Market Street, Denver

On Denver After Dark Adults-Only Ghost Tour you will explore downtown Denver’s history of vice and death – and the victims who linger behind. Your tour will begin at Union Station. At this location you will learn about the Gold Rush of 1858 and the Silver crash of 1893. Next, you'll make your way to The Crawford Hotel. Here you will learn about Denver's first railroad station, and you will hear about the haunted history of the Crawford Hotel. You'll continue on to the Ice House where you will learn about the largest cold storage in Rocky mountain region. Next, you'll visit Market Street (The Row). At this location, you discuss Jack the Strangler and the history of The Row. You'll continue your journey to 18th and Lawrence where you will discuss the history of the Denver City Cable Railway Co. You'll then make your way to the Bryan White US Courthouse where you will discuss the history and and hear about the floating head of The Capitol. This tour includes optional stops as well such as The Equitable Building, Daniels and Fischer Tower, The Oxford Hotel, and Mattie Silk's House of Mirrors.

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.

Experience a unique blend of art, history, and true crime on our 2-mile tour of Denver's RiNo district. As we explore some of the most beautiful murals in the area, you'll learn about Denver’s rich history and delve into infamous true crime stories that may surprise you. Tour Highlights: Murals & History: Discover the vibrant street art of RiNo while learning about the history of Denver and the neighborhood. True Crime Stories: Hear about Colorado’s infamous cases, including JonBenet Ramsey, Columbine, Chris Watts, James Holmes (the movie theater shooter), Ted Bundy (who escaped from jail here), and Jack Gilbert Graham. Some murals are inspired by these stories, offering a visual connection to the tales. Unique Local History: Explore intriguing aspects of Denver's past, such as the origins of Market Street and the history behind the red-light district. We tailor the tour to the group's interests. If true crime isn’t everyone's preference, we’ll focus more on the art and other fascinating historical details of Denver.