Self-Guided Podcast Tour: The Gilded Waters of Manitou

1 hr 24 minGerman, EnglishColorado Springs, United States

From

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 - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What you'll do

Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum
517 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, United States
Houses historical artifacts, antique bottling apparatus, and records documenting tribal interactions and Gilded Age marketing of the mineral waters.
10 min
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 min
Famous for its high mineral and sulfur content, historically revered by Native t
ribes and later utilized in Victorian health regimens for its therapeutic qualities.
10 min
A naturally bubbling sweet-water spring enclosed in a historic stone pavilion, r
evered by the Cheyenne and Ute as sacred ground where conflicting tribes laid down weapons.
10 min
A naturally lithium-rich spring favored by modern residents for its mild efferve
scence and pleasant flavor, linking historic spring rituals to present-day local usage.
10 min
Situated in Ruxton Canyon, this iron-rich spring anchored Manitou's bottling ind
ustry and served as a focal point for early health seekers climbing toward Pikes Peak.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

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.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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