Denver’s Wild Side: Self-Guided Audio Tour of its Notorious Past

This 45-minute walking tour explores Denver's wild past through Lower Downtown (LoDo), from its rough warehouse origins to today's vibrant neighborhood. Starting at the mysterious sealed tunnel entrance on Market Street, you'll discover the transformation of this historic district. Tour highlights include: • Historic tunnel entrance where coal transport led to underground illicit activities • The Sugar Building from Colorado's sugar beet industry era • Haunted Oxford Hotel's Cruise Room with ghost Florence Montague in room 320 • McGregor Square and Coors Field that sparked LoDo's revitalization • Rockmount Ranch Wear, creators of the first snapped western shirt • Dairy Block alley's European atmosphere and restored 1918 Windsor Dairy building • Site of the only known gun duel between two women You'll hear stories of whisky parties, destroyed Chinatown, haunted locations, and the infamous House of Mirrors brothel while learning how Denver evolved into the Mile High City.

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   16th Street Mall

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   The mall was once one of the main streets in Denver. In 1982, the city closed off the streets to vehicle traffic, and created a two mile long corridor of shops, restaurants, bars, and entertaining attractions. The mall was designed by world renowned architecture, I. M. Pei, who also designed the Louvre Pyramid, in Paris France

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   Larimer Square

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   Take a leisurely stroll along what is considered one of the most important streets in Denver, and was recognized in 1971, as the first historic landmark.

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   Rockmount Ranch Wear

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   Pass by the most famous western store that you've possibly never heard of, founded in 1946 by a man known as “Papa Jack”, and represented in various Hollywood movies.

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   Stop 4

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   Opened during the prohibition era, learn about the oldest hotel in Denver, the infamous haunted Cruise room, and the ghost of a postman. Entry fees are not included in this tour.

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   Denver Union Station

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   Pass by this historically significant station and learn about the great fire in 1890, it's involvement in WW1 and WW2 and the curious "No Kissing" sign. Entry is not included in this tour.

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   Mcgregor Square

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   Venture through the newest addition to LoDo, and a central gathering place for baseball fans and movieholics.

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   Dairy Block

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   One of the most visited tourist attractions in Denver, with it's European vibe, stroll through what was once the home of the Windsor Dairy, which had a reputation for some of the finest cheeses and dairy products in the United States. Participation fees are not included in this tour.

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   Stop 8

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   Pass by and learn about this iconic Bar, located in what was once the most notorious red light district in the American West. Participation fees are not included in this tour.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.