Wyoming is full of some of the most beautiful places in the country… and also some of the spookiest. This haunted road trip in Wyoming will take you all over the state to some of the scariest places in Wyoming. The total travel time is 16 hours and 17 minutes, so you will either need to take several days or just take a portion of it. Click here to follow along on the route.

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Historic Occidental Hotel
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Outlaws and gold miners frequented this hotel and saloon in the late 1800s. The hotel was also a former bordello where the daughter of a prostitute passed away on the upper floor of the hotel. Apparently, she has appeared to several guests of the hotel. They describe her as having long dark hair and wearing a white dress. She taps people on their shoulders and moves furniture and luggage. People from outside the motel have reported seeing strange lights moving around on the upper floor as well as hearing strange voices and ghostly laughter. The Historic Occidental Hotel is located at 10 N. Main Street, Buffalo, WY, 82834.
Heart Mountain Relocation Center
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During World War II, the Japanese in America were relocated to the Heart Mountain Relocation Center. At night, it is believed that Shadow People are present. Visitors have heard footsteps, strange noises, and the feeling of being watched. Heart Mountain Relocation Center is located at 1539 Road 19, Powell, WY, 82435.
The Irma Hotel
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This old western hotel was built by Buffalo Bill himself. Guests have reported ghostly footsteps, strange noises, and the ghost of a man gliding through the halls without the lower half of his body. The Irma Hotel is located at 1192 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY, 82414.
Sweetwater County Library
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Sweetwater County Library was built on the site of an 1860s cemetery. Here, electrical appliances turn on and off, books fly off the shelves, orbs have been spotted, typewriters type by themselves, and an apparition has been seen in the multipurpose room. Sweetwater County Library is located at 300 N. 1st East Street, Green River, WY, 82935.
Wyoming Frontier Prison
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The Wyoming Frontier Prison was the first state penitentiary and housed some of Wyoming's most violent offenders. Here, prisoners were hung and died in the gas chamber, not to mention the deaths that occurred as a result of suicide, riots, and murders. The prison is a hotbed of paranormal activity such as strange voices, cold spots, and apparitions of former prisoners.
F. E. Warren Air Force Base
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F. E. Warren Air Force Base has been around since the late 1800s. Supernatural activity has been experienced in the dorms and spirits of cavalry soldiers have been seen on the base. Francis E. Warren Air Force Base is located at 5807 Military Road, Cheyenne, WY, 82009.
Wonder Bar (Closed)
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The world-famous Wonder Bar was established in 1934. Visitors have heard strange noises, lights turn on and off in the basement and a ghost has been seen floating down the stairs. This is rumored to be one of the most haunted spots in Wyoming. The Wonder Bar closed in 2019, but you can still drive by and peek in the windows - maybe you'll see a ghost.

Are you brave enough to take this haunted road trip in Wyoming? For more information on the penitentiary, check out The Story Behind This Penitentiary In Wyoming Is Beyond Spooky.

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Kim Magaraci | May 10, 2021

What are the most haunted places in Wyoming?

Some of the most haunted places in Wyoming are relics from the earliest days of Wyoming statehood. Spots like the Occidental Hotel and Virginian Saloon in Buffalo are popular spots for paranormal visitors. Heart Mountain Relocation Center is a spot with a terrible past, and unsettled spirits are said to roam the property. Fort Laramie is also rumored to be haunted, and there are almost certainly ghosts hanging out in the abandoned mining towns in Kirwin and Gebo. Wyoming's haunted history is truly on display in our small and storied towns.

Can I visit any abandoned places in Wyoming?

Wyoming is full of ghost towns that you can visit if you know where to look. Kirwin, Gebo, and Miner's Delight are nearly completely abandoned, and towns like Atlantic City and South Pass City are home to a small handful of residents that help preserve these relics of the past. Wyoming's most famous abandoned spots are in Grand Teton National Park and include the Moulton Barns on Mormon Row and the Cunningham Cabin at the foothills of the Teton range. Be sure to visit them when you're in the park!

What are the creepiest cemeteries in Wyoming?

The series cemetery in Wyoming is the one abandoned in the ghost town of Gebo. Many of the graves are from children who did not survive brutal frontier life, and one of the graves has a cradle surrounding it. The sadness of the space, combined with the haunting history of Gebo and the sounds of wails you might hear when the wind blows, makes this a spot that will send chills down your spine. Visit, if you're brave enough.

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