FAMILY HALLOWEEN IN COLORADO
Ghouls, goblins, ghosts and gobs of Halloween fun descend on Colorado during October. Take a cemetery tour in Glenwood Springs; watch a coffin race in Manitou Springs, or hop aboard a vintage train in search of the Great Pumpkin.
Historic Ghost Walk, Glenwood Springs: October 16-31, 2009
From the town where legendary gunslinger and gambler Doc Holiday is buried, comes the annual Historic Ghost Walk tour, just in time for Halloween. For three weekends, from October 16-31, costume-clad tour guides lead guests on a haunted tour of historic Glenwood Springs’ Linwood (Pioneer) Cemetery. Under moonlight, with flashlights in hand, visitors learn about the city’s storied past and some of its more colorful characters – a few “spirits” may even meet you on the way and divulge secrets for any who dares to listen. When not touring ghostly ground and learning about Wild West history, consider a visit to any of Glenwood Springs’ other attractions, including the historic Hotel Colorado. For more information on the Historic Ghost Walk, call 970-945-4448 or visit Glenwoodhistory.com. Information on the Hotel Colorado is found at Hotelcolorado.com or by calling 800-544-3998. Find out more about the city itself at Glenwoodchamber.com, 970-945-6589.
Event Details
Historic Ghost Walk: Oct. 16-31, 2009
Linwood (Pioneer) Cemetery
12th Street and Bennett Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Price: $15
Phone: 970-945-4448
Glenwoodhistory.com
Emma Crawford Coffin Race & Parade, Manitou Springs: Oct. 24, 2009
Seeking better health in the then frontier town of Manitou Springs in 1889, Emma Crawford instead found her death in the otherwise charming town. She had hoped Manitou Springs’ natural spring water would revitalize her wellbeing. Unfortunately, Emma succumbed to her illness and, as per her wishes, was buried atop nearby Red Mountain. Years later, a storm flooded the mountaintop and sent poor Emma’s coffin sliding down. Today, this macabre event is immortalized with a bit of dark humor, epitomized by the 15th Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Race & Parade in downtown Manitou Springs, located near Colorado Springs. During the race, participants act as pallbearers as one of their teammates takes a seat in their homemade, and often eccentric, coffins. Racers then run a course, hoping to post the quickest time. Other events are held in tandem with the races, including a tour of the historic Miramont Castle. For additional event details, contact Historic Manitou Springs at 800-642-2567 or online at Manitousprings.org.
Event Details
Emma Crawford Coffin Race & Parade: Oct. 24, 2009
354 Manitou Ave.
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Price: Free
Phone: 719-685-5089
Manitousprings.org
Peanuts™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express: Oct. 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 and 31, 2009
The historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - first operated in 1882 - will again host a ride in search of the Great Pumpkin. After a trip along this narrow gauge route, families detrain at a pumpkin patch, where those familiar with Peanuts™, will meet Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy. But there’s more to the activities than selecting a pumpkin for this year’s jack-o-lantern; live music, bouncy play structures, trick-or-treating and a hay bale maze add to the delight of visiting families. For reservations, call 888-872-4607 or visit Durangotrain.com. See what else the city of Durango has planned for the fall season by visiting them online at Durango.org.
Event Details
Peanuts™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express: Oct. 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 and 31, 2009
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
479 Main Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
Price: Standard Class: Children (ages 2-11), $24; Adults, $32. Premium Class: Children (ages 2-11), $34; Adults, $42
Phone: 888-872-4607
Durangotrain.com
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