Denver's Booms and Busts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h–1h 15min
- Price from
- $10 / person
- Languages
- EN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- This tour starts at Coors Field. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
Denver has reinvented itself more times than almost any other city in the American West. On this audio tour, you'll trace its path from a gold-rush outpost to the capital of the Rockies, and hear how it survived a railroad bypass, a silver crash, and mid-century bulldozers. You'll start at Coors Field, then pass the Dairy Block, a 1920s milk-bottling plant turned boutique hotel and food hall, and Wynkoop Brewing, the brewpub that revived this neighborhood in the 1980s. You'll stop at Union Station, whose facade was Denver's answer to a railroad that almost bypassed the city. You'll continue down the 16th Street Mall, then reach Larimer Square, Denver's oldest block, saved from demolition when Dana Crawford bought it after her car broke down there in the 1960s. You'll finish at the Federal Reserve Bank, where a free museum lets you watch currency processed and sends you home with shredded cash. In 60 minutes, Denver tells you its own story: boom, bust, and back again.
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Itinerary
This self-guided audio tour starts at Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies, in the heart of Lower Downtown.
You'll stop at Union Station, whose granite facade was Denver's deliberate answer to the transcontinental railroad that almost bypassed the city entirely.
Continuing down the 16th Street Mall, you'll learn how it was designed by I.M. Pei and is still the spine of downtown.
You'll reach Larimer Square, the oldest block in Denver. In the 1960s, it was slated for demolition when a woman named Dana Crawford's car broke down here, and she decided to buy the block instead of losing it to a parking lot.
The tour ends at the Federal Reserve Bank, where a free on-site money museum lets you watch currency being processed – and hands you a bag of shredded cash to take home.
Highlights
Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
What's included
Included
Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Not included
Smartphone and headphones
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does Denver's Booms and Busts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour take?
Denver's Booms and Busts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour lasts about 1h–1h 15min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Denver's Booms and Busts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $10 per person for this Denver experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Denver's Booms and Busts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is This tour starts at Coors Field. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Denver's Booms and Busts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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