LEADVILLE PUB CRAWL FIELD GUIDE
Leadville Historic Bar Crawl — From Gunfighters to Ghost
A guided after-dark tour through four original Leadville watering holes where guides marry miner lore, outlaw tales, Prohibition secrets and on-site ghost stories.
Leadville Historic Bar Crawl — From Gunfighters to Ghost.
Step into Leadville’s haunted past on a guided walk that brings miner tales, outlaw lore and ghost stories to life inside the very saloons where those events occurred. The crawl threads lively bar interiors with atmospheric street walks and high‑altitude scenery, pairing crafted drinks with storytelling that resurrects a very tangible Wild West night.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Original frontier saloons
Real Wild West history told inside original frontier saloons — the kind of places where miners, gamblers and gunfighters once crossed paths.
Ghost stories at the source
Authentic ghost stories tied to the actual places where they happened, including local legends and on‑site apparitions recounted by your guide.
Four historic stops and street walks
Four historic stops spanning saloons, a Prohibition‑era speakeasy site and a Victorian hotel, interspersed with atmospheric street walks through Leadville’s gilded‑age streets.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
The evening moves briskly: a short meet and orientation, then a series of intimate stops inside historic bars where guides layer miner tales, outlaw lore and Prohibition‑era anecdotes over signature drinks. Between saloons you take short, atmospheric walks as the guide stitches together Leadville’s violent and haunted past, ending inside a Victorian hotel for a final story and toast.
THE HISTORY
Original frontier saloons
Real Wild West history told inside original frontier saloons — the kind of places where miners, gamblers and gunfighters once crossed paths.
THE HAUNTING
Ghost stories at the source
Authentic ghost stories tied to the actual places where they happened, including local legends and on‑site apparitions recounted by your guide.
THE ROUTE
Four historic stops and street walks
Four historic stops spanning saloons, a Prohibition‑era speakeasy site and a Victorian hotel, interspersed with atmospheric street walks through Leadville’s gilded‑age streets.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this crawl suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The operator schedules the guided bar crawl to last approximately 2.0 hours.
Be prepared for Leadville’s altitude—guides provide high‑altitude tips at the meeting point; dress in layers for cool evening walks between stops.
Meet at Zaitz Park, 602 Harrison Ave in Leadville at the announced start time; the tour departs from that location.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the bar crawl?
The guided tour lasts approximately 2.0 hours.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at Zaitz Park, 602 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO.
Which stops does the tour visit?
The crawl visits four historic stops: Pastime Saloon, Silver Dollar Saloon, Before & After, and the Delaware Hotel, with street walks between them.
Can I bring children?
No. Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
What kind of stories are told on the tour?
Guides recount miner tales, outlaw lore, Prohibition‑era secrets and authentic ghost stories tied to the actual bars and buildings visited.
Will there be walking between stops?
Yes. The route includes short, atmospheric street walks between several of the stops.