With its colorful history and abandoned ghost towns, mines, and railroad tunnels, it should be no surprise that Colorado is chock-full of weird and downright creepy places. However, how does one decide which is the eeriest of all with so many of these abandoned places in Colorado? Business Insider thinks they have it figured out, and we have to agree. Whether you're into Colorado urbex or history, this abandoned location is a must-visit:
It's official: the Atlas E. Missile Site in Greeley is one of the eeriest places in the country, as per Business Insider's released The eeriest abandoned place in every state.
Constructed in 1961, the Atlas E. Missile Site was part of the first multi-stage Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, which were used during the Cold War and later abandoned for more advanced missiles.
As per the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, there are five former Atlas E intercontinental ballistic missile sites around the state, four of which are in Weld County and can still be seen at the Missile Silo Park.
Located between Greeley, Windsor, and Loveland, the Missile Silo Park gives visitors an inside glimpse at these once state-of-the-art, now dark and eerie Cold War-era structures, plus jaw-dropping views of the surrounding landscape.
In addition to Colorado's Atlas E. Missile Site, Insider also notes Bodie, California, the Nuclear Aircraft Laboratory in Dawson Forest, Georgia, and Tanner's Hospital in Ely, Minnesota (pictured).
To learn more about the Missile Site Park including information on potential tours, please visit Weld County's website.
Do you enjoy visiting abandoned places in Colorado? Have you been to the Atlas E. Missile Site yet? Let us know.
Do you have a favorite attraction, restaurant, or event that you would like to see featured here on Only in Colorado? Remember to nominate them using this form! For even more downright creepy places in Colorado, check out these 7 Creepy Cemeteries In Colorado That Are Filled With Ghostly Tales. And if you want some spooky fun, take this Fort Collins Ghost Tour.
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