Salida Walking Tours - 2026 Small Group History Tours
Small-group Salida walking tours focused on historic downtown and local history.
Conversational pace with time for questions.
Led by Steve Chapman — author of six books on Salida history.
Salida Outlaws, Whores & History Tour
Step into Salida’s Untamed Past
Walk through the sections of town where blood, booze and crime shaped daily life. The tour follows real locations tied to documented events and people, tracing how South Arkansas evolved into present-day Salida.
Explore Salida’s Most Notorious Districts
Visit the former red-light district and surrounding streets where brothels operated and conflicts played out. The focus is on specific stories, individuals, and incidents rather than general overview.
Relive the Fires of 1886 and 1888
Stand at the sites affected by the major fires that reshaped downtown. The tour covers what was lost, what was rebuilt, and how those events influenced the layout and structures that remain today.
$35 per person
Reserve online. Pay at the tour in cash or Venmo.
What to Expect - Salida Walking Tours 2026
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Small groups, fixed schedule, and no additional dates will be added
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All tours meet on the F Street Bridge near the red caboose (near 291 North F Street)
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Prepare for weather (hats, sunscreen, water)
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Ghost tours unavailable
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Service dogs only
Benefiting Local Non-Profit Organizations
10% of all sales donated locally
May - June: TBD
July: Salida Museum
August - September: TBD