Welcome to Old Colorado City!
Welcome to the "Wild West!" There's absolutely nothing boring about this three-block stretch of Colorado Avenue! As the first territorial capital of Colorado and, later, as the gateway to Cripple Creek's fabulous gold mines, Colorado City was home to a wonderful collection of characters. On the north side of the street, you'd find doctors, lawyers, and merchants; on the south side of the street, you could wet your whistle at one of 24 saloons. Other "entertainment" was only another block south, but don't dare let the sheriff of El Paso County catch you there!
The "Wild West" Guided Tour introduces you to many of the folks, both fine and not-so, who made this town so memorable. While the National Historic District (designated in 1977) today contains a variety of businesses, shops, galleries, and restaurants, you will see examples of fine Victorian architecture and learn the stories of the original owners and their contributions and legacies. Lots of fun!
• Tour of the History Museum
• Tour of Simpich Museum
• Tour of Michael Garman's Magic Town
Includes all entrance fees
$15 per person—18 years and older
$5 per person—Kids 7 to 17 years
Children must be accompanied by paid adult. Includes all admissions.
Group rates available for 12 or more! Call for details.
For availability and ticket purchase call: 719-304-1049.
Debit /Credit card accepted.
Meet the Founders: Historic Colorado Springs Guided Tour
This easy walking tour introduces you to the founders of Colorado Springs. See sites frequented by General William Jackson Palmer, Civil War hero and founder of Colorado Springs; Winfield Scott Straton, who discovered gold in nearby Cripple Creek on July 4, 1891; and Spencer Penrose, owner of the C.O.D. gold mine, flamboyant entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Learn the story of Katherine Lee Bates, who authored the famous poem "America, the Beautiful." Explore the history, adventures, and legacies of these famous people and more.
$15 per person—18 years and older
$5 per person—Kids 7 to 17 years
Children must be accompanied by paid adult. Includes all admissions.
Group rates available for 12 or more! Call for details
For availability and ticket purchase call: 719-304-1049
Debit/Credit card accepted
Tombstones & Epitaphs
"Tombstones & Epitaphs" explores Cemetery Art, Victorian Symbolism and Iconography at Fairview Cemetery, located at 1000 South 26th St. just south of Rt. 24 (Cimmaron Street) and Evergreen Cemetery, located at 1005 S. Hancock St.
These"Stories in Stone" chronicle the lives of loved ones, their passions, and their accomplishments.
$15 per person—18 years and older.
Tours available Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. through March 31, 2012
Group rates available for 12 or more! Call for details.
For availability and tickets call: 719-304-1049.
Debit/Credit card accepted
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