Took a trip through the Colorado mountains this week – north to south. Much fun. Here is a little video I put together while in Ridgeway. Thanks Rick and Linds, we had a blast.
Colorado Mountain Vacation
Category: Fun
Haunted Bars
Top Haunted Bars In Colorado
The leaves have turned to the colors of fall, the Colorado mountains are topped with snow and the summer air has departed with cool, crisp air in its place. Fall is here, which means the haunting season is upon us. There are many fun and spooky things to do across the metro area this time of year. Refer to this list for the best bars in the city and one beyond that will serve up a side of spirits with your spirits.
Unfortunately this one is now closed: Blake Street Vault
1526 Blake St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 825-9833
www.blakestreetvault.com
Blake Street Vault is in the LoDo area and is a classic historical saloon. The restaurant and bar is rumored to be haunted by a saloon girl called ‘brown ghost’ or ‘lady in red.’ According to legend, she was a saloon girl from the original establishment in the 1860s. People have heard her walking across the old wooden floors in her high heels and others have seen her while walking down the stairs into the basement. She isn’t the only ghost who haunts this bar, as there is also a story of a merchant marine that lives in the basement. Blake Street Vault gives tours regularly and you will need to call ahead to check on times. While visiting one of Denver’s most haunted bars, you can also enjoy a full menu of both food and drink.
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Ship Tavern (inside the Brown Palace Hotel)
321 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 297-3111
www.brownpalace.com
Ship Tavern is located inside the Brown Palace Hotel. The vintage, pub-like atmosphere features several micro-brewed beer and wine selections. It also provides a full menu around the clock with live entertainment each Wednesday through Saturday from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. The building was built in 1892 and is a big part of Colorado history. In 1911, it was the site of one of Denver’s most high-profile murders. Frank Henwood shot and killed Tony von Phul and George Copeland, who was an innocent bystander. Both Henwood and von Phul were in love with Isabel Springer, wife of political candidate John Springer. Underneath the hotel there are tunnels that go in every direction. Around this time of year, the hotel offers a ghost tour. Call for more information.
The Cruise Room (inside The Oxford Hotel)
1600 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 628-5400
www.theoxfordhotel.com
The Cruise Room Bar is located inside The Oxford Hotel, built in 1891. It was the first bar to open in downtown Denver and it opened the day after Prohibition was repealed in 1933. The trendy bar is famous for its handmade martinis, but maybe even more so for its haunted past. There is a legend of a man in a post office uniform who haunts the bar from time to time. He stopped in at the bar while traveling through on his way to Central City at Christmas time and never delivered the packages. The legend is that his body was found on the way to Central City with all of the packages with him.The Stanley Hotel Bar
333 Wonderview Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 577-4000
The Stanley Hotel Bar
333 Wonderview Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 577-4000
www.stanleyhotel.com
The Stanley Hotel Bar is located in one of the most famous eerie hotels in the US. The hotel is famous because this is where Stephen King was staying when he came up with the idea to write “The Shining.” This movie was released in 1980 and has become one of the most beloved horror films of all time and the television series was filmed on location. You can even order the ‘Redrum Ale’ which is made by the Estes Park Brewery.
Randolph’s Restaurant and Bar (inside the Warwick Hotel)
1776 Grant St.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 861-2000
www.warwickdenver.com
Randolph’s Restaurant and Bar is located inside the Warwick Hotel in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. This neighborhood is rumored to be one of the most haunted areas in Denver and there are regular ghost tours available. In the late 1960s, the local Playboy Club occupied the penthouse floor. The legend is that one of the bunnies died in a drug deal and she can sometimes be seen haunting the building.
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The sequel to The Shining was pretty good too – Dr. Sleep.
Happy 4th of July
We had another good July 4th barbecue over at Pinehurst. Mother Nature decided to give us a little pre-show with some wind and hail. We all made it through unscathed. It did make for some dramatic atmospherics. A little ice and fog just before sunset set the stage for the fireworks that followed. We had to dodge some rain once the fireworks started but we managed to stay relatively dry and had a great time to boot. Thanks Nana and Pappy for hosting again.
Happy New Year
Had a lovely Christmas and New Year. We had the opportunity to visit the extended family at Uncle Bo’s house where we enjoyed some awesome Bloody Marys (with exceptional garnish options – olive, cheese and bacon, and celery for tradition’s sake).
All of the cousins were there as well as a few of the animals. Santa Gus was even able to make an appearance (pictured at right with Nana and Pappy).
Gus has recently adopted a new little brother who is very cute. I’ll tease a future blog entry by saying I follow up with the new doggy name an pictures in a future post.
Good having the kids home for skiing, eating and general revelry.
Breckenridge Birthday Fun
Spent some good time in Breck to celebrate Lindsay’s birthday with some of her friends. She got a chance to have a little slumber party with fondue, some hiking and picture taking, and experiencing an escape room. All in all, I’m told is was a good birthday.
Jen and I got to do a little walking around and taking some wildflower pictures of our own. Always a good vibe, and restful place to go.
