Welcome To Grand Junction Ghosts
From bloody battles over land to the eerie echoes of settlers’ dark deeds, Grand Junction’s disturbing past is rooted in the blood-soaked soil of the Wild West and the sinful acts of those who carved out a town with sweat, bloodshed, and senseless violence.
Vices Turned Ghostly
Nearly every historic building has its dark secrets, but a lodge that has hosted century-old revelers offers a chilling glimpse into the shadowy past of Grand Junction. Full of strange, inexplicable events that stemmed from the days when Colorado Avenue was a red light district, Grand Junction Elks Lodge #575 now stands as a silent witness to both sorrow and sin.
Built on land where brothels and saloons once thrived, the Lodge’s history is forever tied to the secretive deals and tragedies brought about by a life of vice. It’s no surprise that the eerie energy of the past clings to this place, seeking anything but peace.
Grand Junction Ghosts unveils the terrifying hauntings that plague this prestigious establishment. Learn of the disembodied footsteps and heart-wrenching cries of a mysterious woman that are said to drift through the halls. Is she a lost widow waiting for her soldier, or perhaps a forgotten figure from the district’s darker days? Find out with Grand Junction Ghosts.
What Will I See?
Visit Grand Junction’s Most Haunted Locations, Including:
- Elks Lodge – Built on the bloody history of Grand Junction’s wild past, the Elks Lodge stands as a haunted reminder of the town’s raucous days, where passions burned bright and dark secrets festered beneath the surface. Today, those secrets are kept alive by the restless ghosts who refuse to move on, and you’ll feel the chill of their presence on this nighttime ghost tour.
- Old Hotel St. Regis – Old Hotel St. Regis may have been through some wild transformations since it first opened its doors in 1893, but the ghosts and dark secrets lurking inside have never changed. Book a Grand Junction ghost tour now to uncover the story behind the Klan’s haunting presence and the restless spirits that still roam its halls.
- The Reed Building – Old Reed Building was where fortunes were made and deals were sealed. But when the stakes were high, so were the dangers, and not everyone who stepped through its doors walked out a winner. Prepare to face the echoes of greed and the ghosts who stayed for one last hand—forever trapped in the high-stakes game of life and death.
High Stakes and Deadly Consequences
Reed Building’s history of cards, cocktails, and chaos paved the way for more than just winnings—it also invited the doomed souls of those caught in the drama of their own vices to stick around. Go behind the scenes of its days as a gambling parlor with Grand Junction Ghosts and discover the scandals served with stiff drinks.
Visit the Reed Building, the site of a casino turned office spaces, restaurants, and retail spots that hold remnants of the building’s tumultuous past. Ghostly apparitions have been reported in the women’s restroom, with one very familiar face—J.W. “Big Kid” Eames, the famous gambler and former casino owner.
Whether it’s the ghost of Big Kid himself or a shadow from the past, one thing’s for sure: the energy from Reed Building’s early days as a notorious gambling den lingers. Experience it firsthand on a spine-chilling ghost tour with Grand Junction Ghosts.
Why is Grand Junction so Haunted?
Fiery Spirits
Long before it became a modern delight for delicious dinners and decadent wines, the Winery Restaurant served as a horse-drawn fire station and a bustling newspaper hub. Today, the coy restaurant is a hub for mysterious apparitions and odd, otherworldly occurrences.
Amongst the restless souls is a mysterious woman in a derby hat known for her ghostly elegance. She’s often spotted gliding through the halls, her feathered hat barely visible in the dim light, leaving behind an air of mystery and a feeling of cold comfort.
The Derby Hat Lady may just be one of the more benign figures, but the malevolent entities known for their tricks and disturbances indicate someone or something far darker lurks around the site of the old firehouse. What could draw these souls to such a storied landmark in Grand Junction? Get these answers and more on a heart-pounding Grand Junction Ghosts tour.
Grand Junction’s Most Haunted
Grand Junction’s dark history is buried deep underneath the city’s bustling streets and scenic vineyards. Every night, the troubled souls of those who laid the foundation of the terrifying ghost stories in western Colorado rise from the shadows.
A bloody shootout at the Horsethief Canyon near the Colorado National Monument left many criminals and their stolen horses dead, leaving a chilling sense of unrest in the canyon’s depths. The ghost of a mysterious Woman in White is said to wander around the canyon, leaving unsuspecting hikers frozen in place. Some say she may be mourning her lost love. Others believe she was one of the fugitives who happened to get shot on that fateful night.
The otherworldly events around the Teller Institute Cemetery would only add an extra layer of mystery and dread to the haunted legacy of Grand Junction, where the struggles of those who suffered great injustices continue to ring out from the grave. The pain and suffering of the Native Ute tribal members who were maltreated and forcefully removed from their ancestral lands created a variety of residual hauntings that can be felt throughout the city.
* This is a walking tour and we do not enter privately-owned buildings or private property *
