Salida Outlaws, Whores & History Tour

Before Salida became one of Colorado's favorite mountain towns, it was a rough-and-tumble railroad community where outlaws, gamblers, prostitutes, saloon keepers, and lawmen shaped daily life. Walk the historic streets where notorious characters made their mark as you uncover stories of gunfights, frontier justice, brothels, political corruption, train robberies, and the colorful personalities who helped build—and sometimes nearly destroy—the town. Visit the locations where history unfolded while hearing true stories drawn from newspapers, court records, and years of original local research. Equal parts Wild West history and unforgettable storytelling, this walking tour reveals a side of Salida that most visitors—and many locals—have never heard. If you enjoy authentic Western history, colorful characters, and surprising stories, this tour brings the Old West back to life.