SALIDA'S ORIGINAL SINCE 2018
SALIDA OUTLAWS, WHORES & HISTORY
AUDIO TOUR
Salida's Wild West - On your schedule
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self-guided • available anytime • no app needed
Step into Salida’s Wild West—where saloons, outlaws, madams, scandals and violent crime shaped a rough railroad town.
This professionally produced audio tour brings those stories to life with original research, historic photographs, character voices, music and sound effects.
NO APP NEEDED
INSTANT ACCESS
NO CROWDS
YOUR SCHEDULE
OWN IT FOR LIFE
THIS IS NOT A RECORDED TOUR GUIDE.
It's a fully produced audio experience.
Music sets the scene. Sound effects put you there. Different voices bring historical characters to life. Historic photographs let you see what stood in front of you over 100 years ago.
It's closer to a walking documentary than following a tour guide.
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some of the stories you'll hear
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NOTORIOUS MADAMS
The women who ran some of Salida's bordellos - and the people who tried to shut them down.
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outlaws & gunfights
From barroom brawls to to deadly shootouts - true tales of crime in the Wild West
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saloons & scandals
Whiskey, poker, and trouble - the saloons where legends were made (and ruined).
your tour. your pace.
Start when you want.
No fixed time.
Sleep in.
Stop for coffee,
lunch, or beer.
Nobody's waiting.
Explore the shops.
Take your time.
Hear it again.
Replay a story -
or the whole tour.
Skip what you're not
interested in.
You're in control.
Just your people.
Your crowd.
Your time.
WANT A PRIVATE TOUR?
PERSONALIZED GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE
Private versions of Steve’s signature tours are available on a very limited basis for families, friends, organizations and special occasions.
Private tours are personally performed by Steve and priced accordingly. Limited availability. Advance arrangements required.
Flexible scheduling
Your group only
Customizable experience
Perfect for celebrations and events
Pick your tour based on interests
YOUR DAY DOESN'T HAVE TO REVOLVE AROUND A TOUR
Start when you want.
No fixed time.
Sleep in.
Stop for coffee,
lunch, or beer.
Nobody's waiting.
Explore the shops.
Take your time.
Hear it again.
Replay a story -
or the whole tour.
Skip what you're not
interested in.
You're in control.
Just your people.
Your crowd.
Your time.
the tour locals recommend
"The audio tour was incredible! Full of scandal, shootouts, and saloon stories. Best of all - no app."
- Jason & Kim, Denver, CO
"The perfect mix of Wild West, history, and true crime. We learned so much and were entertained the whole time."
- Cynthia & Dave, Fort Worth, TX
"Fascinating stories, amazing production quality, and so easy to use. Highly recommend!"
- Tammy S., Salida CO
Questions & answers
Is the Outlaws, Whores, & History Tour based on real history? Yes. The tour is built on documented local history, newspaper accounts, historic records, and stories connected to real places in downtown Salida. Rather than relying on invented legends or scripted stories, the tour explores the people, businesses, tragedies, and mysteries that shaped Salida's past. Guests visit historic buildings and locations while learning about reported murders, the railroad, Wild West history, and the stories that still linger in Salida today.
How does the self-guided audio tour work? Purchase your tour and you’ll receive an email with your personal access link and tour map. When you’re ready, head to the starting location, open the tour on your phone, put on your headphones and press play. The tour provides directions from stop to stop, so you simply walk, listen and explore at your own pace. No guide to meet, no app to download and no schedule to follow.
How do I receive the tour? Immediately after purchase, you’ll receive an email with your personal tour-access link and tour map. Open the link on your phone when you’re ready to explore—nothing to download and no app to install.
Can I pause the tour and finish later? Yes! Stop whenever you like—for lunch, shopping, a drink or simply to explore. When you’re ready, open your tour again and pick up right where you left off. Your tour never expires, so there’s no rush.
Does the tour expire? Never! Your tour is yours to keep. Listen as many times as you like, whenever you like—there’s no expiration date.
Who narrates the audio tour? Professional voice actors bring the stories to life, with multiple voices used throughout the tour. Combined with cinematic soundtracks and sound effects, it’s designed to feel less like listening to a traditional tour and more like stepping into the story.
Do I need an app or GPS? No! No annoying app to download and no GPS required. Your tour plays directly in your phone’s web browser. Just open your personal tour link, put on your headphones and start exploring. You’ll only need cell service along the route.
How long does the tour take? That’s up to you. Most tours can be completed in about 60 minutes at a steady pace. Or slow down, explore downtown, stop for lunch, shopping or a drink, and make the experience last as long as you like.
Is this a recording of Steve’s live tour? No. This tour was created specifically as an audio experience. It features professional voice actors, cinematic soundtracks and sound effects that bring the stories to life in ways a recording of a live walking tour simply couldn’t.
CREATED BY SALIDA'S STORYTELLER
steve chapman
Historian, author, broadcaster, and Salida local, Steve Chapman brings Salida's dark past to life with a mix of history, humor, and deep respect for the people who lived it.
Award-winning radio producer
Author of the Salida True Crime series
Award-winning podcaster
Thousands of tours led • Over 35,000 guests
Author of the Salida History series
Salida's storyteller since 2018
