Wicked West: Historical Walking Adventure in Downtown Denver
Description
Explore the captivating history of LoDo on this engaging 2.5-hour walking tour. Starting at the iconic House of Mirrors, uncover the intriguing characters and events that have shaped this vibrant area. As you stroll through the streets, enjoy scenic views of downtown Denver while immersing yourself in its colorful past. The tour concludes in the beautiful and historic Larimer Square, offering a perfect backdrop to reflect on the stories shared along the way. - 2.5-hour guided walking tour through LoDo's history - Begins at 20th and Market Street, outside the House of Mirrors - Concludes in the picturesque Larimer Square - Discover the fascinating tales of Denver's past
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Found at the heart of Denver, LoDo is the perfect blend of nostalgia and modernity. This bustling neighborhood is home to nearly 100 restaurants, clubs, galleries, shops, and hospitality businesses, making it the perfect place to explore for residents and tourists alike. LoDo’s rich history dates back to 1858, when gold was discovered at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek. Since then, the area has undergone a major revitalization, becoming a key link between Denver’s past and present. Today, LoDo is home to some of the finest late nineteenth and early twentieth-century commercial buildings in the American West. Whether you’re looking for a delicious meal, a night out on the town, or some unique shopping, you’ll find it all in LoDo.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(22)
This is a very fun and engaging experience that goes into Denver's unique and colorful history with an engaging and funny guide.
Had a terrific afternoon with Josh, who regaled us with stories and insights into some of the not necessarily for children history of this beautiful city. He made sure we were accompanied and refreshed on what was a hot day. We recommend this walk highly!
Interesting tour - a lot of time spent on just a few stories. Maybe diversify info given to give a broader overview. Guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
Josh is a great tour guide! I felt like I was attending a show with all of the many interesting stories he weaved into our walk around town.
We really liked learning about Denver's wild west history. I wish we would have booked it for the beginning of our trip so we could have used his great restaurant recommendations too!
It was a fantastic tour. A bit of salacious history for Denver. Josh was an immensely entertaining and knowledgeable guide. I wouldn’t hesitate to sign up for another tour with him the next time in town! Worth every minute ❤️
Informative and interesting tour with a nice blend of history, architecture, and lore! Josh was a fabulous tour guide!
Josh is an excellent tour guide and storyteller. This was my first Denver visit and I learned a lot more than expected. Not only did I get to sightsee beautiful historic buildings but also learned detailed stories about the city’s shady origins. Josh is very engaging, passionate, funny and friendly. I highly recommend this tour!
An excellent walking tour… Josh is a fantastic host. We loved the focus on Denver’s lesser sung heroines and valued Josh’s historic accuracy. It was fantastic to get Josh’s recommendations for food, drinks and entertainment - we now have a full itinerary for our stay in Denver! Thanks Josh - would highly recommend!
This was an amazing tour - so full of history and story telling. I would highly recommend. The tour guide tailored the time completely to want I wanted to see.
