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Dark Side of Denver – RiNo’s True Crime and Murals Tour
Denver, USA
From 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Walking Tours
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History
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City Highlights
Date
Today
What You Will Do
In RiNo, you'll not only enjoy the vibrant art scene but also delve into some of Colorado's darker history. We’ll explore stories like the Sand Creek Massacre and Silas Soule's efforts to uncover the truth, a 2022 shooting rampage by a misogynist, and a failed kidnapping attempt by a former Benjamin Paints employee targeting beer mogul Adolph Coors III.
We’ll also discuss Market Street’s shady past, where over 1,000 prostitutes once worked in the largest red-light district of its time.
If the group is interested, we can cover other major Colorado cases, such as JonBenet Ramsey, Columbine, Chris Watts, James Holmes (the movie theater shooter), Ted Bundy (who escaped from jail here), and Jack Gilbert Graham who blew up the first commercial airliner in the USA to kill his mother.
The tour is flexible and can be adjusted based on your interests, focusing on either true crime or general history and murals. We’ll also make stops for drinks and snacks along the 2-mile route.
What's Included?
- Tour guide
What's Not Included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
I can meet you in front of the Wonderyard Garden bar and restaurant.
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RiNo Art District
1 hour 10 minutes
Nicknamed “RiNo,” the trendy River North Art District features contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues in revamped industrial buildings. Food halls include Denver Central Market and The Source, a buzzy indoor venue with eclectic products and a bar for small plates and craft beer. Known for its colorful murals, Upper Larimer Street also has cocktail lounges, brewpubs with patios and late-night food trucks. We will spend about an hour exploring the art work in Rino district and if anyone would like to stop for a snack, shopping or beer we can do that along the way.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Amazing Adventures
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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