Wyoming is the perfect state for ghosts and apparitions to lurk around with its abundance of Wild West history and ghost towns. If you are one who wonders if these things really exist, check out this hauntingly exciting road trip. The road trip itself takes around 12 hours, so be sure to take a weekend and stay in one of the haunted hotels along the way. This road trip focuses on the northwestern part of the state, and it’s sure to showcase some of the scariest places in Wyoming.
Follow along on a journey to see some of the most haunted places in Wyoming on this trip that’s only for the brave.
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- Old Faithful Inn - Yellowstone National Park
Flickr/Henrik Johansson The Old Faithful Inn is located in Yellowstone National Park and offers a view of Old Faithful Geyser. It is the largest log hotel in the world. At Old Faithful Inn, rumor has it that a spirit of a man with a black hat and a spirit of a bride appear occasionally. Supposedly, the husband beheaded his wife on their wedding night.
- Wind River Indian Reservation
Flickr/Show Us Your Togwotee The Wind River Indian Reservation was established for the Shoshone Indians in 1868. It is said that a child spirit follows you around outside at night while whispering in your ear.
- St. Stephen’s - Riverton
Flickr/T.Novotny At St. Stephen’s School, some have reported hearing the whispering and screaming of two nuns that died by hanging themselves. On occasion, they even make an appearance.
- Hot Springs County Library - Thermopolis
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn Someone or something is having fun at night in the library. When the librarians arrive in the morning, books are strewn everywhere. There are also shadowy figures and strange noises in the evening.
- The Historic Occidental Hotel - Buffalo
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM The Historic Occidental Hotel is a restored frontier hotel where Butch Cassidy and Calamity Jane spent some of their time. A daughter of a prostitute who passed away on the upper level is said to visit quite frequently.
- The Sheridan Inn
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM A maid named Miss Kate makes noises, startles guests, turns lights off and on, and sets the fire alarm off. Her ashes are located on the third floor behind a wall where you can sometimes see a rocking chair rock all by itself. Other spirits include a little girl and the son-in-law of Buffalo Bill Cody who shot himself in one of the rooms. Buffalo Bill Cody managed this hotel at one time.
- Historic Hotel Greybull
Flickr/David Grant The Historic Hotel Greybull was built back in 1916 out of brick and concrete which was a little unusual for its time. It has been reported that six or seven spirits haunt the premises.
- Northwest College - Powell
Flickr/Steven Josephson Occupants have experienced footsteps in the shower, chairs scraping the floor, cabinets opening and shutting in locked rooms, an oven being turned on high, funny smells, and buckets of cold water turning hot and then back to cold again. Shadows acting out a play have been reported in the auditorium as well.
- Irma Hotel - Cody
Flickr/Melanie Wynne Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel was built in 1902. People have reported seeing an apparition dressed in a 1800s uniform in the main dining room near the cherry bar. Irma is also said to be seen roaming the halls of the second floor at unusual times and there seems to be an aggressive presence in the kitchen.
Have you or do you know of anyone who has experienced an unsettling vision or feeling in the state of Wyoming? Feel free to comment below.
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Flickr/Henrik Johansson
The Old Faithful Inn is located in Yellowstone National Park and offers a view of Old Faithful Geyser. It is the largest log hotel in the world. At Old Faithful Inn, rumor has it that a spirit of a man with a black hat and a spirit of a bride appear occasionally. Supposedly, the husband beheaded his wife on their wedding night.
Flickr/Show Us Your Togwotee
The Wind River Indian Reservation was established for the Shoshone Indians in 1868. It is said that a child spirit follows you around outside at night while whispering in your ear.
Flickr/T.Novotny
At St. Stephen’s School, some have reported hearing the whispering and screaming of two nuns that died by hanging themselves. On occasion, they even make an appearance.
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
Someone or something is having fun at night in the library. When the librarians arrive in the morning, books are strewn everywhere. There are also shadowy figures and strange noises in the evening.
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
The Historic Occidental Hotel is a restored frontier hotel where Butch Cassidy and Calamity Jane spent some of their time. A daughter of a prostitute who passed away on the upper level is said to visit quite frequently.
A maid named Miss Kate makes noises, startles guests, turns lights off and on, and sets the fire alarm off. Her ashes are located on the third floor behind a wall where you can sometimes see a rocking chair rock all by itself. Other spirits include a little girl and the son-in-law of Buffalo Bill Cody who shot himself in one of the rooms. Buffalo Bill Cody managed this hotel at one time.
Flickr/David Grant
The Historic Hotel Greybull was built back in 1916 out of brick and concrete which was a little unusual for its time. It has been reported that six or seven spirits haunt the premises.
Flickr/Steven Josephson
Occupants have experienced footsteps in the shower, chairs scraping the floor, cabinets opening and shutting in locked rooms, an oven being turned on high, funny smells, and buckets of cold water turning hot and then back to cold again. Shadows acting out a play have been reported in the auditorium as well.
Flickr/Melanie Wynne
Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel was built in 1902. People have reported seeing an apparition dressed in a 1800s uniform in the main dining room near the cherry bar. Irma is also said to be seen roaming the halls of the second floor at unusual times and there seems to be an aggressive presence in the kitchen.
For ways to fall in love with the scariest places in Wyoming, read 10 Reasons That Wyoming Is The Most Terrifying, Spookiest State. You might end up sleeping with the light on!
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Address: Old Faithful Inn Rd, Wyoming 82190, USAAddress: Wind River Reservation, WY, USAAddress: 128 Mission Rd, St Stephens, WY 82524, USAAddress: 344 Arapahoe St, Thermopolis, WY 82443, USAAddress: The Historic Occidental Hotel, 10 N Main St, Buffalo, WY 82834, USAAddress: Sheridan Inn, 856 Broadway St, Sheridan, WY 82801, USAAddress: 600 Greybull Ave, Greybull, WY 82426, USAAddress: 231 W 6th St, Powell, WY 82435, USAAddress: Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel & Restaurant, 1192 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY 82414, USA
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scariest places in wyoming October 20, 2020 Kim Magaraci What are the most unique towns in Wyoming? Some of the most unique towns in Wyoming include Thermopolis, Buffalo, Sheridan, and Cody. Thermopolis is the seat of Hot Springs County. The town itself is the dinosaur capital of the region, and it sits on the world’s largest mineral hot spring. Buffalo is a historic mountain town with a lot of Wild West history! Sheridan still maintains a lot of its past, including the downtown area that looks like it’s straight out of the past. In Cody, you’ll find a blend of history and modern development that makes for one of the most welcoming and unique towns in the state. Can I hike to historical sites in Wyoming? There are a lot of historical sites in Wyoming that can be accessed by foot. The state’s first “roadside attraction”, Ayres Natural Bridge, is just a short walk from the parking area and worth exploring. You can also hike around Independence Rock, Fossil Butte, and Devils Tower. For historical sites in Wyoming that aren’t natural wonders, visit the Chapel of the Transfiguration and the TA Moulton Barn, both located near short trailheads in Grand Teton National Park Are there any ghost towns in Wyoming? Wyoming is full of ghost towns! Visit Gebo to find a haunted ghost town, or head to South Pass City to step back in time to a historic rebuilt town. Atlantic City is more population than most “ghost towns”, thanks to a community dedicated to preservation and its proximity to the Continental Divide trail. In Kirwin, you can visit the town that was meant to be Amelia Earhart’s vacation home. The town did not last long, though, and an avalanche changed away most residents.
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scariest places in wyoming
October 20, 2020
Kim Magaraci
What are the most unique towns in Wyoming? Some of the most unique towns in Wyoming include Thermopolis, Buffalo, Sheridan, and Cody. Thermopolis is the seat of Hot Springs County. The town itself is the dinosaur capital of the region, and it sits on the world’s largest mineral hot spring. Buffalo is a historic mountain town with a lot of Wild West history! Sheridan still maintains a lot of its past, including the downtown area that looks like it’s straight out of the past. In Cody, you’ll find a blend of history and modern development that makes for one of the most welcoming and unique towns in the state. Can I hike to historical sites in Wyoming? There are a lot of historical sites in Wyoming that can be accessed by foot. The state’s first “roadside attraction”, Ayres Natural Bridge, is just a short walk from the parking area and worth exploring. You can also hike around Independence Rock, Fossil Butte, and Devils Tower. For historical sites in Wyoming that aren’t natural wonders, visit the Chapel of the Transfiguration and the TA Moulton Barn, both located near short trailheads in Grand Teton National Park Are there any ghost towns in Wyoming? Wyoming is full of ghost towns! Visit Gebo to find a haunted ghost town, or head to South Pass City to step back in time to a historic rebuilt town. Atlantic City is more population than most “ghost towns”, thanks to a community dedicated to preservation and its proximity to the Continental Divide trail. In Kirwin, you can visit the town that was meant to be Amelia Earhart’s vacation home. The town did not last long, though, and an avalanche changed away most residents.
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Some of the most unique towns in Wyoming include Thermopolis, Buffalo, Sheridan, and Cody. Thermopolis is the seat of Hot Springs County. The town itself is the dinosaur capital of the region, and it sits on the world’s largest mineral hot spring. Buffalo is a historic mountain town with a lot of Wild West history! Sheridan still maintains a lot of its past, including the downtown area that looks like it’s straight out of the past. In Cody, you’ll find a blend of history and modern development that makes for one of the most welcoming and unique towns in the state.
Can I hike to historical sites in Wyoming?
There are a lot of historical sites in Wyoming that can be accessed by foot. The state’s first “roadside attraction”, Ayres Natural Bridge, is just a short walk from the parking area and worth exploring. You can also hike around Independence Rock, Fossil Butte, and Devils Tower. For historical sites in Wyoming that aren’t natural wonders, visit the Chapel of the Transfiguration and the TA Moulton Barn, both located near short trailheads in Grand Teton National Park
Are there any ghost towns in Wyoming?
Wyoming is full of ghost towns! Visit Gebo to find a haunted ghost town, or head to South Pass City to step back in time to a historic rebuilt town. Atlantic City is more population than most “ghost towns”, thanks to a community dedicated to preservation and its proximity to the Continental Divide trail. In Kirwin, you can visit the town that was meant to be Amelia Earhart’s vacation home. The town did not last long, though, and an avalanche changed away most residents.
