ON THE ROAD, GLENWOOD SPRINGS
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This year the On the Road Heritage Tour event begins at 7 p.m. on September 12 at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs for a kick-off reception, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. This year’s tour will blend pleasure with history as we enjoy a program with actors from the Frontier Historical Museum who will present stories of the Glenwood Springs pioneers at the Linwood Pioneer Cemetery. Other events include a gondola ride to the Glenwood Caverns Fairy Caves, a tour of historic downtown, spending time with Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel, and enjoying the natural delights along the Roaring Fork River. “Come join CPI in Glenwood Springs, famous for the healing treasures of its pool, spas, and caves as well as historic structures,” says Mary Allman-Koernig, Executive Director of CPI. “Our tours truly bring to life Colorado’s colorful past for tour participants.” |
Cost: $85 (lodging and breakfasts not included). Order tickets below or call (303) 893-4260.
Suggested lodging (not included): Please make your reservation early with one of our event sponsors and mention Colorado Preservation Inc. for a special event rate. Be sure to make your reservations before August 1, 2008.
The Hotel Denver, (970) 945-6565, 1-800-826-8820
Hotel Colorado, (970) 945-6511, 1-800-544-3998
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Friday, September 12, 2008 7:00 p.m. Kick-off reception at Hotel Colorado 8:30 p.m. Walking tour & pub crawl with Tom 'Dr. Colorado' Noel -- first stop at The Hotel Denver
Morning: Downtown Walking Tour including: Rail Museum, Frontier Historical Museum, and the lovely residential areas with their historic churches. Lunch: Buffalo Stew and other local delicacies made by our hosts: the Frontier Historical Museum and Glenwood Springs Historic Preservation Commission. Included will be a program of historical vignettes from Glenwood’s colorful past. Afternoon: Ghost walk at the Linwood Pioneer Cemetery and hear pioneer stories from the old days in Glenwood Springs. Evening: Gondola ride to the Glenwood Caverns Fairy Caves Dinner: Atop Iron Mountain, enjoy Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel and his informative and entertaining presentation, "From Grand Lake to Glenwood to Fruita: Preserved Treasures along the Rio Colorado.”
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