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DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS OF

old colorado city on our guided tour

This tour is unlike any other you have ever taken before of that you can be sure. Besides the fun you are sure to have you will hear tall tales of some of the illustrious history of old Colorado City or “OCC” as we locals like to call it for short.

Many of the stories are both true and untrue at the same time depending sometimes on which oldtimer you ask. Even the local historians can’t quite agree on which is which.
We’ll walk along the Avenue and show you the many sights that make up OCC from the original capital building to the newest member of the strip. We’ll see horse alleys and old buildings with new faces.
We will explore old photos of how it all looked in the days of long ago and hear the tales of some of our more illustrious characters and their tales of adventure and daring.
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Tour Stops

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The Pioneer County Office

The first building was erected in Old Colorado City in 1859, marking the beginning of a new era for the community. Take selfies and create memories!

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thunder &
buttons

Surprisingly tasty homemade food made from scratch in an old-style bar. One of the OG’s of the west side.  It's a timeless brick-walled restaurant serving up mouthwatering comfort food.

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Front Range
BBQ

One of the oldest joints on the Ave. We've been smokin meat longer than some of our patrons have been alive. Try our deep rich flavors and listen to live music while you do. Come join us!

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Artisan chocolates and hand-dipped caramel apples since 1982! They make our apples and fresh homemade fudge in-store, so stop in and catch a whiff of something delicious to take home and enjoy with your family!

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Westside
Cantina

Old Colorado Cities first Tequila bar and Tacoria. Come choose one of our great tequila’s and try a great taco to go with it. Both go down smooth.

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OCC History & Street Art

Experience this mural depicting historical elements and mining influences foundational to Old Colorado City with gold accents to symbolize the precious metals discovered in the area's mines.

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Wing
Mural

Experience the exhilarating sensation of the wind flowing beneath your wings as you gaze at this captivating and expressive mural.

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Jake & Telly’s
Greek Taverna

For the best Greek food in all of Colorado, come to Jake and Tellys. Let our amazing foods and wines transport you back to our homeland.

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mother
muffs

From Morning to midnight amazing food and fine spirits. Homemade goodness all around. A spacious, inviting pub with an impressive collection of movie props, offering a diverse selection of drinks and tasty food for a lively atmosphere.

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Cucuru
Gallery Lounge

Colorful, art-filled cafe featuring Cuban fare & cocktails, plus a patio & regular live music.

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the food

As for the food, we will be stopping in 3-4 restaurants/ bars/pubs/ watering holes/ candy shops, the tour will vary every single day. We’ll do our best to add variation to the tour and make sure there’s no way you will be bored.

You’ll tour some of the oldest (decades old) restaurants on the Ave and we will be breezing through some of the newest. Some will be in the middle of expanding and some will be in the middle of changing their basic identity.

Things are ever evolving down here in OCC. That’s what makes it so much fun to walk through and explore. Now we will only be getting just a few bites of food at each stop and a beverage if you so desire. Special drink menus will be available. 

The idea is you get to try out some new places and then come back and try them for real. All restaurants will be providing a coupon special to the tour just to help entice you in your decision-making process. Heck, you can make dinner plans for the week if you care too.

We know you will enjoy each and every bite that you try. And if we are very very lucky, we might just encounter a owner or chef who will grace us with a few moments of their time and share a little of their personal thoughts with us, you just never know down here in OCC.
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Discover Old Colorado City like never before

Come and experience the charm and rich history of Old Colorado City on a expertly guided fun-filled walking tour. You’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating stories and historical landmarks that make this area so special.

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Weather

As for the weather, Colorado is mostly sunshine 365 out of 365. Even if there is snow, by 1pm it’s usually in retreat and OCC takes its sidewalk clearing VERY seriously. Our total time outside can flex as most of the stories can be told inside, but the picture sites, well that’s just a horse of a different color as they used to say.
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The 3-4 picture sites per tour can vary as well but the main three will not as they are the funniest ones and I have great props for them. They are located close to a warm stop on the tour and if you plan it right a little internal anti-freeze won’t hurt either.

We supply the props and wipes to keep them clean but we all carry our own cameras these days, so that makes it go a little easier and faster. We will gladly take a couple for you and will have many helpful hints for making the BEST memories and fun possible because that is, in essence what the tour is ultimately about.

While some MAD picture spots may vary from tour to tour, the main three crowd favorites will not as they are the funniest ones and I have great props for them. I call them M.A.D. photos. Stands for Media, Albums, and Dens. Covers all the generations that way I figure.

You can get history anywhere in Colorado, you can get good food some places in Colorado but you cannot get the memories and joy like this tour helps you capture anywhere else in Colorado. At the end of the day, memories are the most important thing we have. Photos are the best way to capture them.

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FUN IS OUR GOAL

a tour like no other

All this being said, I hope the fact that this is a FUN tour comes through loud and clear. We are going to have fun. It will be abundantly clear in the first 10 minutes I like to have fun and you should too. If you come grumbly or down I will be relentless in getting you to smile. And I always win.
I have worked at Jake & Tellys for 15 years and am one of the mangers so trust me, I can make a soul smile. Now I am branching out to have even more fun with more folks. I am looking forward to meeting you all and sharing with you all the fun facts and food and photos memories we will be making together. See ya soon in OCC!!
Reuben,

The Tour Dude

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DON'T MISS OUT

tours happen tuesday, thursday, & Sunday

Tours are available on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from approximately 1 PM to 4 PM. The maximum number of participants allowed is 12. To book your tour, please call 719-630-3121. When you call, remember to leave your name and phone number. Speak slowly and clearly, and be sure to include the number of people in your party and your preferred date.
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