WILD WEST HISTORY TOUR

WHY BOOK THIS TOUR?

History nerds love Salida.  Our fascinating history rivals any wild west town.  On this 5-star rated tour, you'll relive deadly shootouts, visit the bawdy red-light district, and learn about devastating fires that leveled the town. Our guides provide historic photographs from the 1880s and engaging storytelling that you won't soon forget. 

• Learn why it's Sah-Lie-Dah, not Sah-Lee-Dah (proper Spanish)

• Salida was originally named South Arkansas--what changed?

• In early days, we had more fights than could be recorded

• Walk Colorado's largest National Historic District

• Our first marshal was shot his second week on the job

• Go inside historic buildings not open to the public

EXPERIENCE THE WILD WEST

See historical Salida on this intimate, small-group walking tour. Be entranced by fascinating tales of Salida's remarkable history. Visitors and residents alike are amazed to learn the many hidden secrets of Colorado's largest National Historic District.

• Uncover interesting details of Victorian-era structures

• Hear the touching story of Salida's most beloved dog

• See the location of the fire of 1888 that destroyed the town

• Uncover a locals-only joke hiding in plain sight

• Find dozens of historical markers most walk past

• Visit the spot of Salida's oldest bakery

5-STAR RATED TOUR

This is the most popular of our historical tours. Guests from around-the-world rate this a 5-star experience on every travel platform.

• Discover facts of the red light district & the colorful madams 

• Learn how electricity arrived in 1887

• Salida--one of the most modern towns in the west? 

• Relive the deadliest shootout in Salida history

• Visit historic Salida Opera House--one of the finest anywhere

• Our most famous marshal was gunned down in 1883

SUMMER SCHEDULE

May 1 - September 26

FALL, WINTER, & SPRING SCHEDULE

September 26 - May 1

KATHELEEN NICOLLS

We had out of town guests. The tour was a great outing, and a fun way to give them a little taste of Salida.

KAY FREVERT

A great tour, interesting stories and history, visual connections to history, and a fun guide.
Highly recommend doing this!!

GAYLE ANNE DUDLEY

It was FAB and even tho I thought I knew a LOT about Salida, I learned SO much more. AND it was fun fun fun!