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Salida Wild West History Tour
1 h
About this activity
Explore the Town Like a Local. Experience Salida's history, culture, architecture, & wild west past with our knowledgeable guides on this showcase tour.
You'll be captivated by amazing tales from Salida's colorful (often violent) history & view over 100 preserved buildings, along with the location of the fire that destroyed Salida in 1888, the spot of a lynching, the roaring recreation district, & much more.
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Salida's in-plain-site joke that most locals haven't seen
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The incredible saga of Baxter Stingley, Salida's most famous Marshall
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Viewing buildings still roamed by ghosts
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Interesting construction details of Victorian-era structures
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The touching story of Loyal Duke, Salida's most beloved dog
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Second-by-second stories of real shootouts
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Unknown facts of the red light district & madams who ran the show
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Up-close examination of the site of the devastating fire of 1888
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The grisly story of an ugly 1891 mob lynching
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Learn how electricity arrived in 1887, years before other western locales
Tours are available daily at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early to complete the Release of Liability.
All tours meet at the end of North F Street, across the bridge, in front of the red caboose. Please dress for the weather--tours are held in rain, snow, or scorching sun.
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You'll be captivated by amazing tales from Salida's colorful (often violent) history & view over 100 preserved buildings, along with the location of the fire that destroyed Salida in 1888, the spot of a lynching, the roaring recreation district, & much more.
•
Salida's in-plain-site joke that most locals haven't seen
•
The incredible saga of Baxter Stingley, Salida's most famous Marshall
•
Viewing buildings still roamed by ghosts
•
Interesting construction details of Victorian-era structures
•
The touching story of Loyal Duke, Salida's most beloved dog
•
Second-by-second stories of real shootouts
•
Unknown facts of the red light district & madams who ran the show
•
Up-close examination of the site of the devastating fire of 1888
•
The grisly story of an ugly 1891 mob lynching
•
Learn how electricity arrived in 1887, years before other western locales
Tours are available daily at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early to complete the Release of Liability.
All tours meet at the end of North F Street, across the bridge, in front of the red caboose. Please dress for the weather--tours are held in rain, snow, or scorching sun.
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local guide
- Professional guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
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