This October, if you’re in the mood for a good meal and a scary story, make your way to a small town just outside of Bozeman. A quick 30-minute drive and you’ll find the gorgeous white Sacajawea Hotel, sitting on Main Street in Three Forks, Montana. This building, constructed in 1910 stands out from all the other buildings in town. Its tall columns, gorgeous landscaping and well maintained exterior offer a unique charm that draws guests in. This hotel holds an incredible amount of Montana history, and with that comes an incredible amount of spooky stories. Although most of the ghosts seem friendly enough, a stay at the hotel and a trip to the basement bar is not for the faint of heart.

Saturdays, during the day, the Sac Bar is already filled with customers, all seated upon wooden stools and chairs, surrounded by details that can only be appreciated with a closer look. Decorated with personal touches such as beams covered in local Montana brands, and walls adorned with carefully selected artwork, this bar is fun and full of local life. The multiple televisions provide a variety of sporting events, and the atmosphere remains lively throughout the afternoon. As the evening sets in, live music and karaoke fills the bar with an exciting but comfortable vibe, a classic fall weekend in Montana. But, guests beware, as the sun goes down and darkness takes over where the light once shone through, whispers begin to fly about the haunted halls surrounding the Sac Bar.

While sipping on a cold local beer, patrons tell tales of The Man, a tall older gentleman, with white hair and a beard to match. He often stands near the staircase, waiting to greet new guests. His sighting is frequently reported to be accompanied by electrical issues, and you may feel an eerie chill upon ascending the staircases around you. Many claim him to be John Q. Adams, purchasing agent for the Milwaukee Railroad and builder of the original Sacajawea Hotel. Constructed as a rest stop catering to the railroad, it is said that he never quite left, inhabiting the hotel to this day.

Meanwhile, a delicious dinner awaits in the basement bar. A plate of buffalo wings pairs perfectly with the story of The Maid. A residual spirit, she is seen often, walking into the same wall over and over again, even when she thinks no one is around to see. What looks to be a solid wall was once a functional linen closet to which she is trying to return. Others have reported awaking in the night to her watching over them, judging them for the mess they might leave behind. Most stories of The Maid stem from the third floor, where radios randomly play and beds seem to shift in the dead of night—all typically reported in the slower seasons. Hotel workers say it’s her way of keeping busy in the winter months, cleaning cracks and crevices to old tunes.

The final story requires a stronger cocktail to wash it down easily. The story of The Madam, the Inn’s own Lady in Red. Although the hotel has only ever been a hotel, it’s not to say that the occasional escort didn’t find a way to entertain at the Sacajawea Inn back in the day. With no reported issues with madams on the property, stories say that her spirit wanders in from down the street, where a brothel used to stand, in search of new clients. Her love of the comfortable and beautiful hotel brings her back, hoping to find a richer sort of man.

Although the ghost stories are prominent, the Sac Bar is far from scary. It is a warm and welcoming stop in town. With friendly staff and autumn touches, the bar has a perfect fall atmosphere. It’s the ideal spot to meet up with friends and catch a Sunday football game while enjoying quality food and plenty of drink options. The ghost stories remain as a bit of added fun and excitement to the old, but well-maintained building.

After a closure from 2001 to 2009, the current owners restored the Sacajawea Inn, while preserving its historical heritage. As a nod to their excellent job, the spot has been dubbed “one of the finest historic hotels in the West” and in 2011 it proved that by achieving the Historic Preservation Award of Excellence. The inclusion of Pompey’s Grill and The Sac Bar only added to the intrigue of outsiders, with the 29 rooms often booked and unavailable throughout the summer and into the fall.

The scary stories and haunted history add an individual touch to the Sacajawea Hotel and its Bar, but its most important quality is its historical preservation and high-quality atmosphere. This bar offers consistently good food and drinks, and never disappoints when it comes to a night out. If you’re in the mood to get spooked, great, but if not, it’s easy enough to brush off the stories as just that, and enjoy a fall afternoon in the small town of Three Forks, Montana.