š Denverās Haunted Hotspots Are CallingāIf You Dare
š» Haunted Denver: Your Local Guide to Ghosts, Graves & Ghoulish Legends
Hey Denver ! š§©š
Happy Monday! Weāre kicking off Halloween week with a deep dive into Denverās darker side. From ghost tours through Capitol Hill to eerie cemeteries and haunted hotels, the cityās spooky history is ready to send a few chills your way. Whether youāre a thrill-seeker or just in it for the stories, hereās where Denver keeps its ghostsāand its charmāalive.
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Haunted Denver: Ghost Tours, Spooky Sites, and Creepy Legends
Historic Denverās Molly Brown House Museum
Denverās got plenty of charmābut this time of year, it also has chills. Whether youāre a ghost story skeptic or a haunted history fan, the Mile High City is packed with places thatāll make you do a double take after dark.
Hereās your cheat sheet to the ghost tours, creepy landmarks, haunted hotels, and mysterious cemeteries that keep Denverās spooky side alive:
š» Ghost Tours After Dark
Nightly Spirits
šMultiple locations | šµ $29.50+
From the haunted halls of Denver Distillery to the eerie tales along South Broadway, these walking tours include stops at haunted bars (yes, you can drink). Choose from routes like LoDo or SoBoāsome even family-friendly!
Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
š910 Sherman St. | ā°2 hours | šµ $20
Pass by Denverās most historic (and haunted) mansions, like the Crawford Hill Mansion and Peabody Whitehead Mansion. Itās all outdoors, but the chills might still find you.
Denver Terrors
šCapitol Hill | šµ $25+
Explore sites like the Molly Brown House, Croke-Patterson-Campbell House, and more on this haunted Capitol Hill route.
šļø Haunted Landmarks to Visit (or Avoid?)
š1340 Pennsylvania St.
Haunted by Titanic survivor Margaret Brown? Maybe. The museum shares both history and ghost storiesāvisitors have reported unexplained sightings and sounds.
š1128 Grant St.
Hard to find. Gated. Rusted doors. Random creepy car out front. Even in broad daylight, itās unsettling.
š1000 Osage St.
Denverās oldest restaurant is part steakhouse, part taxidermy museum, and part haunted landmark. Ghostly whispers and mysteriously shifting tables are all part of the ambiance.
š1599 E 8th Ave.
A public parkā¦ built on a cemetery. Today, itās peaceful and picturesque, but beneath the surface? Letās just say there are stories.
šŖ¦ Historic Cemeteries with Ghostly Past
š430 S Quebec St.
One of Denverās oldest and most beautiful cemeteries, with over 180,000 graves and stunning architecture like the Little Ivy Chapel. Quiet? Yes. Empty? Not exactly.
š5201 Brighton Blvd.
Denverās oldest operating cemetery and a National Historic District. Visit for the historyāstay for the lingering energy from over 67,000 souls.
šļø Stay the Nightā¦ If You Dare
The Stanley Hotel (Estes Park)
š333 Wonderview Ave.
The real-life inspiration for The Shining. Ghost tours, haunted rooms, and that eerie Shining Suite awaitāplus the usual Estes Park charm.
š1600 17th St.
Room 320 is infamous for its paranormal activityāguests report tugged sheets and ghostly grabs. The Cruise Room bar even has a regular ghost who orders a drink but never sips.
āļø DIA: Denverās Creepiest Conspiracy Hub
From the towering Blucifer statue with glowing red eyes to the strange murals and hidden tunnels, Denver International Airport is a rabbit hole of spooky theories. Gargoyles in baggage claim, 1 a.m. walks to Gate A56, and secret society rumors? Classic DIA.
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| ā Alma Fonda Fina | Mexican, Contemporary | Highland | Refined Mexican cuisine inspired by family tradition and modern technique. |
| ā Beckon | Contemporary | RiNo | An intimate tasting counter offering seasonal Nordic-inspired fine dining. |
| ā BrutĆø | Contemporary | Dairy Block | Hearth-driven cooking with local ingredients and adventurous global influence. |
| ā Kizaki | Japanese, Sushi | South Pearl | Elegant omakase experience led by Denver sushi legend Toshi Kizaki. |
| ā Margot | Contemporary | South Pearl | Charming, intimate counter serving seasonal tasting menus with global flair. |
| ā Mezcaleria Alma | Mexican, Contemporary | Highland | Vibrant mezcal bar with inventive small plates and bold Mexican flavors. |
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š See You in the Shadows
Happy Monday, and thanks for kicking off Halloween week with us! Whether youāre booking a ghost tour or just side-eyeing that gargoyle at DIA, we hope you have a spooky-good time exploring Denverās haunted side.
š§ Trivia Answer: B) Cheesman Park ā once a cemetery, now a hotspot for ghost stories and oddly cheerful joggers.
Catch you Wednesday for more local haunts (of the food and drink variety)!
-What's Happenin' Team
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