Denver Ghost Tour — 23 Haunted Stops, Self-Guided

Walk Denver's most haunted locations. 23 stops, self-guided. 3 stops free. No guide, no schedule — just you and the dark.

Two young women — Cara Lee Knoche and Marianne Weaver — were murdered inside the Lumber Baron Inn on January 2, 1970, and the killer was never caught. Denver's haunted landscape is built on unsolved violence and cursed ground. This 13-stop self-guided ghost tour covers the city's darkest locations, and every stop is free. Cheesman Park was paved over a cemetery of 5,000 souls, many never properly exhumed. The Molly Brown House on Pennsylvania Street still carries the phantom cigar smoke of Titanic survivor Molly Brown's husband. And at the Croke-Patterson Mansion, built in 1891 by Thomas Croke shortly after his wife's death, a doctor's wife later took her own life inside — visitors encounter her anguished figure materializing in hallways to this day.

Tour Stops

  1. 1. Lumber Baron Inn 2555 W 37th Ave

    You stand before a Victorian mansion that witnessed Denver's most chilling unsolved mystery. On the night of January 2, 1970, two young women—Cara Lee...

  2. 2. Molly Brown House Museum 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203

    Margaret Tobin Brown survived the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, earning her the nickname 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown.' But death, it seems, could no...

  3. 3. Croke-Patterson Mansion 420 E 11th Ave, Denver, CO 80203

    Built in 1890 by Thomas Croke, this Romanesque mansion has been called Denver's most haunted building. The darkness began early. In 1891, a young woma...

  4. 4. Molly Brown House 1340 Pennsylvania St

    The Unsinkable Molly Brown survived the Titanic, but not everyone in her home was so fortunate. You walk through rooms where her young nephew Frank dr...

  5. 5. Croke-Patterson Mansion 420 E 11th Ave

    Thomas Croke built this red sandstone palace in 1891, shortly after his wife's death. He believed the house was cursed from the beginning and sold it ...

  6. 6. Lumber Baron Inn 2555 W 37th Ave, Denver, CO 80211

    On a September night in 1970, two young women — Cara Lee Knab and Marianne Weaver — were brutally murdered inside this once-grand Victorian mansion at...

  7. 7. Colorado State Capitol 200 E Colfax Ave

    The seat of Colorado's government harbors secrets the politicians don't discuss. Late-night security guards hear the unmistakable sound of horse's hoo...

  8. 8. Tivoli Student Union 900 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

    The Tivoli Brewery opened in 1864, making it one of Denver's oldest commercial buildings. For over a century, men labored in its steaming vats and fre...

  9. 9. Denver Botanic Gardens 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206

    The Denver Botanic Gardens sit on land adjacent to what was once the city's most notorious burial ground — the old City Cemetery, whose northern secti...

  10. 10. Grant-Humphreys Mansion 770 Pennsylvania St

    In 1917, Albert E. Humphreys met his death in this grand Beaux-Arts mansion under circumstances that have never been fully explained. Was it an accide...

  11. 11. Byers-Evans House 1310 Bannock St

    Built in 1883 by Rocky Mountain News founder William Byers, this elegant Victorian holds secrets its museum curators won't publicly acknowledge. Visit...

  12. 12. Capitol Hill Mansion Bed & Breakfast 1207 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203

    Built in 1891 from Colorado's distinctive ruby sandstone, this Capitol Hill mansion has served as a private residence, a boarding house, and now a bed...

  13. 13. Crawford Hotel at Union Station 1701 Wynkoop St

    Denver's beautifully restored Union Station harbors more than memories of steam and steel. Within the Crawford Hotel, spirits of travelers from a bygo...

  14. 14. Denver Performing Arts Complex 1385 Curtis St, Denver, CO 80204

    The Denver Performing Arts Complex, one of the largest in the nation, sits on land that has hosted theatrical performances since the 1880s. The origin...

  15. 15. Former Fitzsimons Army Hospital 13001 E 17th Pl

    During World War I, soldiers broken by mustard gas attacks were brought here to suffer their final days. Skin blistered. Eyes burned. Lungs failed. Ma...

  16. 16. Riverside Cemetery 5201 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216

    Established in 1876, Riverside Cemetery is Denver's oldest operating burial ground and the final resting place of some of Colorado's most colorful and...

  17. 17. Denver Union Station 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202

    Denver Union Station has been the city's grand gateway since 1881, processing millions of arrivals and departures — and apparently, some passengers ne...

  18. 18. Riverside Cemetery 5201 Brighton Blvd

    Sixty-seven thousand graves stretch across this haunted landscape, dating back to the Civil War. Here lie Denver's founders, forgotten pioneers, and t...

  19. 19. Fairmount Cemetery 430 S Quebec St, Denver, CO 80247

    Fairmount Cemetery, established in 1890, sprawls across 280 acres of Denver's eastern edge and holds the remains of governors, silver barons, and some...

  20. 20. The Governor's Mansion 400 E 8th Ave

    Colorado's governors have occupied this stately residence since 1960, but they are not the only inhabitants. Long before the current occupants, spirit...

Frequently Asked Questions

How many haunted stops are on the Denver ghost tour?

The Denver ghost tour includes 23 documented haunted locations.

Is the Denver ghost tour free?

The first 3 stops are completely free — no account required. To unlock all 23 stops, a History Nearby premium subscription is $4.99/month or $49.99/year.

Do I need a guide for the Denver ghost tour?

No. This is a self-guided walking tour. Each stop includes the address, a map pin, and the full haunting story. Walk at your own pace, start anytime, and take any route you like.

How long does the Denver ghost tour take?

Plan for approximately 4.5 hours. This accounts for walking between stops and reading each haunting story. You can also split it across multiple evenings.

What is the most haunted location in Denver?

The most visited stop on our Denver tour is Lumber Baron Inn at 2555 W 37th Ave.

Sources & Further Reading

3 stops free in Denver. No guide, no schedule — walk at your own pace after dark.

Last updated February 22, 2026. Researched by the History Nearby editorial team.

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