When you have a state that is as historic and colorful as Colorado, you find that it is easy to come across ghosts, spirits, and other haunts from the past. What you may not realize, however, is that you can also share a drink with some of these alleged spirits, oftentimes without even realizing it. Feeling brave and/or thirsty? Then make reservations to sip wine and mingle with the ghosts at this iconic Colorado bar:
You know that the Stanley Hotel is one of the most haunted hotels in America, but did you know that it also houses…
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…one of the most haunted bars in the country?!
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Welcome to the Whiskey Bar at Cascade Restaurant; the “best whiskey bar in Estes Park” that not only serves world-class bourbons, but also wine, beer, and other spirits.
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What makes the Whiskey Bar so eerie? It is thanks to the fact that it is located inside the Stanley which, as you may recall, inspired Stephen King’s infamous “The Shining.”
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Opened in 1909, the Stanley Hotel has seen its fair share of the paranormal, including sightings of the original owner, the sounds of children running up and down the hallways, and objects moving on their own.
Flickr/Kent Kanouse Pictured is the infamous Room 217, which is the room Stephen King stayed in during his 1974 visit.
While most of these instances occur in either the rooms or hallways, some of them trickle down to the bar, so be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled whilst you sip away on your drink.
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Do you want to get an even better “look” at these spirits? The Stanley Hotel also offers Night Spirit Tours, which serves as the perfect prelude to an evening at the bar.
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Address: 333 Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, CO, 80517
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For more information, or to book your stay, please visit the Stanley Hotel’s website. Keep the drinks flowing by checking out The Haunted Bar That’s Been Around Since Before Colorado Was Even A State.
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Pictured is the infamous Room 217, which is the room Stephen King stayed in during his 1974 visit.
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