Paranormal & Unexplained Activity

The 1911 Steam Train Hotel is more than just a place to rest—it’s a place where history, mystery, and the unexplainable all seem to converge. Whether you’re here for the legends or simply stumble upon something strange during your stay, our hotel and the surrounding San Luis Valley have long attracted stories of ghostly activity, UFO sightings, and other phenomena that defy easy explanation.

Inside the Hotel: A History of Hauntings

• Footsteps with no one there: Echoes above—during the dead of winter—when the hotel was completely empty.
• Shadows and flickering figures: Seen in hallways, rooms, and even the unused elevator shaft.
• Unseen visitors: Children have spoken to invisible figures or pointed out “ghosts” others couldn’t see.
• Unexplained electronics: Lights, appliances, and TVs turning on by themselves in undisturbed rooms.

Room 4 is especially notorious. Guests and staff have reported unexplained sounds, flickers, and ghostly figures.

“Wade, our longtime housekeeper, opened Room 4 for a final check—and the microwave suddenly turned on by itself. The room was empty. It still gives him chills.”

Guest Stories That Stay With You

• A woman and her dog saw an old-fashioned figure pass through a locked door. The dog barked furiously—yet no one was there.
• Navajo contractors staying in the adobe building felt a strong, ancestral presence unlike anything they’d experienced.
• A winter guest woke up to a glowing woman hovering above his bed. He laughed—and asked to stay in the same room again.
• Several guests have seen a woman walk out of the old elevator shaft near Room 4—then vanish into thin air.

The Mortuary Across the Street

Once, a mortuary stood just across the street. Later, a nearby structure became a dispensary. Staff there reported shadowy figures climbing the hotel stairs, orbs hovering near windows, and eerie movements captured on surveillance cameras. The energy seemed to spill out from the building itself—without anyone even stepping inside.

San Luis Valley: A Hotspot for the Unexplained

The San Luis Valley is considered one of the most active paranormal zones in North America. UFO sightings, alien abductions, cattle mutilations, and strange lights have been reported here for decades—drawing in curious travelers, investigators, and spiritual seekers alike.

Just 45 minutes north is the famous UFO Watchtower in Hooper, Colorado—a one-of-a-kind location where the sky itself seems to whisper secrets.

Spiritual Significance

The valley also holds deep spiritual meaning, especially for Native American traditions. According to Navajo belief, their people emerged from the Earth near a lake west of the Great Sand Dunes. Today, Crestone—a nearby town—is home to numerous temples and retreat centers, continuing the region’s mystical legacy.

Ready to Experience It for Yourself?

Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just someone who enjoys a good story—we invite you to experience the 1911 Steam Train Hotel firsthand.

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