Stephanie Waters

Ghosts of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak (Haunted America) Stephanie Waters

Established in 1871 a resort community and logical stop on the growing railroad line winding its way through the state, Colorado Springs is a city with a long history. Dubbed "Little London," the city soon featured high end lodging and dining as well as interesting tourist attractions and healing springs. Old landmarks like the Broadmoor Hotel (opened in 1918 and still in operation today) Antlers Hotel (opened in 1883, rebuilt after a tragic fire, and eventually demolished in the 1960s--now the site of a modern Hilton), and Bruin Inn (built in 1881 at Helen Hunt Falls, only a small building remains and serves as the visitors center to the Falls today), offer eerie tales of the unexplained and paranormal. The nearby university and the one time red light district (two different locations) are also supposed to be supernatural hot spots.