The 5 Best Walking Tours in , Chaffee County

Experience the remote mountain ghost towns via miners' tracks over alpine passes of the Rocky Mountains. See the high-country splendor - beautiful meadows of blooming columbines and lupines, rushing mountain streams and waterfalls and abundant local wildlife. Explore the mountains the way locals do, guided by highly-trained local experts. Using sturdy off-road vehicles, we explore remote, well-preserved ghost towns. The once legendary Como, Tin Cup, Pitkin are on our route. Crossing Boreas, Weston, Cottonwood and Cumberland Passes allows you to see the Rocky Mountains on remote miners' tracks off the beaten path and without tourists. Experience Colorado like a true local!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Expert local guide / driver, Tents and inflatable mattresses provides + full camp kitchen

Exclusions: Rafting, bike rental, and hot springs entrance

Relive bloody shootouts, the bawdy red light district, and fires that leveled the town. Engaging storytelling you won't soon forget. 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. A portion of what you'll experience: ~ Learn why it's Sah-LIE-Dah, not Sah-LEE-Dah ~ Salida was originally named South Arkansas--what changed? ~ 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 ~ 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

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Bottled water

Salida has a bloody history. Dare to walk the haunted streets of our past with your knowledgeable guide on this spine-chilling tour. 5-Star rated on every travel platform. Your costumed guide will creep you out and provide great storytelling. Or you'll get a 100% refund! (We are not responsible for demonic possessions). A portion of what you'll experience: ~ 24 stories jam-packed into 90 minutes ~ Uncover shocking details of Salida's serial killer​ ~ Hear the tale of a dead madam who still wanders her brothel ~ Visit sites of current ghost hauntings (we have plenty!) ~ A local miner literally died of fright--learn why ~ Learn why national paranormal investigators love exploring here ~ Look for the infamous woman in the window ~ View the location of a vicious lynching ~ No hype--only fact-based, chilling stories of spirits and death ~ Visit one of Salida's original mortuaries ~ Walk down the street most locals try to avoid ~ Visit the where guests claim a demon attached to them

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Bottled water

History nerds love Buena Vista. Our fascinating history rivals any wild west town. On this 5-star rated tour, you will relive deadly shootouts, visit the bawdy red-light district, and learn about devastating fires that leveled the town. Our guides provide engaging storytelling and historic photographs from the 1880s that you won't soon forget. Costumed guides lead this intimate, small-group walking tour. See historical Buena Vista on this intimate, small-group walking tour. Be entranced by fascinating tales of Buena Vista's remarkable history. Visitors and residents alike are amazed to learn the many hidden secrets of this cool little mountain town. A portion of what you'll experience: ~ Learn why the town name is pronounced so unusually (Bewna not Buena) ~ See the original jailhouse which housed notorious outlaws ~ Uncover interesting details of Victorian-era structures ~ Visit the brothel of Cock-Eyed Liz, our most famous madam ~ Shootouts that made newspapers around the nation

Inclusions: Guided Tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Buena Vista has a bloody history. Dare to walk the haunted streets of our past with your knowledgeable guide on this spine-chilling tour. 5-Star rated on every travel platform. You'll be creeped out and entertained. Ask about ghosts in Buena Vista and you'll hear plenty of stories. Let your guide take you through dark streets, pointing out the infamous red-light district and the exact locations of murders and restless spirits. Experience our most popular tour. Guests from around the world rate this a 5-star experience on every travel platform. A portion of what you'll experience: ~ Hear the gruesome tale of Buena Vista's ​only legal hanging ~ Listen to bloody tales of local murders ~ Visit sites of current ghost hauntings ~ Walk the location of a horrific hanging ~ Return to the bloody past and relive rough-and-tumble days ~ Learn of Buena Vista's rowdy red-light district

Inclusions: Guided experience

Exclusions: Gratuities, Bottled water