![]() The letter continued: “It will also serve to educate those who are ignorant of this shameful chapter in Colorado’s history and hopefully bring some closure to the families whose loved ones suffered racial violence and abuse.” “An admission of the wrongs committed and its failure to correct them is a first step towards recognizing and honoring their contributions and can contribute to racial reconciliation.” We can try to guide you to where the tour will be, however there is no refund once the tour has started.“While the city cannot erase past injustices against Chinese immigrants and the Asian American and Pacific Island communities, the city owes them a long-overdue apology,” the city officials wrote. We start on time to ensure a quality experience for those that are on time. We ask that your party arrives 10 – 15 minutes prior to start time to check in and ensure the tour doesn’t start without you. The tour starts promptly at scheduled time. Pay for your parking ahead of time by clicking here. Parking for Denver Local Tours can be reserved through ParkMobile at several nearby locations. It’s difficult to find parking, so we recommend the website/app Park Mobile. If parking downtown, please give yourself extra time to find parking. We meet out front of Union Station at the flagpole outfront at 1701 Wynkoop street. In cases of extreme weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation announcements. Just be sure to check the weather and dress appropriately. Good thing Denver experiences over 300 days of sunshine. Rain, snow, or shine our tours take place everyday of the week. + Is the LoDo walking tour still held in bad weather? You will learn some fascinating history, explore important sites/attractions and learn how Denver went from a dying mining town to become known as the thriving “Mile High City” in only 150 years. Union Station Flagpole (17th and Wynkoop outside of Union Station).Your local guide is here to help you make the most out of your time in Denver so don’t hesitate to ask any questions. We end the tour back at Union Station aka the living room of Denver. Over the next hour and a half (+ or – 15 minutes depending on group size or pace) we walk a 1.5 mile loop around LoDo where we share stories of Hop Alley (Denver’s first Chinatown), visit Mattie Silks House of Mirrors (the most famous bordello of its time), visit the oldest operating hotel in Denver, and learn about the underground tunnel system that runs beneath the city. We begin the tour by discussing the iconic Union Station and its significance to the survival of Denver as a city. Our tour kicks off at the Union Station flagpole. We do not recommend anyone within the high-risk population of this virus join a tour. We ask our guides to stay home if they are showing signs of being sick with the cold or flu, or if they have a sick person at home they are caring for, and we replace them with another guide (this has not happened yet). Guides equipment that they use, cellphones, microphones etc., are wiped with disinfectant regularly. We encourage guests to wash their hands frequently during the tour and to avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth. We ask you bring a mask and put it on when asked by your tour guide. We walk through some businesses that still require masks to be worn. ![]() We are asking each guest follow their own comfort level. ![]() Masks are still strongly suggested as you will be with guests from different households. Update - – Masks are no longer required in indoor public settings. ![]()
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