Private tour in Denver Dawn N
up to 3 people
5 hours
Private transportation
1
Dawn N.
Colorado is an adventurer's dream. Let me take you or your small group to see the majesty I call...
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In 1858, gold was found in the rivers near Denver. Shortly afterwards, larger pieces and gold veins were found in rivers and streams just west of Denver. Excitement immediately hit and "Gold Fever" flourished. The call of the West became "Pikes. Peak or Bust!" Not everyone found their fortunes but all made an impact. We will follow the trail of Gold from Denver into the mountains to see where it started and what soon developed. We will visit Central City to see beautiful Victorian homes and The Gilpin Hotel which once hosted President Grant. Learn about life and hardships in an early mountain mining town. Summer time offers the sounds of the opera, while artists warm up their voices and sounds for the evenings show. Idaho Springs has a rich history of gold. This is one of the few towns that maintained it's identity as a destination/stopover for hungry travelers. Let's explore an historical gold mine and if time allows, try a hand at gold panning.
I will pick you up at your downtown location and we will begin our adventure by heading west. Our first location will be the City of Golden to view a western Main Street. Next we will drive up Clear Creek Canyon and imagine what it looked like for the gold planners who dotted the creek side. Passing through the City of Blackhawk, we will arrive in Central City, the "Richest Square Mile on Earth" to see beautiful Victorian home built into the mountain side. Central City was the cultural capital of the west and boasts and elegant opera house as well as the Teller House Hotel. Next we visit the ghost town of Nevadaville, where the population and mining once flourished. Finally, we will arrive in Idaho Springs and visit a gold mine. If time allows, we will have the opportunity to pan for gold.
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Newer, 4-door, clean rental car. **Due to the shortage of cars and unstable pricing of rental cars, price increases will be reflected in the final price of the tour**
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 3 people
Duration:
5 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 3 people
Duration:
5 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
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