Colorado is filled with tales of ghostly activity. From haunted hotels to strange roads, its past holds centuries of tragedy and mystery that make for fascinating stories.
Molly Brown’s house has long been considered one of Colorado’s most haunted places, and both visitors to her museum and staff members have reported strange happenings such as JJ smelling his pipe while smoking it, lights flickering spontaneously, or sounds from Molly – including smells associated with JJ’s pipe smoking and lights flickering without cause.
Hotel Colorado
Colorado is famous for its haunted hotels, such as Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. This legendary establishment has hosted notable figures such as Teddy Roosevelt and Molly Brown – not to mention World War II hospital and morgue services during that era. Alleged murders and deaths also took place here and it is said that spirits still roam its halls today.
Hotel guests have reported experiencing unexplained sounds and events at this property, including elevators moving on their own, doors opening and closing by themselves and even an odd scent of cigar smoke. Many suspect a ghostly presence at this hotel including former owner F.O. Stanley and Flora from previous love triangles inhabiting Room 320 where many often see Flora lurking.
The Molly Brown House
Molly Brown House stands as an intimate museum located along Millionaires Row in Capitol Hill’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, and shines a spotlight on Victorian Denver. Once home of Margaret Brown (better known by her nickname of The Unsinkable Molly), this museum pays homage to Victorian Denver through her remarkable life story – her activism, preservation efforts and children’s literacy programs are but some examples of her impactful contributions; she made history for Denver through Titanic disaster survival and inspired musical and movie tributes as a result.
By the 1970s, the mansion had fallen into such disrepair that its demise seemed imminent. Instead, however, a local group raised funds to restore it using architectural research, paint chip analysis, and original photographs from 1910 as guides for restoration efforts.
Visitors have reported seeing ghostly figures known as Molly roaming around the museum and hearing her soft voice echo from closets and bathrooms. Additionally, other paranormal activity here includes hearing the sound of someone humming in their bedroom as well as sensing an aroma of tobacco smoke wafting from rooms near first-floor stairs; as well as witnessing an expressionless reflection in a mirror near first-floor stairs showing somber facial features that displays sadness.
Highlands Ranch Mansion
Highlands Ranch Mansion’s long history and numerous reports of unexplained events have earned it the reputation as one of the state’s most haunted spots, but is it really? According to its website, no paranormal activity is acknowledged at the mansion and any reported noises could just be cold drafts or an old house shifting around it.
John W. Springer was one of the initial owners of this mansion and is remembered today for his involvement with historical events such as Sand Creek Massacre. Eliza Springer passed away at this home; there are reports that her ghost still inhabits it today. Additionally, ownership changed several times with each new owner bringing their own cultural flare to this estate.
For an unforgettable Halloween experience, why not join a guided group tour through Colorado’s most haunted spots? Discover more of its sinister past while having some good old-fashioned fun along the way!
Central City Masonic Cemetery
Visitors report seeing ghostly laughter at odd hours, unidentified footsteps and even a playful spirit inside the Lace House Museum (1863 house turned museum).
A haunted cemetery exists within the town’s oldest cemetery, as well as Freemason gravesites that house them. An apparition known as Lady in Black has been seen leaving bouquets of blue columbines at John Cameron’s gravestone on April 5 and November 1. She may be mourning his untimely death from 1884, leaving flowers.
On November 1st, ghost hunters entered a cemetery hoping to encounter the lady in black. They located her near John Cameron’s gravestone but she soon vanished as they approached. When confronted about this act of theft according to common superstitions, she laughed it off while laughing off our criticism anyway! Surrounded by aspens with views of snowcapped mountains in the distance.
