Denver’s Wild Side: Self-Guided Audio Tour of its Notorious Past

This 45-minute walking tour explores Denver's wild past through Lower Downtown (LoDo), from its rough warehouse origins to today's vibrant neighborhood. Starting at the mysterious sealed tunnel entrance on Market Street, you'll discover the transformation of this historic district. Tour highlights include: • Historic tunnel entrance where coal transport led to underground illicit activities • The Sugar Building from Colorado's sugar beet industry era • Haunted Oxford Hotel's Cruise Room with ghost Florence Montague in room 320 • McGregor Square and Coors Field that sparked LoDo's revitalization • Rockmount Ranch Wear, creators of the first snapped western shirt • Dairy Block alley's European atmosphere and restored 1918 Windsor Dairy building • Site of the only known gun duel between two women You'll hear stories of whisky parties, destroyed Chinatown, haunted locations, and the infamous House of Mirrors brothel while learning how Denver evolved into the Mile High City.

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Location: Denver

What's Included

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
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there an age limit for this self-guided tour? I want to gift it to my teen.

A: There’s no specific age limit for the tour, so it should be fine for teens! Just keep in mind that some of the stories might be a bit intense, since it covers topics like the gun duel and some illicit activities from the past. It’s more about the history than anything else, so if they’re into that, I think they’ll enjoy it!

Q: What should I wear for this walking tour? Any specific recommendations?

A: Dress comfortably! Since it’s a walking tour, definitely wear good shoes. If it’s sunny, bring a hat and sunglasses. Layering is key in Denver, as the weather can change quickly—even in a single afternoon. Also, check the forecast, because rain can pop up too, and you might want a light jacket.

Q: How does the audio work? Do I need to download anything before starting?

A: You’ll need to download the VoiceMap app first. It’s pretty straightforward—just follow the prompts. Once you have it, you can access the audio tour offline after you download the tour content. It’s super convenient for exploring without worrying about data or internet access!

Discussions

Just did the Denver Wild Side tour and it was awesome!

I recently took the Denver’s Wild Side self-guided tour and it blew me away. I started at the tunnel entrance on Market Street—super eerie! The stories about the haunted Oxford Hotel were spine-tingling, especially the ghost of Florence Montague. I loved how flexible it was; I took my time exploring LoDo and really soaked in the history. Perfect gift for anyone into Denver’s past!

Thinking about gifting this tour - any advice?

I’m considering gifting the self-guided audio tour of Denver’s wild past to my parents. They love history and walking tours. I’m just wondering if it’s easy enough for them to follow along? They’re both in their late 60s. Anyone think it’s suitable for that age range? Thanks!