We should be frightened away by the paranormal and supernatural but instead we seem to be fascinated and drawn right to these scenarios. Here are 10 of the scariest places in Wyoming you can visit to see if you experience anything out of the ordinary. Many of them are considered some of the most haunted places in the country, so don’t go exploring if you aren’t prepared to experience some spirits for yourself.
- Heart Mountain Relocation Center
Flickr/Don Barrett Heart Mountain Relocation Center, located in Powell, dates back to World War II. It was used as a concentration camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II, when Americans were driven to imprison their neighbors out of nothing but fear. Today, visitors report that you can hear footsteps and noises from “Shadow People” that still roam these hallowed halls. You can read about the eerie happenings here.
- Historic Occidental Hotel
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM Historic Occidental Hotel, located in Buffalo, was a former saloon, hotel, and bordello back in the 1800s. The daughter of a prostitute passed away on the top floor when it was used as a brothel. Guests have reported seeing this girl with long dark hair and wearing a white dress, and she interacts with those who linger too long. Apparently, she taps guests on their shoulders and moves furniture around. Strange lights have been seen, ghostly laughter and strange voices have also been heard.Read about this chilling historic hotel here.
- Irma Hotel
Flickr/Melanie Wynn Irma Hotel, located in Cody, was originally built by Buffalo Bill. Guests have reported hearing footsteps, strange noises, and seeing a ghost who is missing the lower half of his body. Beyond its paranormal happenings, this famous hotel is an impressive work of art! Read more about the fascinating history of the Irma here.
- The Historic Plains Hotel
Flickr/Cliff The Historic Plains Hotel, located in Cheyenne, is allegedly haunted by the ghosts of three people who were killed in a double murder suicide. The three people were involved in a love triangle. The hotel is also haunted by a former guests who stayed here in the early 1900s. While the Plains Hotel is a beautiful place to stay, you might not be staying alone…. Read more right here.
- Hot Springs County Library
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn Hot Springs County Library is located in Thermopolis. Employees have said that books end up strewn all over the place and that they have heard strange sounds and seen shadowy images. This is one of the oldest county libraries in the West, and plenty of odd happenings have been documented with no real explanation. Read about this historic library right here.
- Fort Bridger State Historic Site
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM Fort Bridger State Historic Site is known for ghosts of soldiers who were stationed there in the 1800s. One friendly spirit is a dog that once called Bridger home! You can read more about Fort Bridger Historic Site here.
- Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Flickr/Ken Lund Fort Laramie National Historic Site was a trading post in years past. Visitors have reported that the ghost of a cavalry officer likes to haunt the fort. Doors open mysteriously and footsteps can be heard. There’s so much paranormal activity in this one spot that many consider it the most haunted site in Wyoming. Read more about this eerie place right here.
- Cedar Mountain
Flickr/Viv Lynch Cedar Mountain is located in Cody. The caves and canyon are thought to be haunted. In the caves and canyon, visitors have heard ghostly footsteps. When you’re out hiking through the Wyoming wilderness, you might encounter the spirit of someone else who loves the outdoors just as much as you do.
- Old Faithful Inn
Flickr/QuesterMark Old Faithful Inn, located in Yellowstone National Park, is also said to be haunted. Guests have noticed objects moving, doors opening and closing, and apparitions. The Inn is one of Wyoming’s most treasured landmarks, and it’s no wonder that many spirits return here after they’ve passed. Read the full take of the creepy Inn here.
It’s interesting that most of these purported haunted sites are either historic areas or hotels. Where do you think the scariest places in Wyoming stand? Let us know in the comments below!
Flickr/Don Barrett
Heart Mountain Relocation Center, located in Powell, dates back to World War II. It was used as a concentration camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II, when Americans were driven to imprison their neighbors out of nothing but fear. Today, visitors report that you can hear footsteps and noises from “Shadow People” that still roam these hallowed halls. You can read about the eerie happenings here.
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Historic Occidental Hotel, located in Buffalo, was a former saloon, hotel, and bordello back in the 1800s. The daughter of a prostitute passed away on the top floor when it was used as a brothel. Guests have reported seeing this girl with long dark hair and wearing a white dress, and she interacts with those who linger too long. Apparently, she taps guests on their shoulders and moves furniture around. Strange lights have been seen, ghostly laughter and strange voices have also been heard.Read about this chilling historic hotel here.
Flickr/Melanie Wynn
Irma Hotel, located in Cody, was originally built by Buffalo Bill. Guests have reported hearing footsteps, strange noises, and seeing a ghost who is missing the lower half of his body. Beyond its paranormal happenings, this famous hotel is an impressive work of art! Read more about the fascinating history of the Irma here.
Flickr/Cliff
The Historic Plains Hotel, located in Cheyenne, is allegedly haunted by the ghosts of three people who were killed in a double murder suicide. The three people were involved in a love triangle. The hotel is also haunted by a former guests who stayed here in the early 1900s. While the Plains Hotel is a beautiful place to stay, you might not be staying alone…. Read more right here.
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
Hot Springs County Library is located in Thermopolis. Employees have said that books end up strewn all over the place and that they have heard strange sounds and seen shadowy images. This is one of the oldest county libraries in the West, and plenty of odd happenings have been documented with no real explanation. Read about this historic library right here.
Fort Bridger State Historic Site is known for ghosts of soldiers who were stationed there in the 1800s. One friendly spirit is a dog that once called Bridger home! You can read more about Fort Bridger Historic Site here.
Flickr/Ken Lund
Fort Laramie National Historic Site was a trading post in years past. Visitors have reported that the ghost of a cavalry officer likes to haunt the fort. Doors open mysteriously and footsteps can be heard. There’s so much paranormal activity in this one spot that many consider it the most haunted site in Wyoming. Read more about this eerie place right here.
Flickr/Viv Lynch
Cedar Mountain is located in Cody. The caves and canyon are thought to be haunted. In the caves and canyon, visitors have heard ghostly footsteps. When you’re out hiking through the Wyoming wilderness, you might encounter the spirit of someone else who loves the outdoors just as much as you do.
Flickr/QuesterMark
Old Faithful Inn, located in Yellowstone National Park, is also said to be haunted. Guests have noticed objects moving, doors opening and closing, and apparitions. The Inn is one of Wyoming’s most treasured landmarks, and it’s no wonder that many spirits return here after they’ve passed. Read the full take of the creepy Inn here.
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scariest places in Wyoming April 07, 2020 Kim Magaraci What are the creepiest cemeteries in Wyoming? The most eerie cemetery in Wyoming is located in the ghost town of Gebo. This remote town was once a bustling mining city, but life on the frontier was challenging. While most of the town has been demolished, several buildings remain, and the cemetery is untouched. Most of the graves are those of children whose wails and cries can be heard when the wind blows just right. What are the creepiest places in Wyoming? Many of Wyoming’s historic hotels are haunted, and there’s something extra eerie about staying overnight in a place packed with paranormal activity. Visit the Occidental Hotel, the Plains Hotel, or the Irma Hotel to encounter some of Wyoming’s most active supernatural hotspots. Are there any ghost towns in Wyoming? Wyoming is full of ghost towns! You can visit Kirwin to see a town that was wiped away by an avalanche, visit Atlantic City to dine in an ultra-tiny, mostly shuttered town, tour the Carissa Mine in South Pass City Historic District, or visit the Gebo cemetery mentioned above.
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scariest places in Wyoming
April 07, 2020
Kim Magaraci
What are the creepiest cemeteries in Wyoming? The most eerie cemetery in Wyoming is located in the ghost town of Gebo. This remote town was once a bustling mining city, but life on the frontier was challenging. While most of the town has been demolished, several buildings remain, and the cemetery is untouched. Most of the graves are those of children whose wails and cries can be heard when the wind blows just right. What are the creepiest places in Wyoming? Many of Wyoming’s historic hotels are haunted, and there’s something extra eerie about staying overnight in a place packed with paranormal activity. Visit the Occidental Hotel, the Plains Hotel, or the Irma Hotel to encounter some of Wyoming’s most active supernatural hotspots. Are there any ghost towns in Wyoming? Wyoming is full of ghost towns! You can visit Kirwin to see a town that was wiped away by an avalanche, visit Atlantic City to dine in an ultra-tiny, mostly shuttered town, tour the Carissa Mine in South Pass City Historic District, or visit the Gebo cemetery mentioned above.
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The most eerie cemetery in Wyoming is located in the ghost town of Gebo. This remote town was once a bustling mining city, but life on the frontier was challenging. While most of the town has been demolished, several buildings remain, and the cemetery is untouched. Most of the graves are those of children whose wails and cries can be heard when the wind blows just right.
What are the creepiest places in Wyoming?
Many of Wyoming’s historic hotels are haunted, and there’s something extra eerie about staying overnight in a place packed with paranormal activity. Visit the Occidental Hotel, the Plains Hotel, or the Irma Hotel to encounter some of Wyoming’s most active supernatural hotspots.
Are there any ghost towns in Wyoming?
Wyoming is full of ghost towns! You can visit Kirwin to see a town that was wiped away by an avalanche, visit Atlantic City to dine in an ultra-tiny, mostly shuttered town, tour the Carissa Mine in South Pass City Historic District, or visit the Gebo cemetery mentioned above.
