Bridges aren’t for those fearful of heights, and for the skittish, just a mere peek downward is enough to end any bridge excursion. But for the brave, there are adventures to be had for those able to calm their nerves and cross some scary high bridges. While the U.S. has several bridges that can provide a fright, there is one that earns top honors. Check out America’s tallest bridge, located in Cañon City, Colorado.

The Royal Gorge Bridge in America’s highest suspension bridge.

Google Local Cliff Diver It hangs 956 feet high above the Arkansas River in Colorado.

It was built in 1929 for an incredible $350,000.

WASD42/Flickr Today’s costs would easily exceed $20 million for this incredible engineering feat.

Thrill-seekers will love walking across its 1,292 planks.

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Dave Herholz/Flickr Many visitors are way too scared to look down!

By invitation only, a special event is held each year for experienced adrenaline junkies to bungee jump.

J F Wolford/Flickr Novices can still get their thrills from the skycoaster, zipline, and trams.

Does this view make you anxious?

brian gautreau/Flickr The bridge is open 365-days a year, weather permitting.

An admission is charged to cross this mighty bridge. Adults are $23 per person; seniors aged 60 up are $20; and children ages 4-11 are $18. Other entertainment is offered at the park as well, which is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. More details about the bridge and attractions can be found here.

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It hangs 956 feet high above the Arkansas River in Colorado.

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Today’s costs would easily exceed $20 million for this incredible engineering feat.

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park/Facebook

Dave Herholz/Flickr

Many visitors are way too scared to look down!

J F Wolford/Flickr

Novices can still get their thrills from the skycoaster, zipline, and trams.

brian gautreau/Flickr

The bridge is open 365-days a year, weather permitting.

Have you walked across the bridge or ridden any of the thrilling attractions? Which ones would you recommend? If heights aren’t your thing, hop on the Royal Gorge Train for memorable excursion of the area…at a more comfortable ground level!

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