Hiking to Doc Holliday's Grave in Colorado for Free

Hashtag Colorado Life

English - October 16, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
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#41: From wild west stories to gold rush ghost towns, Colorado is known for its colorful history. And Doc Holliday’s story is no different. Doc Holliday is well-known for being a dentist, gambler and gunfighter in the late 1800’s. Visiting his grave is one of the top attractions in Glenwood Springs.

In this episode, you will learn more about Colorado and the iconic story of Doc Holliday, how he died, and how to visit his tombstone. Ryan and Carrie share details of Doc’s life and death, as well as where he is buried.

The hike up to Doc Holliday’s grave is no easy feat. However, this fun and free walk ends with a beautiful view overlooking Glenwood Springs below, as well as tons of historical stories seen throughout Linwood Cemetery.

While in the city, you can learn more about Doc Holliday’s life thanks to the Doc Holliday Museum. This is a standalone museum dedicated to the life and artifacts of Doc Holliday, right in the heart of downtown Glenwood Springs.

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