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- English
Step into a narrow mountain valley where warring tribes once laid down their weapons to listen to the breath of the Great Spirit—and where Gilded Age tycoons later tried to bottle it. Join scholar Anna and local friend Sergio along Manitou Springs' winding canyon streets. Taste naturally carbonated waters from historic fonts, uncover Victorian health hustles, and explore stone spring houses that blend ancient folklore with Gilded Age ambition.
- A 2.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 84 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Spirituality, Myth & Nature and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet outside the Manitou Springs Heritage Museum (Heritage Center) on Manitou Avenue. From the main local transit hub, take transit toward central Manitou Springs and walk the final stretch. Check current connections on the day of travel; no guide will be waiting.
The tour ends at Iron Spring in Ruxton Canyon. Walk to the nearest local transit stop for your return to central Manitou Springs, and check current connections on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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Houses historical artifacts, antique bottling apparatus, and records documenting tribal interactions and Gilded Age marketing of the mineral waters.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Located near Soda Springs Park, this spring was drilled in 1890 by mining tycoon Jerome Wheeler, exemplifying the commercial development of the waters during the town's Victorian boom.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Famous for its high mineral and sulfur content, historically revered by Native tribes and later utilized in Victorian health regimens for its therapeutic qualities.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A naturally bubbling sweet-water spring enclosed in a historic stone pavilion, revered by the Cheyenne and Ute as sacred ground where conflicting tribes laid down weapons.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A naturally lithium-rich spring favored by modern residents for its mild effervescence and pleasant flavor, linking historic spring rituals to present-day local usage.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Situated in Ruxton Canyon, this iron-rich spring anchored Manitou's bottling industry and served as a focal point for early health seekers climbing toward Pikes Peak.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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