Douglas has a rich and intriguing history as a western town, which can be discovered on a number of free self-guided walking tours. Historic Residences of Douglas takes you to the former homes of the 19th-century pioneers who transformed an untamed wilderness into a thriving frontier settlement. Businesses that sprung up in the area between 1886 and 1926 are explored in the Downtown Buildings Tour.

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