Most Haunted Places in Colorado

Central City Opera House

Central City, CO

This historic opera house was the first in town, and is haunted by at least three ghosts. These include a former doorman, an actor who drank himself to death and a long dead female patron. Staff claim to occasionally smell alcohol and cigar smoke when no one is around, and …

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Croke-Patterson Mansion - Patterson Inn

Denver, CO

The 1890 Croke-Patterson Mansion, now bed-and-breakfast, has had an interesting history. So the stories go, original owner Thomas B. Croke entered the mansion just once, and whatever he saw or felt there was enough to convince him never to come back. He sold it to Thomas M. Patterson, who owned …

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Red Crags Bed and Breakfast Inn

Manitou Springs, CO

This historic manor house is located on a hill near the town, and is believe to be haunt by a young girl in a green dress who stands at the end of guests beds. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Rosemount Museum

Pueblo, CO

Rosemount Museum is housed in a 1893 mansion that is believed to be haunted by some unknown spirits. Witnesses describe footsteps and other unexplained sounds, shadows, eerie lights, and occasional apparitions. The mansion was originally built by John A. and Margaret Thatcher and has 37 rooms. Tours are available.

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Train Bridge Over Kiowa Creek

Bennett, CO

Locals tell of a huge train wreck that once occurred over the Kiowa Creek bridge, killing many passengers. On some nights, they say, a ghost train can be seen riding over the bridge.

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Western State College - Robidoux Hall

Gunnison, CO

The third floor of Roubidoux Hall at Western State College has a ghost, that of a man who died of smoke inhalation during a fire several years ago. Students have seen his apparition at the side of their bed at night, and have found the doors locked from the outside, …

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Buffalo Bill Museum

Golden, CO

Buffalo Bill’s Grave and Museum on Lookout Mountain is believed to be haunted by Buffalo Bill himself. But that's not all. Legend has it that a woman fell to her death on the premises, and her apparition has been seen here as well. Ghostly evidence: Witnesses say objects fall or …

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Bronco Billy's Casino

Cripple Creek, CO

Guests and visitors to the casino have seen the apparition of a young girl on the staircase of the building, as well as looking out the windows down into the street. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Butch's Cafe

Delta, CO

Mike the past owner has been seen there. This place has been investigated numerous times. (Submitted by Cynthia H)

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Chateau L'Acadienne

Central City, CO

This 1870's bed and breakfast inn was built during the gold rush era, and is rumoured to be haunted. Guests claim to have encountered the apparition of a young woman in an old-fashioned dress, who has been known to move jewellery around rooms at night. Word is though that this …

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Crested Butte Cemetery

Crested Butte, CO

An allegedly dirty and stinky but friendly hitchhiking ghost is said to come from the cemetery looking for passersby to give him a ride to Gothic. He's seen along the mountain near dawn, and isn't familiar with modern cars. He has been known to ask drivers “What do you call …

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Dogwood Cocktail Cabin

Crested Butte, CO

Before Dogwood Cocktail Cabin was a lounge, it was an actual cabin where miners once lived--and some still do. The ghosts of deceased miners are said to show up as anomalies on photographs taken inside.

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Empire Restaurant - Pasquinis

Louisville, CO

Formerly Pasquini's, a pizzeria, the Empire Restaurant now occupies the building. The building is rumored to be haunted by a young woman who was shot to death while trying to break up a fight here during the turn of the century, when it was a gambling hall. Witnesses say they …

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Grosvenor Arms Apartments

Denver, CO

The ghost of a man in a suit has been seen in the mirrors of the apartment lobby, and the presence of a woman has been felt on the eighth floor of the building. The top floor storage units are haunted by a shadow that stalks residents around until they …

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Herzog House

Parker, CO

This historic house was built in 1911, and is rumoured to be haunted by a man named Lewis who died during the 1900's. Tenants have reported feeling cold spots and hearing strange banging noises with no apparent origin. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Metlo Building

Denver, CO

Our office has had remotes fly off shelves and the security cameras have captured light reflections and moving lights that can't be explained. Weird noises and smells are not uncommon. Very weird feeling that someone is in the bathroom happens quite often. Cleaning crew that operates laundry by out of …

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Miramont Castle Museum

Manitou Springs, CO

Ghosts reported at this 40-room Victorian castle are thought to be those of the Francolon family, and include a woman in a black dress who shows up as a reflection, a man, and a little girl. The place was used as a sanitarium for several years as well.

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Oak Tree Inn

Yampa, CO

Located just down the street from the haunted Royal Hotel, this inn was built on the site of a former hospital. Guests staying here have reported seeing the apparition of a cowboy, smelling cigarette smoke and hearing two young children playing in the hotel corridors. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Old Glendale Stagecoach Station

Penrose, CO

The eerie ruins of the old 1861 Glendale Stagecoach Station are said to be haunted by a gray lady, Kathleen Cooper. Katherine was singing in 1877 when gold prospector Julian LaSalle first met her, and they fell in love. But Julian had business to attend to, and left on the …

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Richthofen Castle

Denver, CO

The previous owners of the castle have reported hearing disembodied footsteps when no one is around, and having objects moved around the building and reappearing weeks later. There have also been sightings of a glowing apparition in one of the castle's towers. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Red Rocks Amphitheater

Golden, CO

The famous Red Rocks Amphitheater in the Rocky Mountain Foothills is a popular concert venue that's rumored to be haunted by a couple of ghosts. One is a bearded man holding a bottle, believed to be a miner. He shows for a moment and then disappears. The other is a …

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Heritage Square

Golden, CO

Heritage Square is a shopping center and amusement park that has a haunted legend. The resident spirit is a man who long ago was killed after falling in love with a Native-American girl. Her family didn't approve of the match, and he was chasing her in his wagon when he …

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The Pondy Pool Hall

Cedaredge, CO

Staff at this small town pool hall claim to have heard ghostly voices, seen doors slam shut of their own accord and have glimpsed apparitions out of the corner of their eye. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO

The University of Northern Colorado is said to be haunted by ghosts both real and imaginary. "Edith" was created when photographer Barry Gutierrez made a series of ghostly photographs starring dance student Jamie Mills, but real disembodied spirits are said to linger here as well, from a ghost who stacks …

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Denver International Airport

Denver, CO

Some folks say the technical problems experienced by the Denver International Airport--and the strange things that happen to its employees and travelers--occurred because the airport was built atop a Native American burial ground.

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Mount Vernon Country Club

Golden, CO

Stories about the Mount Vernon Country Club say a ghost has been heard walking across the lobby floor when no one is walking in the building. When the employee who heard the ghost asked "Who's there?" he was surprised to see a straw fly from a glass on a shelf …

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Silver Cliff Cemetery Ghost Lights

Silver Cliff, CO

Silver Cliff Cemetery, around since the early 1880s, is known for its mysterious dancing lights. The blue or white lights or spheres float through the graveyard and sometimes even bounce on the gravestones. The phenomenon was first noted by some miners who had gone through the cemetery as a shortcut; …

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Avery House

Fort Collins, CO

The beautiful sandstone Avery House, built in 1879 for Franklin and Sara Avery and their three children, is now used as a history museum. The museum is thought to be haunted by Avery family members. Some reports say an unhappy child's spirit haunts the middle bedroom upstairs and other spirits …

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Highline Cafe and Saloon - Mountain Muffin

Hartsel, CO

Formerly Mountain Muffin Restaurant, the Highline Cafe and Saloon building was an ice cream parlor in the 1900s. Its back room is rumored to have been the setting for a hanging suicide long ago. So the story goes, a man killed another man over a love triangle, and then hanged …

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Lace House Museum

Central City, CO

This historic house was moved from its original location due to the demand of the casino economy, and it is unclear as to whether the ghosts that inhabited the old building moved with it. In any case, workers and visitors used to report ghostly laughter, disembodied footsteps and a shadowy …

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Palace Hotel and Casino

Cripple Creek, CO

Although reports say it may no longer be open as a hotel, this Old West hotel and casino has been featured on the History Channel. It is said that Miss Kitty, the wife of hotel owner Dr. Chambers, passed away in Room 3, but she still turns down the beds …

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Rehder Building

Steamboat Springs, CO

The ghost of a woman in period clothing has been seen wandering around the building on the ground floor. Banging noises and ghostly music come out of the attic, and the terrifying apparition of an old floating man has been seen. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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The Slogar

Crested Butte, CO

Slogar’s is locally famous for its fried chicken--and its ghosts. Witnesses have seen apparitions of saloon girls in big skirts late at night.

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Denver Union Station

Denver, CO

The presence of a military officer has been felt on one of the platforms, as if he is still waiting for a train. A shadowy apparition which appeared to be lost was seen by many during the mid-twentieth century, but has not been seen recently. Also not seen recently was …

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Parklane Swimming Pool

Aurora, CO

In 2012 of 4th of July I was going to work around 6:00 a.m. Tagging along was my mother and father. Then we were driving down 30th avenue passing by the pool with saw a figure of what seems to be an old lady in a black dress. she had …

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Justina L. Ford Home - Black American West Museum

Denver, CO

This historic home and museum was the residence of Justina Ford, Colorado's first African-American female doctor. Staff members have seen a ghostly female figure, assumed to be Ford herself, who walks through the rooms. Some witnesses have felt a touch on the cheek. A male ghost, thought to be Ford's …

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Nino's Mexican Restaurant

Alamosa, CO

This atmospheric restaurant is housed inside an old hotel, and is rumoured to be haunted by a variety of ghosts. Staff and diners have reported lights turning on and off of their own accord, the apparition of a cowboy and a ghostly presence that brushes past them in the hallways. …

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Pete and Macs

Northglenn, CO

Has been a doggie daycare (Pete & Macs, Comfy K9 etc.) security cameras have caught garbage can lids flying off. It will be quiet in the dog boarding room and then all of the dogs will start barking for no reason and barking at a certain direction. Past employees have …

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Romeo Town Hall

Romeo, CO

People have reported feeling uneasy while inside this rural town hall, which was formerly a private residence. Others claim to have had objects thrown at them by a vengeful spirit and have heard unusual noises during the night. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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The Brittany Hill

Thornton, CO

The former Brittany Hill restaurant, now Crystal Rose (a venue for special events), is rumored to be haunted. Witnesses say an embracing ghostly couple can be seen in the tower window. Legend has it that the mansion's former owner was unfaithful to his wife, and as a result, she jumped …

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University of Colorado Boulder - The College Inn

Boulder, CO

Sadly, this building was recently (2013) demolished due to asbestos issues. At the former inn, the south side of the third floor used to be a hot spot for supernatural activity. Witnesses have seen smoky forms, bloodlike stains that appear on the walls, and elevator doors that open and close …

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Littleton Cemetery

Littleton, CO

Littleton Cemetery's eerie story is about alleged cannibal Alfred Packer, who is buried here. But it's not Packer's ghost, it's his goat who haunts the graveyard. Angelica the Goat, alleged to have been Packer's spirit medium, is believed to linger in spirit here among the graves.

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Hilton Garden Inn

Glendale, CO

These aren't alleged, this just happened to me personally on Dec 30, 2015, just 2 weeks ago. I came out to Denver to do some work for a couple of days. The weather was bitterly cold, 4 or 5 degrees in the mornings and maybe 20 in the afternoons. The …

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University of Denver

Denver, CO

The University of Denver's Mary Reed Hall is reported to have cold and warm spots, doors that open on their own, electrical anomalies, and an apparition, which some say is either building namesake Mary Reed or her daughter Margery. Likewise, Mrs. DuPont's apparition has been seen sitting and reading (in …

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Days Inn Colorado Springs Airport

Colorado Springs, CO

If you stay in Room 207, you may met up with the ghostly older gentleman who haunts it. Rumor has it that in that room there are cold spots, curtains that open or close by themselves, and strange thumping sounds when no one else is there.

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Craftwood Inn

Manitou Springs, CO

This 1912 inn houses a secret room, which is believed to be haunted by a pioneer settler. An eerie presence also roams the halls of the building, occasionally scaring guests and staff alike. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Denver Press Club

Denver, CO

Loud footsteps are heard on the second floor of the building when no one is around. Silverware is rearranged, and an evil presence is felt in the basement. The apparition of a transparent figure in a policeman cloak has been seen by numerous people dining at the club. (Submitted by …

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Elite Barber Shop

Longmont, CO

The ghost of a former barber, Shorty, is said to roam the shop after hours. A photograph of Shorty hangs on the barber shop wall near the front door paying homage to the spirit. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Poncha Pass

Salida, CO

Poncha Pass has a tract of land with a dugout cabin, corral and little gold mine. It's owned by the Boy Scouts and is used for their Rocky Mountain High Adventure base. The dugout is said to be haunted, as moans and murmurs are heard coming from it in the …

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Porter Real Estate Building

Alamosa, CO

Rumoured to be a former hospital, a long dead patient allegedly still roams the halls after dark. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Summit Springs Battlefield

Otis, CO

Summit Springs Battlefield is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of those who died here. The 1869 Battle of Summit Springs between Army colonel Eugene A. Carr and the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers took the life of Native-American Chief Tall Bull, among other casualties. Ghostly soldiers and Native Americans may …

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The Gold Pan

Breckenridge, CO

Although this 1870's saloon is now home to a bustling restaurant and bar, much of the paranormal activity reported in this building is confined to the upper floor, where tenants of several rented rooms have reported the spirits of a woman and a miner. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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The Prospector Restaurant

Breckenridge, CO

This former boarding house is now an old-fashioned restaurant, and is haunted by a female presence known to staff and diners as 'Sylvia'. She is somewhat hostile towards females, but warmer towards males. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Ute Inn Bar and Grill

Woodland Park, CO

Haunted by the original owner Bert Berdstrum and his friend and original bar manager a man by the name Dutch. Also said to haunt the establishment are the ghost of two women. Reports of what felt like hair being slightly braised, smells of a woman's perfume when no customers wearing …

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Adam's Mark - Antlers Hilton

Colorado Springs, CO

At least three ghosts are said to reside in this historic renovated hotel: a male, a female, and a little girl. The male hangs out in the bar, and the female walks down the back stairs, dressed up as if for a night on the town. The little girl has …

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Underground Bar and Grill

Colorado Springs, CO

Witnesses say orbs show up in photos taken here, and some folks tell of objects being thrown and broken in the back bar area when no one is there. A female spirit is believed to haunt the elevator and the upper-story buildings. The haunting is believed to stem from the …

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Rose Street Bed and Breakfast

Georgetown, CO

Guests at this historic bed and breakfast claim to have seen the apparition of a woman standing on the landing, while others claim to have heard sobs coming from disused rooms. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Alps Motel

Leadville, CO

It is said that this motel is haunted, as is evidenced by drastic changes in temperature and a pervasive feeling of dread.

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Costello Street Coffee House

Florissant, CO

The 1886 Costello Street Coffee House, once a private home, is purported to house the ghost of former owner James Costello, who passed away there. Costello's wife Catherine also died here when her dress caught fire. The restaurant's ghosts are said to turn lights on, play with animated holiday figures, …

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Rock Ledge Ranch

Colorado Springs, CO

This former 1800's tuberculosis hospital is now a museum, and is rumoured to be haunted. Phenomena reported here includes disembodied footsteps, lights turning on and off of their own accord and a rocking chair which rocks by itself. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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The Buckhorn Exchange

Denver, CO

Denver’s oldest restaurant and holder of liquor license #1 in Colorado, the 1893 establishment was originally a trading post that catered to miners, railroad builders and pioneers. The restaurant boasts of President Theodore Roosevelt's 1905 visit as well as its plethora of ghostly patrons. Reports abound of voices, footsteps, and …

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Woodglenn Park

Thornton, CO

According to local legend, some high school students played a joke on one of their friends here, locking him in the park restroom. The restroom caught fire, and the teen died. Screams are said to come at night from the place where the restroom is; however, the building is no …

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Elk Mountain Lodge

Crested Butte, CO

The 1919 hotel was originally built for miners, and was used as such until the Big Mine closed in 1952. It changed hands and became the Elk Mountain Lodge. It still has the original coal stove and buttresses, and it's said to be haunted by the spirits of those who …

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Peacock Bed and Breakfast Inn

Manitou Springs, CO

This 1892 bed and breakfast inn is no longer in operation, but was formerly a bordello. Spectres reported here include a ghostly woman trying on jewellery, and a horde of ghosts who have been heard on the back staircase late at night. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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River's Inn Bed and Breakfast

Antonito, CO

Three ghosts are believed to haunt this historic bed and breakfast. The first is a gentleman in a suit, who has been seen in the rooms of guests and in the front parlour room. Cigar smoke is often smelt when there is no one around. The other two apparitions seen …

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Uptown Music and Video Store

La Junta, CO

Housed inside a converted church, this upbeat music and video rental store is allegedly haunted by three ghosts, including an enraged parishioner, a cleaning lady and a former proprietor. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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Denver Public Library

Denver, CO

Denver Public Library has a ghost in the basement, say some. The ghost has been known to shove people hard as they walk, scaring some security guards so badly that at least one has quit because of it.

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River's Inn Bed and Breakfast

Antonito, CO

River’s Inn Bed and Breakfast is haunted by Annie, and possibly others. Witnesses have seen the little girl named Annie, and heard her laughing and playing. Voices of a man and woman also have been heard, and the spirits have answered questions posed by ghost investigators. Annie's fingerprints in flour …

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