Top Buena Vista Walking Tours

Ask about ghosts in Salida, and you’ll hear plenty of stories. Learn about this Colorado town's haunted history on a tour of Salida’s grisly past. Let your guide take you through the dark streets, pointing out the infamous red light district and the exact locations of murders and active spirits. See where ghosts wander to this day.

Beyond Salida's charming streets and historic buildings lies a darker story. Hidden beneath the town's postcard image are unsolved murders, frontier justice, mob intrigue, Russian espionage, prostitution, and crimes that still raise questions today. This PG-13 walking tour is based entirely on original historical research and explores the true stories behind Salida's most notorious crimes. Visit the locations where murders occurred, stand where an accused killer was lynched, uncover the mystery of a modern unsolved homicide, discover the town's hidden red-light district, learn how a Russian spy hid in plain sight, and hear the story behind a building believed to have been targeted by the mob. No legends. No embellishment. Just the fascinating—and often disturbing—history of a town with far more secrets than most visitors ever imagine.

Get to know Salida’s past and present, and walk through its streets with the eyes of a local. This walking tour takes you down the banks of the Arkansas River with a professional guide. Hear fascinating tales of Salida's exciting, and sometimes violent, history; then, get the inside scoop on the best spots for dining, nightlife, and shopping.