Top 13 Haunted Places in Anchorage, Alaska

1. The Historic Anchorage Hotel

If there is a ground zero for ghost stories in Anchorage, this is it. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Historic Anchorage Hotel is one of the few remaining buildings from the city's early 20th-century roots. But age is not the only thing that lingers here.



Guests report televisions flickering, faucets running on their own, and the figure of a woman in a wedding dress roaming the second floor. The most infamous spirit is that of Police Chief Jack Sturgus, murdered just outside the hotel in 1921. His killer was never found, and some say he still patrols the alley looking for answers.

2. Fourth Avenue Theatre (Closed, But Not Silent)

Anchorage’s iconic Fourth Avenue Theatre is closed to the public, but those who worked there swear it is not empty. Cold spots, shadowy figures in the balcony, and a lingering presence in the projection booth have all been reported. Some believe the ghost of a former projectionist still watches over his theater, even after the final curtain.

3. Ship Creek’s Forgotten Cemetery

The old cemetery near Ship Creek, now tucked behind trees and buildings, holds the remains of some of Anchorage’s earliest settlers. It is said that restless spirits roam the area, especially in the colder months. Paranormal investigators have picked up strange readings here, including chilling voices and sudden drops in temperature.

4. The Dimond Center Mall

Malls are not typical paranormal hotspots, but the Dimond Center has an eerie reputation. Staff working late have reported unexplained voices, flickering lights, and sudden cold drafts. Some say the mall sits on ancient land with deep spiritual significance, which could explain the uneasy feelings in certain areas.

5. The Alaska Experience Theater

Designed to simulate the devastating 1964 earthquake, this downtown attraction may contain more than mechanical tremors. Staff have heard whispering voices in empty rooms and reported a cold presence during after-hours checks. Some believe victims of the quake return to share their stories in unsettling ways.

6. The Egan Civic and Convention Center

Built near the location of early Anchorage homesteads, the Egan Center is another spot with subtle yet consistent paranormal activity. Cleaning crews and security staff have heard footsteps on upper floors, elevator doors opening on their own, and even faint music coming from empty ballrooms.

7. Bootlegger Cove

This peaceful neighborhood hides a turbulent history from the Prohibition era. Tales of betrayal, smuggling, and murder have created fertile ground for ghost stories. Some locals report hearing footsteps along trails at twilight, while others claim to see a woman crying near the shoreline.

8. Oscar Anderson House Museum

This historic house belonged to one of Anchorage’s founding citizens. While it’s now a museum, visitors and staff believe the original owner never fully left. Doors slam on their own, footsteps echo when no one is upstairs, and the air grows heavy in certain rooms. The museum even offers ghost tours during October for those curious enough to explore after dark.

9. Lake Hood Floatplane Base

At the world’s busiest seaplane base, some pilots have seen lights on the water with no source and heard voices on the radio that are not from any registered craft. Could former pilots be returning for one more flight?

10. The G Street Tunnel

This pedestrian tunnel under the railroad tracks has long been a source of local unease. It is cold year-round, and passersby often report feeling followed while walking through. A few have seen shadowy figures standing silently at the other end, only to disappear before they can be reached.

11. Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery

One of the largest and oldest cemeteries in Anchorage, this location has its fair share of ghost stories. People visiting family graves have reported hearing names whispered on the wind. Nighttime security staff have seen movement near headstones, only to find nothing upon investigation.

12. West High School Auditorium

Students at West Anchorage High School often joke that their theater is haunted, but the stories have endured for decades. Lights flicker without cause, props go missing and reappear in odd places, and some say they have heard clapping or laughter when no one else is around. Whether prank or poltergeist, the stories persist.

13. Old Spenard Neighborhood

Before it became part of Anchorage, Spenard was a wild, unregulated area known for shady bars and lawless behavior. Today, it is a vibrant neighborhood, but some homes and back alleys still seem to carry the energy of its chaotic past. Residents have reported objects moving on their own, flickering lights, and eerie nighttime sounds.

Why Anchorage Feels So Haunted

Alaska is a place shaped by extremes, long winters, vast isolation, and rugged survival. Anchorage, built during a time of urgency and expansion, has seen tragedy and triumph alike. Where history is this intense, emotional imprints tend to linger. Add in Alaska’s deep Indigenous spiritual roots, and it is no surprise that Anchorage feels like a place where the living and the dead sometimes cross paths.

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