COLFAX GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Night Investigation at Colfax’s 1893 Downtown Hotel
A three-hour private investigation inside a historic 1893 downtown hotel in Colfax, led as a private group experience by St. Ignatius Hospital for up to six people.
Night Investigation at Colfax’s 1893 Downtown Hotel.
Step into a compact piece of Colfax history: an 1893 downtown hotel and boarding house where ground-floor businesses once opened onto the street and upstairs rooms housed long-term boarders. The Haunted Hotel private investigation is a three-hour, small-group experience that pairs historical curiosity with hands-on exploration.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Building from 1893
The structure dates to 1893, constructed by Ellis/Waite; over the decades it has housed street-level businesses with a boarding house and hotel above, offering a concentrated window into late-19th-century downtown life.
Private, Small-Group Access
This is a private investigation designed for a single group—bring up to six people for an exclusive three-hour session, with the operator providing necessary equipment for the experience.
Hands-On Exploration in an Unmodernized Space
The interior has no heat or electric service during investigations, and the layout requires guests to climb stairs; the combination of original fabric and limited modern utilities frames a physically engaging visit.
What the day feels like
What the Investigation Feels Like
Over three hours you and your party move through the hotel’s public and private spaces—examining the façade, ground-floor commercial rooms and the upstairs boarding rooms—working with provided equipment to trace the building’s past while negotiating staircases and an unheated, un-electrified interior.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this fits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The private investigation runs three hours and is arranged as a single-session experience for your group.
Dress for an unheated interior and stair use; the operator provides investigation equipment for the group.
The tour is conducted at the downtown hotel building in Colfax; confirm meeting details with the operator before arrival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the investigation?
The private investigation session lasts three hours.
How many people can join?
You may bring up to six people for a single private group booking.
How much does a group booking cost?
The group price is $300 for the private session.
Is equipment provided?
Yes—the operator provides the equipment used during the investigation.
Is there heat or electricity on site?
No—the investigation space has no heat or electric service during the visit.
Are stairs involved?
Yes—participants must be able to walk up stairs to access the upstairs boarding rooms.
Who operates this private investigation?
The experience is operated by St. Ignatius Hospital.