Haunted Places in Colorado

Get ready to read about the haunted places in Colorado. We will even be going over the Stanley Hotel, the hotel for Stephen Kings book The Shining! Among the spooky places in Colorado is a road that is both beautiful and haunted. So, get comfy and come read about these haunting places in Colorado.

Let’s Get Into These Spooky Places In Colorado:

Molly Brown House Museum

The former occupants of the Molly Brown house, located in Denver, Colorado. Built in the late 1800s, the house was the home of the famous Titanic survivor and socialite Molly Brown. Mollys spirit, as well as her husband and daughter, is still residing there.

Many of the staff and visitors have reported hearing strange sounds and seeing strange shadows moving around the house. People often see an apparition of an older woman in Victorian clothing that they believe to be Molly. Unexplained noises, movement of objects, sightings, furniture rearrangement, doors opening and closing have also been reported.

Some of the staff and visitors have smelt smoke from a tobacco pipe when no one is smoking. Mr. Brown in life, was fond of smoking. Molly’s daughter seems to just stay in her room and mainly causing the blind to rise and fall.

There have also been reports of electrical appliances turning on and off for no apparent reason. The ghostly activity in the Molly Brown House does not seem to be malicious. Rather a sign of the spirit of Molly still being present in the house. To this day, the staff of the house still believe that Molly’s spirit is still lingering in the house. Some believe even looking out for the people who live and visit there. There is more to Molly Brown than just her haunted house. If you would like to learn more this is a fantastic article both about the hauntings as well as who Molly Brown was in life.

Phantom Canyon Road

The Phantom Canyon Road in Colorado is a mysterious place. People have reported creepy sightings and marvel at the breathtaking views of it. The road stretches for miles through the Rocky Mountains, with steep cliffs, dark forests and ghostly tunnels. People think the spirits of those who perished on the road haunt it. The haunting stories only add to its eerie atmosphere.

There are tales of unexplained lights, ghostly figures, strange sounds and apparitions that appear out of nowhere. Some say they have seen a phantom train, the spirit of an old miner, or a phantom stagecoach. Others have reported hearing strange noises, like sounds of hooves clattering on the road or the rattle of chains.

People have also reported feeling uneasy and feeling a sense of dread when traveling through the canyon. One of the more famous ghost is a former prisoner. People have seen the man wandering around, despite his execution in 1890.

The area was also a popular spot for wild west shootouts. Many believe that the spirits of those killed in these shootouts still haunt the road. The Phantom Canyon Road is a spooky and mysterious place, and has been the source of many ghost stories over the years.

The Brown Palace Hotel

This Hotel in Denver, Colorado has long been the site of many paranormal sightings. A variety of ghostly figures still haunt the iconic 1892 building. From a former owner to the spirit of a small child.

Some of the most common sightings involve the spirit of the hotel’s former owner, William “Bill” Brown. Bill is said to still haunt the hotel, often seen in the lobby or walking the halls. Also, he has been seen in the hotel’s bar, where he enjoyed spending his time when he was alive. Other sightings include the ghost of a small child running around the hotel. Guests have reported hearing the sound of a child laughing or crying. Some have even seen the child running through the halls.

There have also been reports of the spirit of a woman in an old-fashioned dress walking the halls. Some guests report feeling a strange presence in the hotel, especially in the older parts of the building. Finally, some guests have reported seeing a figure in a long black coat walking the halls. This figure is thought to be the spirit of a former employee who worked at the hotel before it closed in the early 1900.

Central City Masonic Cemetery

The Central City Masonic Cemetery in Central City, Colorado has been a source of eerie hauntings for many years. The original settlers founded the cemetery in 1877.

There are still restless spirits wandering the grounds. There have been many reports of strange noises, eerie shadows, and even ghostly singing. Some visitors have reported seeing a white apparition in the cemetery. Others reported actually seeing a ghostly figure in a white robe walking through the cemetery.

There are also reports of paranormal activity in the cemetery. Ghostly apparitions are said to appear in photos and knock on tombstones in the cemetery. The Central City Masonic Cemetery is a fascinating place to visit and explore.

The Stanley Hotel

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado is a historic landmark that is known for its haunted activity. The hotel, built in 1909 by Freelan Oscar Stanley, was the inspiration for Stephen King’s 1977 novel, The Shining.

The haunting of the Stanley Hotel began in the 1940s. Guests reported seeing the ghost of Freelan Oscar Stanley walking through the halls. Other guests claim to have seen the ghost of a woman in Victorian clothing. As well as the ghost of a bellhop who knocks on doors and appears in bathrooms. There have been numerous reports of strange noises, such as doors slamming, furniture moving, sightings of strange lights and figures. There have also been reports of ghostly children playing in the hallways. There is also a ghostly couple that dances in the ballroom.

The Stanley Hotel is considered to be one of the most haunted places in the United States. Several documentaries and television shows have featured the hotel, including Ghost Adventures and Most Haunted. The hotel also offers nightly ghost tours and other paranormal activities for guests. With its long history of hauntings and unexplained phenomena. As one of the nation’s most haunted hotels, the Stanley Hotel should come as no surprise.

Thanks For Reading!

From Roads to fancy hotels, Colorado really had it all for haunted places. So far this is only the second state that has a haunted road! (The other one is in Alaska). If you are still looking for more spooky places, check out the Haunted Places page. If you’re looking for creepy creatures and cryptids, check out the Cryptids page! Make sure you also check out Colorado’s Cryptid page too!