[Haunted bedroom at the Molly Brown House in Denver, CO. Photo: Jesse] Haunted and spooky places are located all around the world, and Colorado is no exception. It’s one place high elevation state that offers some great paranormal activity.
If you’re traveling to Colorado and want to explore the spookiest places it has on offer, we’ve compiled some of the favorites. Here are some of the scariest spots, ranging from obsolete mining towns and century-old hotels to ethereal cemeteries and homes of ill-fated events. During the months of September and October those around the Mile High City can terrify themselves at one of Denver’s spookiest haunted houses.
Colorado’s Most Haunted Places for Year Round Chills
Haunted hallway at Stanley Hotel. Photo: mrlanphear
Haunted places in Colorado are located from Denver to Aspen, and everywhere in between. People report ghostly sighting at a number of the following locations. Let’s take a look.
1. Cheesman Park
Path through Cheesman Park. Photo: Ken Lund
It’s one of the most delightful recreational areas in Denver – a paramount spot for jogging, picnicking, and enjoying yourselves. However, originally, Cheesman Park established on the top of a cemetery known as Mount Prospect Graveyard.
In 2010, workers were digging channels for the garden’s irrigation system, found four human skeletons out of the abandoned graveyard. Many people who visited this place have reported frightening and ghostly experiences, with some reports of seeing many apparitions walking the park of a night.
2. Stanley Hotel
Nighttime at Stanley Hotel. Photo: Circled Thrice
The list of spookiest places would be incomplete if we didn’t mention the Stanley Hotel. This hotel is situated in Estes Park and is teamed with ghostly and frightening stories. In accordance with the staff working here for a long-time, four spirits more often than not, have been found roaming in the corridors – most markedly Eddie, Elizabeth, Paul, and Lucy.
Its Concert Hall is particularly believed for paranormal and ghost like activities; laughter, mysterious footsteps, echoes, chilly drafts, and lights flicker to greet its visitors.
3. Hotel Colorado
Glenwood’s Hotel Colorado. Photo: Melanie Wynne
Various 19th-century accommodations are located in Colorado, however, not many could live up to the hospital in the course of 2nd World War, which hosted 500 wounded military soldiers in its slot. Nor could they claim of the massive basement ovens, which functioned as a cemetery for the dead.
Alas! In the heart of Glenwood Springs, Hotel Colorado could say that and much more. The hotel is reputed as a ghostly place. In addition, the spirits of the Indian dwellers who hung around before their final exile have also contributed to its spooky reputation. Many people have heard strange noises and have seen paranormal activity with things moving and apparitions appearing. It’s not for the weak hearted.
4. Hotel Jerome
Aspen’s Hotel Jerome. Photo: A
Hotel Jerome is second to none when we talk about the spookiest and ghostliest place in Colorado. It offers a calm and luxury stay in the township of Aspen. It’s famous for its exceptional blend of historical heritage and contemporary luxury.
In 1880, the biggest silver nugget was extracted from the indigenous Smuggler Mine and in subsequent to that, in 1889, the Aspen town was established on the top of the silver mine. The hotel kept on thriving with people until the mines became closed. After that, the hotel’s space was refurbished to become the hot spot of the social life of the town.
The hotel is rumored to have a boy’s ghost who drowned and died in its swimming pool. It’s said that the boy will appear randomly and stare at visitors. Do you think you’re ready for this?
5. Highlands Ranch Mansion
Highlands Ranch Mansion. Photo: rickspace1983 cj7
In 1891, this castle-like, sprawling stone-house was built by J.W. Springer – a well-heeled Easterner who set up the Cattle Ranch and Cross Country Horse. In 1926, F. Kistler bought the Highlands Ranch Mansion and his daughter Julia’s ghost is alleged to haunt this house from then on. Many people claim they have heard her sobs and have seen her silhouetted figure even when the place was vacant.
6. Molly Brown House
Molly Brown House. Photo: apprently
Surprisingly, Molly Brown was one of the Titanic survivors – she was renowned for her charitable, philanthropic, and humanitarian socialite status. People visit her house frequently and have reported the spirits’ activity there. Her house is one of the most popular haunted spots in Colorado to visit when looking for paranormal activity.
7. Imperial Hotel
Cripple Creek’s Imperial Hotel. Photo: seanmugs
This hotel was established in 1896 for accommodating the flood of visitors and miners to this area. Early in 20th century, the hotel was owned by an Englishman whose name was George Long. His eldest daughter named Alice had some mental issues. She was violent to the extent that they had to lock her in the room.
Unluckily, during George’s stay at the Imperial Hotel, he was going to the basement by stairs where he fell and died. Alice is speculated to have struck her father with the cast-iron skillet in his head and caused his death.
Today, the guests more often than not, report the presence of a ghost, especially in the halls. Security reports hearing of mysterious voices. Guests, particularly ladies, report that they feel somebody is touching them especially during the night time.
8. Museum of Colorado Prisons
Canon City’s Museum of Colorado Prisons. Photo: Kevin Stewart
The Museum of Colorado Prisons was initially known as the Colorado Territorial Penitentiary when it was opened in 1871. The three-story establishment was known not to have any walls, and inmates were instructed to return to the facility at a certain hour or risk getting locked out. The specialty museum was officially unveiled in 1982 as part of the Colorado Women’s Prison, which replaced the Territorial Penitentiary.
Aside from its historical value, however, people who have visited the Museum of Colorado Prisons can also feel a lingering presence in some parts of the establishment. The old laundry room appears to smell of tobacco that isn’t anywhere near the vicinity, and cold spots plague the area. In the vacant Cell 19, visitors can sometimes hear coughing and pictures feature ghost orbs that appear to be in the empty cell.
If you’re any sort of a horror fan, the Centennial State could be your next destination. Plan a trip and prepare your mind for the adventures coming your way. Seek out our bucket list of the spookiest places in Colorado and satisfy your horror buds – most likely will give you the goosebumps.
