Take the Kids Ghost Hunting in These 7 Haunted Wichita Locations

The Orpheum Theatre in Wichita KS

Wichita’s history offers a number of spooky locations perfect for ghost hunting! Here are seven spots in ICT where spirits might be hanging out:

Delano District

Once known for its gambling, drinking and prostitution in the infamous red light district end of town. Since then it has been reported that the ghost of Edward T. “Red” Beard has been seen wandering the area. It’s no surprise though since he was gunned down by rival saloon owner “Rowdy” Joe Love at point blank. Patrons beware as you may never know who may be joining you as you stroll down Douglas in Delano, day or night!

Zombie gun fight at Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita

Old Cowtown Museum

You come to experience the cowboy history but you may be leaving after witnessing a little more than you bargained for. The daughter of Marshall M. Murdock (the Wichita Eagle’s founder) has not only been seen but heard in the former family home. Other buildings spread out across Cowtown hold their own secrets. Many of the buildings have lights that turn off and on. Apparitions and footsteps have been witnessed in unoccupied buildings. Mannequins also shift unexplainably when they normally take multiple people to move. This is definitely a place that you should keep an eye and ear out when visiting due to its history.

The Orpheum

Hear footsteps and whispers and see shadows of former actors by the dressing rooms. The former projectionist has been heard preparing for the next film. Deep under the theater lie tunnels that would lead you from the former speakeasy to escape. You can hear the whispers of women along with the clanking of bottles down there.

Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview

Clarence, a former visitor, has been seen and heard roaming the halls. He reportedly manipulates lights, elevators and anything else that gets in his way. The spirit of a child roams the halls along with the sound of music and loud conversations from a dance hall that is no longer present. Enjoy your stay!

Other Local Hot Spots

More notorious haunted spots in Wichita include the former Forum Theatre on Hillside where the former pastor and children have been seen and heard, The Eaton Place where Carrie Nation once destroyed a bar during prohibition and Candle Club with its past owners and occupants are also hot spots.

Who You Gonna Call?

Enjoy these haunts by yourself or find a ghost tour that specializes in the history of Wichita. Road Trip Paranormal offers tours year round and Everyday-Legacy Paranormal offers public and private investigations. 


Kendra Fernandez
Kendra lives in Derby with her husband Leonard and her two boys- Leo and Jacoby. She works in downtown Wichita but spends most of the rest of her waking hours wrangling two crazy boys. You will more than likely find them at a game or practice. Besides spending time with her family Kendra loves to read and watch Game of Thrones, HGTV marathons and the Royals! She is also very active in PTO at her sons' school and is always trying to find ways to interact with other parents.

4 COMMENTS

  1. You left out Newman University. The administration building is the only one left (that I know of) that’s haunted.

    • I hadn’t heard about the administration building at Newman being haunted, but it’s not surprising! There are a ton more places around town from what I understand and could have filled the blog for days! I know of a few places on the WSU campus that are supposedly haunted as well. Thanks for the input!!

  2. I hadn’t heard about the administration building at Newman being haunted, but it’s not surprising! There are a ton more places around town from what I understand and could have filled the blog for days! 🙂 I know of a few places on the WSU campus that are supposedly haunted as well. Thanks for the input!!

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