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3. Royal Gorge Bridge, Colorado
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Colorado's Royal Gorge Bridge is evidence of human daring and engineering. Unlike the claim that the area lacks man-made buildings except for the suspension bridge, it really has various attractions. Still, the bridge itself is the main draw, rising to an amazing 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the Arkansas River and hence the highest suspended bridge in the United States.
Constructed in 1929, this amazing 1,260-foot (384-meter) span across the gorge is With views of the flowing river far below visible through the gaps, its wooden planks—supported by steel cables—offer tourists an exciting and sometimes terrifying experience as they walk across. For people afraid of heights, the height and exposed character of the bridge present a great difficulty.
The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park has grown over years to feature more attractions including a visitor center, aerial gondolas, and zip lines, therefore improving the whole travel experience. Though contemporary, these enhancements have been deftly combined to accentuate the gorge's natural beauty and tough character. Reinventions following a catastrophic fire in 2013 that damaged many of the park's buildings but left the bridge mostly intact have helped to guarantee its safety and lifetime.
