Wyoming offers a wealth of eerie destinations for those fascinated by the spooky and macabre. Here are ten must-see locations:
1. Wyoming Frontier Prison – Rawlins
Known as one of the most haunted places in Wyoming, this prison hosted outlaws and witnessed gruesome punishments, including the infamous “punishment pole.” Visitors report paranormal activity, including ghost sightings and unexplained movements captured by investigators.
2. Old Faithful Inn – Yellowstone National Park
This historic inn is rumored to be haunted by a headless bride and a woman dressed in 1890s attire. Guests have reported mysterious door movements and objects shifting on their own.
3. Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Fort Laramie is home to the Lady in Green, a ghost who appears every seven years on the Oregon Trail. Other spirits include a surgeon in blood-stained clothing and noisy ghosts haunting the barracks.
4. Sweetwater County Library – Green River
Built atop a graveyard, this library is infamous for ghostly activity such as books flying off shelves, disembodied whispers, and flickering lights. Haunted tours are held during October.
5. The Plains Hotel – Cheyenne
This hotel is haunted by the tragic ghosts of a double murder-suicide involving newlyweds. Guests report hearing laughter, crying, and feeling watched on the second and fourth floors.
6. Bartlett Inn – South Pass City
This inn has a dark history involving arsenic poisoning by its owners during the gold rush era. Many visitors claim to feel an eerie presence while exploring its grounds.
7. Cedar Mountain (Spirit Mountain)
Known for its haunted caves and canyon, visitors have reported hearing footsteps and feeling disoriented in this outdoor destination steeped in ghostly lore.
8. Irma Hotel – Cody
Built by Buffalo Bill Cody, this hotel is said to host friendly ghosts, including Buffalo Bill himself. Paranormal pranks like moving belongings and turning water taps on have been reported.
9. Devil’s Tower
Named after a mischievous spirit or bad god in Native American lore, Devil’s Tower has an eerie reputation tied to its mysterious origins and unsettling atmosphere.
10. Acme Theatre – Riverton
This historic theater houses the ghost of a vaudeville performer who watches shows from the balcony. Patrons frequently report feeling his presence during performances.
These locations offer chilling experiences for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike—perfect for uncovering Wyoming’s haunted past!
Sources:
- https://windriver.org/spookiest-places-wyoming/
- https://janetsfox.com/2017/10/guest-post-haunted-wyoming-sally-keys/
- https://wakeupwyo.com/wyoming-places-with-spooky-names/
- https://kingfm.com/wyomings-most-haunted-place/
- https://usghostadventures.com/cheyenne-ghost-tour/