Salida Trip Overview
Details for this tour are based on the best-selling Salida Sam historical book series, written by local historian, Steven T. Chapman.
Walk into wild west Salida on this intimate small-group experience. Relive our violent past, gain insights into the rowdy culture, and discover architectural wonders with your professional guide. Be captivated by fascinating tales of Salida’s exciting, and sometimes vicious, history.
~ Learn why it’s pronounced Sah-LIE-Dah, not Sah-LEE-Dah
~ Salida was originally named South Arkansas–what changed?
~ Knife fights, brutal beatings, and the murder of a local Marshal
~ Experience the bawdy brothel district
~ See the exact locations of horrific crimes and working women
Costumed guides lead this intimate, small-group walking tour. Almost immediately, you’ll be transported into Salida’s remarkable, often violent past. Visitors and residents alike are amazed to learn the many hidden secrets of Colorado’s largest National Historic District.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Salida, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Salida, Colorado, United States
Details for this tour are based on the best-selling Salida Sam historical book series, written by local historian, Steven T. Chapman.
Walk into wild west Salida on this intimate small-group experience. Relive our violent past, gain insights into the rowdy culture, and discover architectural wonders with your professional guide. Be captivated by fascinating tales of Salida’s exciting, and sometimes vicious, history.
~ Learn why it’s pronounced Sah-LIE-Dah, not Sah-LEE-Dah
~ Salida was originally named South Arkansas–what changed?
~ Knife fights, brutal beatings, and the murder of a local Marshal
~ Experience the bawdy brothel district
~ See the exact locations of horrific crimes and working women
Costumed guides lead this intimate, small-group walking tour. Almost immediately, you’ll be transported into Salida’s remarkable, often violent past. Visitors and residents alike are amazed to learn the many hidden secrets of Colorado’s largest National Historic District.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Riverside Park, Sackett Avenue and F, E and D streets, Salida, CO
Walking through historic downtown Salida
Duration: 1 hour
