Broadview Hotel
The Broadview Hotel is considered Kansas' most haunted hotel, and its history and stories support such a claim. Located in downtown Wichita, the Broadview Hotel was built in 1922 by George Siedhoff and was considered the most modern and comfortable in the western United States in its time. The eight-story hotel's big attraction was its rooftop garden and restaurant that guests enjoyed during the summer months. The Broadview is massive with 231 rooms, including honeymoon suites, a presidential suite, three on-site restaurants, 10 event rooms and a crystal ballroom. Even the basement has a past as it was used as a speakeasy during prohibition and a bomb shelter in the 1950s.
400 West Douglas Avenue
Wichita, KS
(800) 362-2929
broadview-hotel.com
Bel Aire Water Tower
The Broadview Hotel isn't the only haunted location one should try to experience during their visit in Wichita. The Bel Aire water tower is believed to be haunted by a man who was killed when he climbed the tower during its construction and accidentally slipped inside the tower, plummeting 183 feet. His body was never retrieved, and it is believed you can hear him tapping from the inside. To see if you can get a tour of the water tower call (316) 744-2451.
Theorosas Bridge
The Theorosas Bridge has been a sight of many deaths over 150 years and is believed to be haunted by a mother who's spirit still searches for her murdered baby.
Valley Center
Valley Center, KS 67147
Ghoulish Schools
The Robinson Middle School is haunted by a girl who walks down the hallways at night clanking the locks against their lockers. Contact Robinson Middle School at (316) 973-8600.
Students claim that Wichita State University's Wilner Auditorium is haunted on account of unexplainable voices, doors opening and closing and lights turning on and off. Many of these places need permission to investigate, so make sure to make arrangements ahead of time before visiting. You can reach WSU by going through Joe Kleinsasser, director of news and media relations.
joe.kleinsasser@wichita.edu
(316) 978-3013.
Forest of Terror
Due to its reputation of haunting, Wichita has taken advantage of the scaring, and has some of the best Halloween attractions in Kansas. The annual Forest of Terror Haunted Forest boasts that it is the only "real" haunted forest in Kansas, and has recently celebrated its 27th year. This haunt is located at 50th St. North and Ridge Rd., and runs every weekend in October, as well as the last full week, from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Ravenwood Manor
The Ravenwood Manor provides plenty of scares as it sits in the middle of the 7.5 acre Haunted Island, where guests wander its trails trying to navigate their way to safety.
theravenwoodmanor.com
Halloween Vacation
If you're considering to take a scary vacation for Halloween, Wichita is a great destination with its history of hauntings and could be highlighted by a stay at the Broadview Hotel.
