Real Haunted Houses In Colorado

Fall is here and that means Halloween is too. Fall in Colorado is glorious- we have beautiful, color changing Aspen lined mountains, Indian summer days, and just as many events as in the summer, including lots of spooky places to visit. On the list is of course, The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, but have you heard of or visited these others?

1. Stanley Hotel- What list of haunted Colorado sites would be complete without the Stanley Hotel? Perhaps best known for inspiring Stephen King’s The Shining, The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park is teaming with ghost stories. According to longtime staff, no less than four spirits regularly roam the hotel. The Concert Hall is a particular hot spot for paranormal activity. Learn more at stanleyhotel.com

Photo by: Brigette Modglin

Photo by: Brigette Modglin

2. Hotel Colorado- Converted to a hospital during World War II, which hosted as many as 500 injured military personnel in its chambers and giant ovens in the basement, it supposedly was used as crematoriums for the dead. Its ghostly reputation is also attributed to the spirits of the area’s Ute Indian inhabitants, who frequented the hot springs before their untimely exile. Learn more at hotelcolorado.com.

3. Hotel Jerome- Located in Aspen, Hotel Jerome is every bit of a luxury stay as it is a haunted one. The hotel was built in 1889, but has renovated an updated to the Aspen standard of luxury. Hauntings of The Hotel Jerome are rumored to include the ghost of a boy who drowned in the property’s swimming pool and a maid who became ill and died after falling into an ice-cold pond. Learn more at hoteljerome.aubergeresorts.com.

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4. Colorado Grande Casino & Hotel- Cripple Creek is riddled with haunted places—Buffalo Billy’s Casino, Hotel St. Nicholas, Mamie R. Mine, and the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, just to name a few—but its Colorado Grande Casino and Hotel takes the cake when it comes to a long, sullied history of supernatural happenings. 

5. The ghost town of St Elmo

Photo By: Scott Peterson

Photo By: Scott Peterson




Octoberfest In Colorado 2018

Beaver Creek - September 1-2, 2018. Beaver Creek's much-loved and longest running tradition returns: Oktoberfest! Rooted in our friendship with sister-city Lech-Zuers, Austria, Beaver Creek's Oktoberfest is a friendly and intimate festival that offers traditional live music, food and family-friendly fun in the heart of of our Bavarian-inspired Village.

Berthoud - October 6, 2018

Breckenridge - September 7-9, 2018. Breckenridge Oktoberfest 2018 is the largest street party in the Rocky Mountains. The September street party is where Munich meets the mountains, featuring: More than three-dozen genuine German cuisine and brew vendors, German-themed games including Hammerschlagan, and Bavarian lederhosen, Oompah and polka dancing.

Brush - September 21-23, 2018

Boulder - September 21-22, 2018. Oktoberfest Boulder is FREE to enter!

Castle Rock - September 29, 2018

Colorado Springs - September 21-23, 2018

Denver (LoDo) - September 21-22 and 28-29, 2018. Oktoberfest Denver is located between 20th St and 22nd St on Larimer St in the Ballpark Neighborhood of downtown Denver.

Durango - October 6, 2018

Ft. Collins - September 15, 2018

Greeley - September  28-29, 2018

Highlands Ranch - September 22, 2018. Put on your lederhosen and your running/walking shoes and join us as we kick-start the annual Highlands Ranch Community Association's Oktoberfest event in Town Center with the Oktoberfest 5K! Race starts at 9:00 a.m. Gather your family and friends together for this great cultural event with German food, music, and, of course, great biers from Paulaner. And don't forget the live entertainment! It’s an evening of non-stop entertainment for the kids, too. Children will enjoy magic, balloons, and games until their hearts are content

Keystone - September 1, 2018

La Veta - October 6, 2018

Littleton - September 14-16, 2018

Longmont - September 22-23, 2018. For the 7th year in a row, Longmont Oktoberfest is Longmont's favorite fall gathering featuring national touring act and Red Rocks headliner JJ Grey and Mofro, 10+ breweries, local food, and games for all ages. Ranked as a "Must Visit Oktoberfest" by DRAFT magazine, Longmont Oktoberfest celebrates the summer's transition to fall on October 5th and 6th at Roosevelt Park. Pull out your lederhosen and dirndls, grab a pretzel or brat, and don’t forget a pint from your favorite Longmont breweries while we support Longmont charities. Prost!

Louisville, October 6-7, 2018

Loveland - September 15-16, 2018

Montrose - October 6, 2018

Morrison (TEV Edelweiss) - August 24-26, 2018

Ouray - October 6, 2018

Parker - September. 14-16, 2018. Admission to our family-friendly German-themed festival is FREE and the event includes a number of fun activities for children and adults. The Annual Parker Oktoberfest will be held starting Friday, September 14th from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, September 15th, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, September 16th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pueblo - September 14-15, 2018

Royal Gorge Route - September 8 - October 21, 2018

South Pearl Street (Denver) - September 29, 2018. OktoberFest on South Pearl Street features seasonal beer from a variety of brewers including Platt Park Brewing Company and Craft Alley, festive food fit for the occasion, games for all, stein holding competitions, and live music from Rick Borger & The Average German BandRyan Chrys & The Rough Cuts and others!

Stapleton - September 1, 2018. The Neir Team presents the 1st annual Givetoberfest in Stapleton! It's an Oktoberfest charity event benefitting Impact 360 and one you will not want to miss! Families and kids of all ages welcome where they can dance, get their faces painted and enjoy balloon artists! Kids 2 and under are free.

Steamboat Springs - September 15, 2018

Vail - September 7-9 & 14-16, 2018. Vail Oktoberfest in Lionshead Village: September 7-9, 2018. Vail Village: September 14-16, 2018. There is no cost for admission to Vail Oktoberfest and open to the public.

Woodland Park - September 15-16, 2018