The Tiny Town In Colorado With A Terribly Creepy Past

What are some abandoned towns in Colorado?  

Colorado is one of those states that might just have more ghost towns than living ones. For example, there’s Ashcroft, which is near Aspen. It was originally known as Castle Forks City, and then Chloride - in 1882, it was changed for good to Ashcroft. Some old homes still stand there. There’s also the old Sunnyside Mine, in Eureka, which wasn’t technically a town but still is an interesting abandoned place! Capitol City is another, more famous ghost town that once had a population of about 400. The post office and some buildings still remain. There’s also Climax, which used to be an unincorporated community in Lake County. For more of our favorites, take a look at this article. One thing is for sure: we sure love our weird, wacky, and wonderful abandoned places in Colorado.  

Where are some creepy haunted places in Colorado?  

Colorado is one of those states with plenty of ghosts and haunted spots to go around! As an old mining state, it most certainly has its creepy places which are said to be haunted. Some of the haunted places might surprise you! For example, did you know that Cheesman Park in Denver, a very popular place for families and date nights, is said to be haunted? It was built on an old miners’ cemetery called Mount Prospect Graveyard, and in 2010, the skeletal remains of three people were found buried in what is now the garden area during renovations. It’s said that strange noises and apparitions are common occurrences. Yikes! And, of course, you can’t think of haunted places in Colorado without thinking about the old Stanley Hotel, which is believed to be haunted by four different ghosts. It’s so creepy that it inspired Stephen King to write The Shining!