26 Audio Stories
 
LENGTH: 1.0 miles, 90 minute walk on average
STARTING LOCATION: 134 F Street, Salida CO 81201
ENDING LOCATION: Riverside Park
 
For the best experience, we recommend purchasing one ticket per person and using headphones. Sharing a single phone between multiple listeners can lead to a poor experience, as outside noise and traffic can interfere with the audio. Each person with their own ticket and headphones will enjoy a clearer, more immersive tour.
 
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Explore Salida’s Haunted Past: A Ghostly Journey!
 
Step into the eerie side of Salida with a spine-tingling self-paced audio tour. On this haunted adventure, you’ll wander the shadowed streets of Salida, uncovering 26 chilling tales of restless spirits, eerie apparitions, and ghostly encounters that linger in the historic corners of Colorado’s largest National Historic District.
 
From the sinister tales of the old mortuary (now a popular restaurant) to sightings of a ghostly woman in white, you’ll discover Salida’s darker secrets through vivid storytelling and eerie sound effects. This immersive tour seamlessly guides you through each ghostly location with GPS-triggered audio, so you’ll experience Salida’s haunted history without missing a beat.
 
Featured Stops on the Tour:
The Pharmacy & Fountain Building – Hear the eerie story of ghostly children still twirling on its old dance floor.
Elk’s Lodge – Explore the ballroom where whispers and laughter echo long after midnight.
The Palace Hotel – Learn about the infamous Room 201, where guests report the unmistakable scent of cigarette smoke—decades after the last resident passed.
The Cribs and Brothels of the Red Light District – Stand where desperate spirits once roamed, leaving a lingering sadness in Salida’s alleys.
The Mountain Mail Office – Learn of mysterious footsteps in an empty newsroom with floors that defy logic.
 
Whether you’re a paranormal buff, thrill-seeker, or just a curious traveler, this tour promises to leave a shiver down your spine. With vivid storytelling, a soundtrack, custom effects and insider tips, you’ll see Salida in a whole new light.
 
Best time of day
Many people prefer to take a ghost tour at night, but these stories are spooky anytime. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight!
 
Precautions
If you're touring at night, be aware of your surroundings. If you feel uncomfortable, leave immediately or call the police.
This is a tourist town and traffic doesn't always stop. Use caution when crossing streets.
You're at 7,000 feet elevation, so make sure to go at a pace that feels comfortable and pack water.
This tour is completely outdoors, so dress for the weather.
 
Handicap Accessibility: All sidewalks on this route have sidewalks that are wheelchair accesible. There are no stairs on the tour.