Glenwood Springs, Colorado is mainly known as the site of the world's largest hot spring swimming pool, but it is quickly becoming the destination for those interested in haunted places. Visit the Hotel Colorado, the Pioneer Cemetery, and the Haunted Mine Ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park to experience some of the more haunting places in the United States.
Built in 1891, this majestic hotel now boasts a spa, a gym that's open 24 hours, ski shops, skating, and a world-restaurant. The hotel has also entertained some very interesting personalities. Many U.S. Presidents have stayed at the hotel, included President William Howard Taft and President Theodore Roosevelt. Hotel Colorado has been more recently known for the strange occurences that have been reported by employees and guests. It has been noted that ghostly phenomena at the hotel usually occurs between 2 am and 4 am. An elevator has been reportedly seen going up and down without any passengers in it. A young girl in traditional clothing has been seen playing with a ball in a number of different areas in the hotel. A female ghost has been seen peering over sleeping men. These are only a few of the ghostly experiences that have been reported. More are being reported every year.
Hotel Colorado
526 Pine Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
1-800-544-3998
hotelcolorado.com
Take a ghost walk through pioneer cemetery and you will definitely fulfill your creepy needs. Taking the ghost walk is a fun way to learn some history while being entertained at the same time. Guides that are costumed in black outfits perfect for the setting will take you past the tombstones of such legendary wild west icons as Doc Holiday, who gained notoriety from his important role in the O.K. Corral, and "Kid Curry" Logan, who was a member of Butch Cassidy's famous troupe, "The Wild Bunch". Some who have taken the walk have reported seeing apparitions around Doc Holiday's grave. Strange voices have also been heard near different graves in the cemetery as well. This is a very popular walk that does sell out. Make sure to make reservations if you dare to take a wander through this haunting cemetery.
Pioneer Cemetery
1001 Colorado Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-3319
970-945-4448
glenwoodhistory.com
Located in Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, visitors are invited to experience Colorado's first four-dimensional movie theater and be scared beyond their wits. The state-of-the-art theater combines high defintion film with moving seats, wind gusts, and other effects that have to be experienced to be believed. The most haunting shows that the adventure park puts on in this theatre is the Haunted Mine Ride. Theater-goers are placed in a mine car and begin a journey through a mine that begins innocently enough by meandering gently across rickety tracks. Soon enough, however, the audience is plunged headfirst into the heart of the mine and the car takes on a life of its own. If this wasn't enough, strange apparitions are soon seen, and ghosts chants seem to emanate from the walls of the mine itself. You'll only survive by using quick thinking and good fortune. Good luck!
Glenwood Adventure Park
51000 2 Rivers Plaza Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-945-4228
glenwoodcaverns.com
