Colorado Springs Historic Walking Tours

719-428-6781

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Tour guide posing with their guide book for Colorado Springs Historic Walking Tours in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Join Mary Louise for an Historic Walking Tour - Explore Downtown Colorado Springs - A 2-Hour Tour for Couples, Toddlers, Grandparents, and Friends
 

The Pikes Peak Region is full of history and outdoor adventure! The Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes would gather in what is now known as the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area, a National Natural Landmark; American prospectors arrived in 1859, creating the Pikes Peak gold rush; and in 1871, General William Jackson Palmer founded Colorado Springs as a resort town. If your family is like mine, heading to a city's downtown to explore is a vacation must!

I love history! I love Colorado Springs! I love people! I have created a unique and intriguing experience for your family as we explore the streets of downtown Colorado Springs. I'll share with you my favorite secrets, lesser-known facts, and details from Colorado Springs' history, including some of the colorful individuals who helped create this unforgettable town.

View of the surrounding art and wall mural at the Historic Antlers Hotel during a tour with Colorado Springs Historic Walking Tours in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The Antlers Inn Hotel Est 1883 - Rebuilt in 1901 and 1964 - Our Tour Starts Here at Starbucks
Irish Nachos and Guinness Stout at Jack Quinn's Irish Pub where the Colorado Springs Historic Walking Tour ends in Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Our Tour Ends at Jack Quinn's Irish Pub - Enjoy a Refreshing Drink and a Plate of Irish Nachos
 

DID YOU KNOW . . . .

Our "purple mountain," which dominates Colorado Springs' western horizon, inspired the song "God Bless America."

Nikola Tesla really had a secret experimental lab on the east side of town.

Colorado Springs was, shockingly, the tuberculosis capital of the world!

Today there is a mural titled "The Frozen Five." These men got caught in a snowstorm ascending Pikes Peak in July 1922.

An anti-prohibitionist gang terrorized the streets of downtown?

Learn more about these intriguing facts as we explore the rich, colorful history of Colorado Springs. We'll wind through the city streets and allies to explore the history, culture, art, and entertainment aspects of Colorado Springs from the 1800s through today.

Your 2-hour excursion is paced for your whole family to enjoy, from meandering toddlers to poky grandparents.

We meet at Starbucks coffee shop in the lobby of the Historic Antlers Inn. From there, we wind through the streets of downtown, finishing at Jack Quinn's Irish Pub, one of the oldest buildings in Colorado Springs, to quench your thirst and satisfy your appetite.

Enjoy a free plate of Irish nachos and a $5 gift card (good towards libations, appetizers, meals, or dessert). PRO TIP: Ask about the $5 shot of Prohibition Edition Irish Whiskey. While you dine, take in the original tin roof and walk the original creaky floor boards of the 1800s as you enjoy a cold brew or plate of poutine.

LOCATION: Downtown Colorado Springs.

DRIVE TIMES: Manitou Springs and the Air Force Academy are both 15 minutes. Woodland Park is 30 minutes. Cañon City is 60 minutes. Pueblo and Castle Rock are both 45 minutes. Denver and Walsenburg are both 90 minutes. Fort Collins is 2-1/2 hours.

PHONE: 719-428-6781 for Rates and Availability. To Book Your tour, mention the Colorado Vacation Directory. See you soon!

 

Rates

  • Specialty Discounts (call for availability): Firefighters and Police Officers. Military Personnel.

FACILITIES

FUN THINGS TO DO

  • Open Dates For On-Site Activities: All Year

Primarily Year Round Activities

  • Designated Historic District, Site or Plaza: On site.
  • Art Gallery: On site.
  • Restaurant(s): On site.

Primarily Summer Activities

  • Historic/Cultural Tours: On site.

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