Now offering History Tours!
You choose the time and neighborhood!
$10 per person - We require a minimum of 10 people in your party
We are now offering 1.5 hour walking history tours through downtown Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, and Old Colorado City!
Old Colorado City
Did you know that Old Colorado City was the oldest settlement in the Colorado Territory, even before Denver? Or that there are underground tunnels beneath Colorado Avenue which were used during prohibition? Hear stories of early pioneers, gold-thirsty miners, Native American Indian battles, and more on this wild west history tour!
Downtown Colorado Springs
Railroads, ritzy hotels, wealthy aristocrats, and transplanted trees characterized downtown in the late 1800's. Find out the vision our founding father, General William Jackson Palmer, had for this destination city, why Pikes Peak is named after a man who never actually made it to the top, why the Antlers Hotel has been rebuilt twice, and much more!
Historic Manitou Springs
Many people flocked to Manitou Springs at the turn of the century in search of healing - the famous mineral springs were said to have been the cure for any ailment! Having first been a sacred place for Native American Indians, Manitou has attracted an eclectic mix of visitors for centuries. On this tour, you will learn about the innovative cog railway, the nostalgic penny arcade, and some of Manitou's most famous structures including the Historic Spa Building and The Cliff House.
$10 per person - We require a minimum of 10 people in your party
We are now offering 1.5 hour walking history tours through downtown Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, and Old Colorado City!
Old Colorado City
Did you know that Old Colorado City was the oldest settlement in the Colorado Territory, even before Denver? Or that there are underground tunnels beneath Colorado Avenue which were used during prohibition? Hear stories of early pioneers, gold-thirsty miners, Native American Indian battles, and more on this wild west history tour!
Downtown Colorado Springs
Railroads, ritzy hotels, wealthy aristocrats, and transplanted trees characterized downtown in the late 1800's. Find out the vision our founding father, General William Jackson Palmer, had for this destination city, why Pikes Peak is named after a man who never actually made it to the top, why the Antlers Hotel has been rebuilt twice, and much more!
Historic Manitou Springs
Many people flocked to Manitou Springs at the turn of the century in search of healing - the famous mineral springs were said to have been the cure for any ailment! Having first been a sacred place for Native American Indians, Manitou has attracted an eclectic mix of visitors for centuries. On this tour, you will learn about the innovative cog railway, the nostalgic penny arcade, and some of Manitou's most famous structures including the Historic Spa Building and The Cliff House.
