Entry No. 215 — the Denver file — filed under: haunted
Smile High Tours Cannabis-Friendly Cheesman Park Ghost Tour
This isn't the standard lantern-walk ghost tour: you start inside a licensed cannabis lounge sampling strains via bong or Volcano, then set off around 8:30pm on a three-mile, three-hour night walk through Cheesman Park and Capitol Hill. Cheesman is a former cemetery whose bodies were notoriously botched during removal, and the route hits genuinely haunted stops like the Molly Brown House and the Patterson Inn. The guide blends a theater background and years in the cannabis industry into the storytelling.
The story
You didn't hear it from us, but the most effective way to digest Denver's darkest historical scandals is under the influence of a finely tuned terpene profile. The night begins inside Cirrus Social Club at 3200 East Colfax, where founder Josh Fesmire—who combines a theater background, education, and years in the legal cannabis industry—helps you sample strains via bong or Volcano bag. Once your head is right, around 8:30 PM, you step out into the dark for a three-hour, three-mile trek through Cheesman Park and Capitol Hill.
What looks like an innocent 80-acre urban park was originally Mount Prospect Cemetery, established in 1858. When the city ordered the graves relocated in 1893, undertaker E.P. McGovern was hired for the job and promptly caught chopping up human remains to stuff them into smaller child-sized coffins to collect maximum per-box payouts. The operation was halted mid-scandal, leaving an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 bodies still sitting beneath the turf where locals now toss frisbees.
From the grave-paved grounds of Cheesman, the route weaves through the shadows of Capitol Hill to uncover the neighborhood's most notoriously haunted structures. You'll stand outside the historic Molly Brown House and pause before the red-sandstone turrets of the 1891 Croke-Patterson Mansion, unspooling local hauntings while your altered state turns every creaking porch board and rustling oak branch into a potential encounter.
What it's like
Arrive at Cirrus Social Club on Colfax to check in, where you can buy or bring your own flower and edibles (the ~$40 tour ticket doesn't cover the cannabis itself). You'll spend the first portion of the night learning terpenes, heating up Volcano bags, and getting loose before hitting the sidewalk around 8:30 PM. Group sizes are capped at eight, so you won't be marching in a noisy tourist parade down dark residential streets. The catch: three miles on foot after a smoke session is a real physical walk, so wear comfortable sneakers and book a rideshare home afterward—driving is strictly out of the question.
The move: Light up at the lounge first, then take the slow night walk through a former graveyard turned park while the guide unspools Denver's grisliest hauntings.
📍 Before you go Book ahead online (groups up to 8); ~$40/person, cannabis not included. It's a 3-mile walk after consuming, so arrange a ride home rather than driving.
- 📍 Capitol Hill (Denver)
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Outdoors
Where: Starts at Cirrus Social Club, 3200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- 12 Spirits Tavern — Tucked into the subterranean carriage house of the Croke-Patterson Mansion—one of the key stops on the ghost tour route—this bar lets you grab a drink inside the estate's actual haunted footprint.
- The Learned Lemur — Located nearby on East Colfax, this oddities dealership packed with real skulls and antique taxidermy sets a macabre mood before setting off through a former graveyard.
- Bar Max — Situated half a mile down Colfax, this craft cocktail spot ditches menus for a flavor wheel, taking the decision-making strain off your post-tour mind.
Good to know
How much does the tour cost and what is included?
Tickets run around $40 per person for the three-hour guided walking tour. Cannabis is not included in the ticket price, so you must purchase or supply your own inside Cirrus Social Club.
Can you consume cannabis while walking on the street?
No. Consumption takes place inside the licensed lounge at Cirrus Social Club before the walk begins, as smoking cannabis on public Denver sidewalks remains illegal under state law.
How physical is the tour route?
The tour covers approximately three miles on foot over three hours through Cheesman Park and Capitol Hill, so comfortable walking shoes are required.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. Group sizes are strictly limited to a maximum of eight participants to keep the experience intimate, so advance online booking is required.
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Further reading: Westword · Official site
last checked: 2026-06-23