Lariat Loop National Scenic Self Guided Audio Driving Tour
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Discover Colorado's rich history and stunning landscapes on the Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway Tour. This self-guided driving experience starts in historic Golden, leading you through iconic sites such as the Buffalo Bill Museum and Chimney Gulch Trail. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views from scenic overlooks and explore the vibrant stories behind Colorado's Wild West legends. Perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike, this tour allows you to set your own pace and includes professional narration to enrich your journey.
- Begin your adventure in historic Golden, Colorado
- Explore scenic overlooks and learn about Colorado's Wild West history
- Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum and enjoy stunning mountain views
- Enjoy a flexible, self-paced driving experience with offline GPS-guided narration
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 2 hours – 4 hours
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Guided experience
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires.
- Self Guided Driving Tour of Lariat Loop on our Self-Guided Tour app
Not included
- No admission to museums on the road, this tour is all outside on our app
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Discover one of Colorado's most spectacular scenic drives on this self-guided GPS audio tour of the historic Lariat Loop. Starting in Golden, climb the winding switchbacks of Lookout Mountain, visit Buffalo Bill's final resting place, search for bison in Genesee Park, and explore the charming mountain town of Evergreen. Continue through dramatic Bear Creek Canyon to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre before finishing at Dinosaur Ridge, where ancient fossils reveal Colorado's prehistoric past. Along the way, uncover fascinating stories of the Wild West, gold rush pioneers, historic mountain roads, and the discoveries that changed our understanding of dinosaurs. With GPS-triggered narration, stories play automatically as you drive. Explore at your own pace, stop for photos, enjoy optional hikes, and experience the Colorado Rockies without joining a crowded bus tour.
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Stop 2
Visit the mountaintop resting place of legendary Wild West showman Buffalo Bill Cody. Discover the extraordinary controversy surrounding his burial, enjoy sweeping views of the Colorado foothills, and optionally explore a museum filled with artifacts from his famous Wild West shows.
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Stop 3
Keep your eyes open for Colorado's magnificent bison herd as you travel through scenic mountain meadows. Learn how conservation efforts beginning in 1914 helped protect these iconic animals from extinction, and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding Rocky Mountain landscape.
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Stop 4
Discover the charming mountain community of Evergreen, once a summer retreat for Denver's wealthiest families. Admire beautiful Evergreen Lake, learn the dramatic history of its dam, and explore a picturesque downtown surrounded by pine-covered mountains.
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Stop 5
Finish your adventure at one of America's most remarkable dinosaur fossil sites. Walk along a prehistoric landscape featuring real dinosaur tracks and ancient bones embedded in rock, and discover the famous 19th-century fossil discoveries that helped launch the legendary Bone Wars.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
The tour starts at the Golden Welcome Center, you'll discover it's history then start the tour
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $11.99 per person
- Free cancellation
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