Colorado Road Trip
I spotted this fabulous neon sign, 2 years ago. Don and I were leaving Glenwood Springs, after our stay at the historic Hotel Colorado, when I spotted the 20-foot sign. "Look at that!" I shouted to my driver. Poor Don misses so much when we're on the road. "I can't believe that was just a block away from our hotel!" I added the tavern to my "next time" list and we continued on. |
Lunch at the Saloon
This June, we were traveling through Glenwood Springs again. It was lunchtime and we were in luck. The saloon opened at 10 am.
1880's
Doc's Bar?
Beer at the Bar
Don and I split a beer... since we were on the road. I offered up a toast to the famous gambler/gunfighter/dentist.
Admiring the Bar
I allowed myself to look like a tourist, when I pulled out my cell phone to snap a few more photos. I loved the old cash register, tucked between the liquor bottles and beer taps. The arching backbar and mirrors glowed, with more neon.
Quick Lunch
Don and I chose this place for the iconic sign. Even though the bar caters to tourists, we did not assume we'd get good food. I always keep my expectations low.
Exploring
Photos
I was glad to have daytime lighting, to help me explore with my camera.
Big Nose Kate
Eerie History
I wish I could have learned a little more about the building itself. The tavern's front, was such a funny mix of wood and stone, shingles and brick. It was hard to tell what the original building looked like. I tried to search for some info about the neon sign's history. All I learned was that the sign appeared in the 1950's. I did however learn some creepy info about a bartender being murdered at Doc Holliday's about 20 years ago. That's not history they're going to print in the menu. |