Denver, the Mile-High City, is renowned for its panoramic mountain views, craft breweries, and a vibrant cultural scene. But come autumn, a darker side of Denver emerges as it embraces the eerie and the mysterious. If you’re a fan of heart-pounding thrills, ghostly apparitions, and things that go bump in the night, Denver’s haunted houses … Read more
The Top 5 Haunted Houses in Denver, Colorado If you’re looking for a good scare this Halloween season, look no further than Denver, Colorado. Home to some of the most haunted houses in the country, Denver is sure to give you a fright. From the Stanley Hotel, made famous by Stephen King’s “The Shining,” to … Read more
October in Colorado means cooler days and beautiful fall foliage. But this month has a fun, spookier side, with the tricks and treats of Halloween. Take a lantern-lit tour through a cemetery in Glenwood Springs, soak in some horror flicks in Telluride or visit a haunted hotel in Ouray. Here are six spooky activities to … Read more
For a first-hand look at Wild West history, check out the Blake Street Vault in downtown Denver. The restaurant’s original 19th-century architectural details and collection of Old West relics are something to see. But our favorite lure to this locale is the guided tour where guests learn the story of Lydia, a saloon girl who … Read more
A ghost hunter’s fantasy, Central City harbors bodiless souls around every corner and in many of its historic buildings. The town, founded in 1859 during the Gold Rush, has had its share of fires, floods, disease epidemics and harsh winters, resulting in plenty of untimely deaths. Tragic mining accidents and the inevitable violence of a … Read more
Perched atop a hill overlooking the stunning scenery of Estes Park, the Stanley Hotel holds court as one of Colorado’s most notable historic hotels. The sprawling, stately hotel, built in 1909, was the inspiration for Stephen King’s scary book “The Shining.” The author got the idea for his novel while staying in Room 217, where … Read more