret going, but I don’t think I’d ever go back a second time. There are many other beautiful vistas to see throughout the area.

I am so disappointed with the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. So much so, I don't know even know where to start. My daughter and I drove for over two hours to get to the boarding station at gate 2 (Canyon Top Dome 68) on July 30, 2023. We were seated in a very small u-shaped booth which had absolutely no view of the outside. This booth (row 702 seats 1 and 2) could've fit two people in it reasonably comfortable, but we were crammed in it with two other people with no leg or arm room what so ever! The price we paid for these tickets compared to what we received is a total rip off! I would continue with my review, but I think you get the point. The advertisements and brochure's make it look beautiful but the actual experience? Not so much. Definitely would not recommend. To anyone!