Haunted Places in Salt Lake City to Visit… If You Dare

As October rolls around, many people start getting into the Halloween spirit and start their festivities as early as the first week of October. With so many spooky festivities going on, some people take it upon themselves to do some real ghost hunting, hoping to find some paranormal activity and get an adrenaline rush. If you are looking for a real scare, you’ll be surprised to hear that Salt Lake City has many places that are haunted. Here are three of the best spooky spots to get your Halloween started off right.

Rio Grande Depot

The story about this haunted old railroad depot is one to remember. It has been told that a woman met her fiancé at the train station and got into an argument. The engagement was then called off and the man threw the engagement ring into the train tracks. When the woman went to retrieve it, she got struck by the train and was killed instantly. She is now known as “The Purple Lady” apparition.

West High School

Known as the oldest public high school in the state of Utah, West High has been the home of tragic student suicides. A former basketball player who died under suspicious circumstances is said to roam the gym, weight room, and boys’ locker room. Other students reported seeing ghosts roam the halls. Enter this haunted high school if you’re feeling brave and see what ghostly encounters await you.

Shilo Inn

Once known as the International Dunes Hotel, the Shilo Inn—and now the Holiday Inn—is home to many haunting tales. A woman went to the balcony of her hotel room on the 11^th or 12^th floor and started throwing her children off the ledge. Some of her children even jumped willingly from the balcony and she eventually jumped to her own death. One of her children was a survivor after the jump and had attempted to kill herself several times. People have reported hearing laughter coming from the pool area and witnessing the pinball machine randomly turning on and being played.

If these haunted places excite you, plan a night out with your friends and seek these ghosts out. As you are out and about, make sure you have a reliable ride to get you from place to place. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle come visit us at Larry H. Miller Lexus Murray or check out our inventory online.