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Spend The Night With A Ghost Or Two At Your State's Most Haunted Hotel

Posted: October 30, 2023 | Last updated: October 30, 2023

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Alabama: Malaga Inn, Mobile

Finished in 1862, this charming 39-room boutique inn was built by two brothers-in-law who intended it to be a pair of townhouses – a wedding gift for the two sisters in the family. And it's said the sisters never left. Guests claim to have seen a lady figure in white pacing the balcony of room 007, as well as chandeliers swinging randomly, lights turning on and off themselves and even furniture that eerily moves on its own.

Alaska: The Alaskan Hotel, Juneau

Opened in 1913, Juneau's Alaskan Hotel has a serious reputation for ghosts and ghouls. So much so that staff report regular encounters with the paranormal and it was also featured on Travel Channel's series Portals to Hell . The most haunted spot (Room 315, which some guests specifically request) is said to be the room of a gold miner's wife who lived here waiting for her husband to come back. When at first he didn't, she became a working girl to support herself – and when her husband did eventually return, he wasn't best pleased with his wife's new career. Legend has it he killed her and she never left.

Arizona: Jerome Grand Hotel, Jerome

Looming over a former copper mining town, the Jerome Grand Hotel is renowned for its supernatural residents. No doubt this has something to do with the building's previous incarnation as a hospital and Jerome's past reputation as the wickedest town in the West. Guests fill the visitor books with tales of unexplained sights, sounds and smells, especially emanating from the third floor – site of the old operating theater. 

Arkansas: 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, Eureka Springs

Often cited as the most haunted hotel in America, the 1886 Crescent in the Ozark Mountains has a grisly history. The building was originally opened as a hotel but was transformed into Baker's Cancer Curing Hospital in 1937. Norman Baker, a former magician with zero medical training, claimed to be able to treat cancer patients here. Unfortunately, many perished under Baker's pseudo-care and now reportedly wander around the hotel. An intriguing archive is kept on the fourth floor and typically the hotel runs regular ghost tours – check here for current availability .

California: The Hollywood Roosevelt, Los Angeles

An A-list retreat for both the living and the dead, this luxurious hotel has hosted pretty much everyone who's been anyone. Among the most notable high-profile ghosts of the hotel are actors Montgomery Clift, who stayed here during the filming of From Here to Eternity , and Marilyn Monroe, who holed up at the hotel for two years at the start of her career. Clift can purportedly be seen in his old room 928 or heard practising his lines, while it's said that Marilyn often appears in a mirror that used to hang in her favorite poolside cabana.

Colorado: The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

A night at The Stanley Hotel was all it took to inspire Stephen King to pen his classic horror novel The Shining . But the spooky reputation pre-dates both the book and the spine-chilling film as the hotel's original owner and his wife Flora are reportedly often seen drifting through the lobby. Room 217, where King and his wife stayed, is said to be haunted by a housekeeper who perished on the hotel grounds. The hotel now runs ghost tours and typically attracts film buffs and spirit hunters from all over. 

Connecticut: Captain Grant's Bed and Breakfast, Poquetanuck

Just one look at this charming clapboard home is a giveaway – it’s clearly a bed and breakfast with history. Built in 1754, today there are just seven gorgeous rooms (or you can book out the whole house) with features including antique furniture, gas or wood-burning fireplaces, jetted bathtubs and cable TV. But it’s not just human guests that get a warm welcome here, the hotel is also home to 12 friendly spirits. There’s even a book, The Ghosts of Captain Grant’s Inn that has been written about the apparitions by owner Carol Matsumoto. We just hope those ghosts aren’t helping themselves to the complimentary crème sherry in every room…

Delaware: Addy Sea, Bethany Beach

It's said to be one of the most haunted places in Delaware, but at least the ghosts are friendly – or so the current employees claim. The 119-year-old-house began life as the Addy's seaside estate, but when the family was hit by the Great Depression, they began renting out rooms to travelers until eventually the home became an inn. Three of the 13 rooms are said to be haunted by previous employees and guests who never wanted to leave the charming hotel, even in the afterlife. In Room 1 the bathtub is known to start shaking for no apparent reason, while in Room 11 phones turn on and off without an explanation.

Florida: The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables

Coral Gables, a suburb of Miami, has long attracted the rich and famous and The Biltmore , opened in 1926, is no exception, having hosted Judy Garland and the Roosevelts. The five-star hotel had to close its doors during the Second World War so it could be used as a military hospital until 1968. When it reopened as a hotel once more in the late 1980s, guests started to speak of ghosts of the soldiers who died within its walls. These sightings are also accompanied by other apparitions, including that of Fatty Walsh – a New York mobster who was shot here in 1929.

Georgia: Jekyll Island Club Resort, Jekyll Island

Founded by members of an incorporated hunting and recreational club who bought the island in 1886, the Jekyll Island Club flourished during the early 20th century with the Morgans, Rockefellers and Vanderbilts among the club's members. A popular story says that the hotel is haunted by a bellman: apparently, the ghost is very particular about delivering freshly pressed suits to guests and is mostly seen on the second floor. There's an  annual ghost-hunt weekend for true believers too.

Hawaii: Moana Surfrider, Honolulu

When the co-founder of Stanford University, Jane Stanford, met her untimely end on 28 February 1905, it made huge headlines in the US. She was vacationing in Hawaii following an attempted strychnine poisoning and had checked in at the Moana Surfrider in Honolulu. She died in her room at the Moana and both guests and staff have repeatedly said she can be spotted wandering around the hotel at night trying to find her room.

Idaho: Idaho Hotel, Silver City

Chances are if you’ve booked a hotel in the middle of a ghost town founded in the 1860s, you’ll be expecting to see some serious spooks. And you won’t be disappointed at the Idaho Hotel, which makes regular appearances on lists of America's most haunted places. Even if you don’t have a paranormal experience then a stay here is a glorious step back in time – there hasn’t been electricity here since the 1940s when the town’s mines shuttered and today the hotel is reliant on solar power and propane heaters. Note that the hotel is only open for the summer season.

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Illinois: Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago

Another grande dame of the hotel scene, The Congress , as it’s known, has an illustrious history closely tied in with the development of the Windy City. It was opened to help meet demand from visitors arriving for the Chicago World Fair, and it's said that, during the construction of the Gold Room, a worker was trapped behind a wall and suffocated beneath a layer of plaster. Today, his hand appears to reach through the wall to surprise guests collecting their coats from the cloakroom. Some say that the crime king Al Capone, who had a suite on the eighth floor, is another ghostly resident.

Indiana: French Lick Springs Hotel, French Lick

Opened by Dr William Bowles as a wellness retreat (thanks to its proximity to the therapeutic water of Pluto Mineral Springs), the French Lick Springs Hotel was a popular destination for the wealthy during the 1920s. It's also believed to be one of the most haunted places in all of Indiana, with guests and employees reporting sightings of former owner Thomas Taggart, mysterious apparitions of a late bellhop and unexplained phone calls from empty rooms. According to a legend, the smell of Taggart's tobacco smoke still lingers near the service elevator and in the main ballroom.

Iowa: Mason House Inn, Keosauqua

Now the Mason House Inn , the 1846 building in southeast Iowa was also used as a hospital and a station on the Underground Railroad during the Civil War, so it's no surprise that there's something more lingering here than just history. The hotel is often said to be one of the most haunted places in Iowa with up to 100 different spirits thought to inhabit this quaint hotel. Fortunately, the spirits are very friendly to the guests and the inn itself usually plays host to ghost hunting courses and retreats throughout the year. 

Kansas: Midland Railroad Hotel, Wilson

Built around the turn of the 20th century, the original Midland Railroad Hotel burned down in a fire in 1902. It is strongly believed that several guests perished in the blaze and haunt the hotel to this day. Guests staying on the third floor often report smelling smoke or even seeing flames from the side of their eyes that vanish without leaving a trace. Many say they've seen ghostly figures in old-fashioned clothing wandering the entryways and the stairs. Whatever the explanation, a night at this historic hotel definitely comes with complimentary paranormal activity.

Kentucky: The Seelbach Hilton, Louisville

A grand hotel named after the German brothers who built it, The Seelbach  has entertained many prominent guests since it opened in 1905, including writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, who featured a fictional version of it in The Great Gatsby . However, the hotel's most famous guest never got to check out. The Lady in Blue is said to be a ghost of Patricia Wilson who was staying at the hotel in 1936 when her husband died in a car crash. The distraught Mrs Wilson threw herself down the lift shaft and has haunted the hotel ever since, recognized by her distinctive blue dress.

Louisiana: Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

A French Quarter icon, the deluxe Hotel Monteleone has been run by five generations of the same family since it opened in 1886. That's plenty of time to build up loyal customers and acquire a few lingering former guests. Frequent reports of paranormal activity led to a visit by the International Society of Paranormal Research, who discovered all sorts of ghostly goings-on, particularly on the 14th floor where Maurice, a former maid, is said to have never left her housekeeping duties.

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Maine: The Kennebunk Inn, Kennebunk

Originally built in 1799 as the private retreat of Phineas Cole,  The Kennebunk Inn  had many owners before it was transformed into a tavern in 1928. And while the staff, owners and guests have come and gone, the spirit of a former night watchman and auditor, Silas Perkins, has stuck around. Playing pranks on staff and causing mischief, especially in room 17, Silas is not the only ghost here. Another spirit, Sara Emily, is said to stand on the main stairwell, greeting visitors as they enter.

Maryland: Admiral Fell Inn, Baltimore

On a cobbled street corner in Fell's Point, once a major shipbuilding area and Baltimore's oldest waterfront community, the Admiral Fell Inn is made up of seven adjoining buildings. One of these buildings used to be a boarding house for sailors, some of whom still seem to be hanging around. A famous anecdote tells that the hotel had to be evacuated once, however a raucous party could still be heard inside the empty building. One of the most haunted hotels in the US, the inn plays along by running regular ghost tours. 

Massachusetts: Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast, Fall River

If you've ever heard the children's rhyme: "Lizzie Borden took an axe / Gave her mother 40 whacks / When she saw what she had done / She gave her father 41," then you're probably familiar with the gruesome 1892 double homicide. The Borden's home has been furnished and decorated to look exactly like it did the morning before the murders. Overnight guests can take photos where Mr Borden was killed, spend the night in the bedroom where the body of Lizzie's stepmother Abigail was found and visit the basement. 

Michigan: Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island is one of the state's top vacation destinations but it's also one of the most haunted with a tumultuous history. Once home to the Odawa people, the island's population was forced out as Europeans arrived and it was later the scene of many bloody battles. It's said that the construction workers uncovered human remains when digging the hotel's foundations and an amorphous black mass with blazing red eyes lurks around the hotel .

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Minnesota: Palmer House Hotel, Sauk Centre

Palmer House , built in 1901, is known as one of the most haunted places in Minnesota due to the large number of reports of paranormal activity and it has even turned more than a few guests into believers. The hotel has been subject to many investigations over the years and the most common reports include hearing voices from empty rooms, experiencing cold breezes in the middle of summer and doors slamming shut on their own.

Mississippi: Monmouth Historic Inn, Natchez

Dating from 1818 and one of the South's most haunted hotels , Monmouth Plantation used to be home of General John A. Quitman, who's believed to have been poisoned and killed by abolitionists. Now a stunning inn, many say that the general never really left the house. Guests have reported spotting a man in a uniform strolling through the garden and a few have even said they've been woken up by him in their rooms. 

Missouri: The Elms Hotel & Spa, Excelsior Springs

Operating since 1888, Missouri's most historic hotel is also its most haunted. The Elms Hotel burned down twice, first in 1898, then again in 1910. Even though nobody is believed to have died in the fires, guests have frequently reported seeing the spirit of a distressed woman looking for her child, pulling at people's hair or throwing objects across the room. SyFy channel's Ghost Hunters also visited the hotel in 2013 to investigate the mysterious goings-on.

Montana: The Fairweather Inn, Virginia City

High in the Rocky Mountains, Virginia City was once a booming gold mining center but now is home to only a couple of hundred people and is a well-preserved example of a typical mining camp of the American West. The Fairweather Inn was named after one of the men who discovered gold in the area, Bill Fairweather, however, it's children rather than miners, bandits or vigilantes who choose to haunt this small hotel. They seem especially drawn to guests with their own kids and torment with whispers, hurried footsteps and doors opening and closing.

Nebraska: Argo Hotel, Crofton

There are several contenders for the title of Nebraska's most haunted hotel, however, none of them have such a chilling backstory as the Argo Hotel in northeastern Nebraska. Built in 1912, it used to be major stopover for guests traveling on the many trains that rolled into town but eventually it was closed and turned into a doctor's office and a medical clinic for many years. When the building was renovated once more in the 1990s to be turned into a hotel, the owner reportedly found a baby skeleton in a burlap sack buried within the walls. It's said that both the baby and the mother still haunt the hotel.

Nevada: The Mizpah Hotel, Tonopah

The Mizpah Hotel certainly has a reputation for its paranormal goings-on both within the state and beyond. A psychic visited the hotel once and said she communicated with several spirits, while TV's  Ghost Hunters team managed to capture a decommissioned elevator randomly opening and closing its doors on camera. Mizpah's current owners don't shy away from the hotel's bizarre fame and say that guests are welcome to interact with the friendly ghosts. 

New Hampshire: Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods

The monumental New England retreat is a favorite for getting away from it all, but you could find yourself having to share a room with an unexpected guest. It's rumored that Carolyn Stickney, wife of the resort's original owner, has taken up long-term residence. Look out for an elegant figure in Victorian dress and listen out for light knocks at the door. Carolyn has a habit of slipping into guests' rooms, helping herself to their belongings and then placing them back exactly where she found them.

New Jersey: The Southern Mansion, Cape May

Built in 1863,  this stunning coastal villa  was the country estate of the Allen family until 1946, when the last of original owner's relatives, Ester Mercur, passed away. Her husband sold the estate with all its furnishings and it seems like Ester never really left either. Said to haunt the resort to this day, guests have reported hearing laughter and rustling petticoats as well as smelling a strong perfume waft in the corridors and feeling a ghostly presence. 

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New Mexico: La Posada de Santa Fe, Santa Fe

Once home to German merchant Abraham Staab and his wife Julia, La Posada de Santa Fe was at the center of New Mexico's high society. Built in 1882, the pousada was Abraham's dedication to his beloved wife and the legend has it that Julia was so in love with the house, she never left it. Guests report seeing weird apparitions and hearing strange whispers in suite 100 – Julia's former bedroom. The hotel doesn't shy away from its ghostly inhabitant and offers a special Julia Staab American Ghost Package for the bravest guests.

New York: Red Coach Inn, Niagara Falls

A Tudor-style boutique bed and breakfast, Red Coach Inn has long been the destination of choice for those after a romantic couple's getaway. However, not all romances have ended well here. The hotel is rumored to be haunted by a bride and groom who took their own lives following their wedding. The spooky occurrences include music playing in the night, jewelry going missing from dressers and then reappearing as well as hearing footsteps walking and dancing above despite being on the top floor.

North Carolina: Green Park Inn, Blowing Rock

Sitting pretty astride the Eastern Continental Divide, there are almost certainly strange forces at work at the historic  Green Park Inn , from electronic interferences to apparitions. Many think that Laura Green, the daughter of the hotel's founder, haunts room 318 and wanders around the third floor. Apparently, she was jilted at the altar and subsequently took her own life. Her would-be groom is said to be around too. 

North Dakota: Rough Riders Hotel, Medora

North Dakota's oldest hotel, the Rough Riders Hotel , has been going since 1884 and has remained largely unchanged since Theodore Roosevelt stayed here. While the fascinating history makes it a very interesting place to visit, the many ghost stories can't be ignored. According to reports, the hotel is haunted by a little boy who likes to cause havoc on the top floor. Guests have heard tapping on the walls, toilets flushing themselves and even a faint child-like laughter.

Ohio: Lafayette Hotel, Marietta

Although many hotels in Ohio claim to be the most haunted in the state, Lafayette Hotel will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. The hauntings on the third floor are said to be so severe some of the employees even refuse to go up there. Located in Marietta, known as the first permanent settlement of the Northwest Territory, the hotel dates back to 1918 and is said to be haunted by its former owner. Apparently, he likes to play tricks on guests by relocating items in the room, turning suitcases upside down and emptying shampoo bottles. 

Oklahoma: Skirvin Hilton Hotel, Oklahoma City

Not many hotels have been blamed for losing a basketball game, but both the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls famously did just that, citing separate hauntings as the reason they weren't match-fit. A famous legend claims that the original owner W. B. Skirvin used the hotel's  10th floor to satisfy his various vices. After a night with Skirvin, one of the maids got pregnant so in an attempt to save his reputation, Skirvin locked her and the baby in a room on the 10th floor until she jumped to her death. Guests often report objects moving, doors slamming shut and hearing strange sounds in the room and the entryways.

Oregon: Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa, Hood River

Nearly a century old, the Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa undoubtedly benefits from a stunning location and has hosted a fair share of superstar guests, including Burt Reynolds and Shirley Temple as well as US presidents Calvin Coolidge and Franklin D. Roosevelt. It's also haunted – guests have reported seeing a woman in white who is believed to have taken her own life by jumping off a hotel balcony although no proof has been found to suggest this is true. Others say they've witnessed a child either playing or sitting on the ground near the site of a former swimming pool.

Pennsylvania: Farnsworth House Inn, Gettysburg

Stay at this bed and breakfast and chances are you’ll encounter the spooky sights of gentlemen dressed in old-fashioned suits and ladies in Victorian finery. Is it spirits, or the leaders of the town’s ghost tours? Who can say… Either way there’s no denying this hotel’s place in history: built in 1810 it housed Confederate troops during the Civil War and you’ll still find 100 bullet holes pock-marking the walls. Take part in a tour of the haunted cellar, where you can learn about the hotel’s connection to the death of Jennie Wade, the only civilian to die in the three-day Battle of Gettysburg.

Rhode Island: Graduate Providence, Providence

Better known to ghost hunters as the Providence Biltmore , the stunning 1922 landmark hotel has a very dark history. The inspiration behind the fictional hotels featured in the works by both Stephen King and Robert Bloch, it was financed by a well-known Satanist and later also used as a popular speak-easy among mobsters during the Prohibition. A meeting place for many illicit encounters throughout history, there's not much the hotel hasn't seen and guests today report regularly coming face-to-face with spirits from another world.

South Carolina: Battery Carriage House Inn, Charleston

The old-world charm in Charleston is exemplified in the romantic Battery Carriage House Inn , however, it's not just charming, it's also haunted. In a city that conjures up a bygone era it's really no surprise that past and present collide. Characters glimpsed at this hotel include a threatening headless torso in room 8, a benign gentleman ghost in room 10 and a glowing entity in room 3. 

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South Dakota: Historic Bullock Hotel, Deadwood

Founded by sheriff Seth Bullock in 1896 during Deadwood's heyday as a gold mining town, the Bullock Hotel is the town's oldest hotel. One legend says that Bullock died at the hotel in room 211 however, contrary to that popular story, he passed away at his home. That hasn't kept guests and employees from claiming his ghost still walks around the hotel ensuring everything is in perfect shape. Ghost tours are held regularly and many thrill-seekers and ghost hunting groups have spent the night here – the hotel was also featured on a Halloween Ghost Adventures special.

Tennessee: Union Station Hotel, Nashville

The focus of many ghost stories and legends through time, the Union Station Hotel's connection to the supernatural was originally inspired by a horrific accident that took place in Nashville. Known as the Great Train Wreck of 1918, a train departing the then Union State collided head-on with another train costing at least 101 lives. It's said that those poor souls have returned to the station, now a hotel, seeking solace. Another story relates to room 711 where a girl named Abigail likes to disturb guests. 

Texas: Emily Morgan Hotel, San Antonio

A member of the DoubleTree by Hilton family and part of the Alamo Plaza Historic District, the Emily Morgan (pictured left) has only been operating as a hotel since 1984 but the building's history stretches further back. The first skyscraper west of the Mississippi, the Emily Morgan housed a hospital, doctors' offices and a psychiatric ward as well as a morgue and a crematorium. Today's guests report strange sights and sounds, and even poltergeist activity, especially on the top floor – the former site of the crematorium.

Utah: Holiday Inn Express, Salt Lake City

It's probably the last thing you'd expect from a Holiday Inn Express but the one in Utah's Salt Lake City has long had the reputation of being haunted. The building was formerly home to the Shilo Inn and in the 1970s a mother staying at the inn decided to take her own life by jumping off a balcony after she'd thrown over all her children. The restless spirits are said to roam around the hotel and a maintenance man reportedly said that on the 13th floor his tools moved and lightbulbs were unscrewed all on their own.

Vermont: Brass Lantern Inn, Stowe

Built in 1819, the former farmhouse is now a quaint nine-room bed and breakfast in the heart of one of New England's most famous towns, Stowe. If you're hoping for a peaceful sleep though, you might be in for a surprise afterparty. The inn is reportedly haunted by a rowdy group of ghosts who like to keep other guests up at night with their chatting and laughing. When previous guests have inquired about the noise, the loud rooms have been found unoccupied. 

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Virginia: Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs

One of America's oldest resorts, it's no surprise that the 253-year-old Homestead Resort has its fair share of spooky sightings, specifically a bride that haunts the 14th floor. The story begins in the 1900s when a young woman was set to be married at the resort, however, on the day of the wedding the husband-to-be had second thoughts and left the hotel never to be seen again. Overcome with distress, the bride took her own life and her spirit keeps asking guests the time, waiting for her groom to return.

Washington: Hotel Sorrento, Seattle

If you're after a celebrity ghost encounter in particular, the Hotel Sorrento in Seattle is a pretty safe bet. Here you'll find Alice B. Toklas, partner of writer Gertrude Stein, roaming the halls of the fourth floor. For a particularly spooky experience, ask for room 408, said to be the most haunted or head to the Dunbar Room where Alice likes to move the glassware around. 

West Virginia: The Blennerhassett Hotel, Parkersburg

Expect both a warm welcome and the chills during a stay at The Blennerhassett Hotel . Opened in 1889, the hotel quickly became a showpiece of what later would be known as the Gaslight Era when the area's oil and gas companies boomed. Although no horrific or tragic events have taken place here, guests and staff have apparently reported sightings of restless souls that include children playing on the second floor and the suited and boot ghost of William Chancellor, the businessman who built the hotel. 

Wisconsin: The Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee

The Pfister has a reputation for not letting MLB players enjoying a restorative night's sleep. Many sports stars over the years have confirmed stories of hearing knocks and footsteps in the room, seeing apparitions and TV channels flickering. Carlos Gomez, a legendary outfielder, said : "I'm scared to go there. They should change the hotel. Everybody doesn't like the hotel. Everything's scary." It's said that among other ghosts, the hotel is haunted by Guido Pfister's son Charles, who oversaw the hotel's completion after his father's death, still making sure the guests are comfortable.

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Wyoming: The Historic Occidental Hotel, Buffalo

A typical Old West hotel (note the real bullet holes in the ceiling of the bar), the Occidental has played host to many notable figures from that era, including Butch Cassidy, Calamity Jane and Buffalo Bill, however, its most famous guest still lingers. Referred to by the staff as Emily, it's a mischievous spirit who is said to have been the daughter of a working girl operating out of the Bordello suite in the hotel. Emily passed away of cholera in the early 1900s and now taunts the guests by tapping on their shoulders or pulling the bottoms of their shirts.

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Spend a spooky night with ghosts at these 10 haunted hotels

Best Haunted Hotel (2023) September 29, 2023

Ghostly apparitions, flickering lights, and eerie sounds are just a few of the things you may encounter at one of these 10 hotels, voted by our readers as the best haunted hotels in the country. It's believed that certain guests have checked in but never checked out.

No. 10: Malaga Inn - Mobile, Alabama

The Malaga Inn in Mobile’s Downtown Historic District is a popular place to stay, especially during Mardi Gras. It’s also the supposed home of a ghostly woman in white who has been spotted pacing the balcony of Room 7. Some guests have also seen a chandelier swinging back and forth, lights turning on and off on their own, and pieces of furniture that have been rearranged.

No. 9: Hawthorne Hotel - Salem, Massachusetts

When staying at the Hawthorne Hotel, guests looking for a paranormal experience should book Room 325, which is reportedly the most haunted room in the hotel. Many guests also have reported seeing a ghostly woman walking the halls of the sixth floor as well as in Room 612. Other reports mention unexplained noises and moving furniture. 

No. 8: The Omni Grove Park Inn - Asheville, North Carolina

For more than 100 years, The Omni Grove Park Inn has remained a popular destination for visitors to Asheville. For much of that time, many guests have reported an encounter with the Pink Lady, believed to be a guest in the 1920s. Stories say she fell to her death (suicide? pushed?) from a balcony, yet never left. While there is no confirmation this event took place, many guests say they have seen a young woman with long hair on the property wearing a pink gown. Others say they just see a pink mist. 

No. 7: Historic Bullock Hotel - Deadwood, South Dakota

Located in downtown Deadwood, the Historic Bullock Hotel is the chosen destination for the town's first sheriff, Seth Bullock, who the hotel claims still proudly “haunts” the halls, primarily on the second and third floors. According to many reports, Bullock's ghost keeps tabs on the staff to ensure they are doing their jobs, making himself known if he thinks they aren't doing enough. Reports also document showers turning on by themselves and items being moved. 

No. 6: The Queen Mary - Long Beach, California

Billed as "the most luxurious and technologically advanced ocean liner at the time" when it launched in 1934, The Queen Mary is now one of Long Beach's most notable hotels. Today, The Queen Mary sports another nickname: "the haunted ship." Both visitors and guests can take the Haunted Encounters tour to learn more about The Queen Mary's stories of the paranormal residents that call the ship home. 

No. 5: The Stanley Hotel - Estes Park, Colorado

This dramatic, massive white hotel seems to rise out of the Colorado mountains in the otherwise quaint and old-fashioned tourist town of Estes Park. The Stanley Hotel’s haunted history stretches far back, but it became famous in the ‘70s after author Stephen King visited. He set the scene for his bestselling book (and the subsequent movie), “The Shining,” at the Stanley. Today, guests visit the hotel to see the long, spooky hallways and try to hear “Redrum.” 

No. 4: Jerome Grand Hotel - Jerome, Arizona

At the Jerome Grand Hotel, there's a spooky aura to the place. But does that mean it's haunted? It depends on who you ask. While the owner doesn't believe the hotel hosts some ghosts, guest accounts say otherwise. There have been reports of a head nurse making her presence known in the former hospital building. 

No. 3: Hotel Saranac - Saranac Lake, New York

This historic hotel in the Adirondacks dates back to the Roaring '20s and is on the grounds of a former high school. According to local reports, the spirit of Howard Littell, the school’s superintendent, still roams the property. Other sightings include a young girl on the fourth floor, spectral singing on the sixth floor, and mysterious scratching sounds on the third floor.

No. 2: The Marshall House - Savannah, Georgia

Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia and comes with its own share of ghost stories, but the Marshall House tops them all. This historic hotel opened in 1851 and was used three times as a hospital. One report claims a doctor buried amputated body parts under the floorboards because the ground was too frozen to dig. Stories abound, from ghost sightings in the hallways to faucets turning on by themselves.

No. 1: Fainting Goat Island Inn - Nichols, New York

Guests of Fainting Goat Island Inn, a former railroad hotel built in the late 1800s, have reported numerous ghostly encounters, like being woken in the night by voices or seeing two women sitting for tea in the Fainting Room. Others report hearing footsteps on a staircase that doesn’t exist or finding a child-sized chair next to the bed in the Nubian Room.

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The 27 Most Haunted Hotels in America

Explore hotels with paranormal activity, ghost stories and unexpected guests.

Make sure to look around every corner at these spooky properties. (Courtesy of Lizzie Borden House)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night in a haunted hotel ? At these historic properties, many travelers have checked in – but, as legend has it, not everyone has checked out. To help you decide which spooky property to add to your bucket list, U.S. News evaluated expert and user opinion to bring you the most haunted hotels in America. From long lost loves to the glamorous ghosts of Hollywood past, these mysterious destinations are ready to tell their stories.

(Note: Some of the following hotels and destinations may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. New policies may be in place, including capacity restrictions, reservation requirements or mask mandates. Check with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of State and local tourism boards before traveling.)

The Stanley Hotel: Estes Park, Colorado

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Opened to the public in 1909, this opulent Colorado property overlooking Estes Park and framed by the Rocky Mountains is best known for being the inspiration behind Stephen King's 1977 novel "The Shining." King spent a lonely winter night here with his wife in 1974 – so lonely, in fact, that they were the hotel's only guests. That night, the author awoke from a nightmare that his son was being chased through the hotel's eerie halls by a firehose. By morning, King had already formed a rough outline of what would become one of the most iconic horror stories to date.

Today, tales of ghost sightings and strange happenings at The Stanley Hotel have garnered the property a haunted reputation. To hear these stories (and possibly come back with one of your own), book one of the hotel's hourlong night tours, where you can learn about the spooky backstory behind this historic hotel. Daring guests can even opt to stay overnight in one of the hotel's "spirited" rooms – those reported to have the highest levels of paranormal activity. These include rooms 401, 407, 428 and 217, the very suite where King was inspired to create "The Shining." While recent travelers loved The Stanley Hotel's beautiful grounds and old-world charm, some felt the hotel was lacking amenities. If you plan your spooky stay for October, you may be able to catch Estes Park's annual Elk Fest, a top fall festival .

Address: 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517

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1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa: Eureka Springs, Arkansas

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A stay at this spooky property isn't for the faint of heart. Located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas , the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa has received hundreds of reports of paranormal experiences over the years. The building once served as a women's college, and later as an experimental hospital run by the infamous charlatan Norman Baker, who claimed to have the cure to cancer. Many people died in his care, and today their spirits are said to haunt the building.

Luckily for ghost-hunting guests, the property fully embraces its status as one of America's most haunted hotels. Ghost tours are held nightly, taking visitors through ominous sights such as the Crescent Hotel Morgue, where guests have recounted seeing a dark figure and feeling cold spots (there are even reports of guests getting touched and poked). Serious ghost hunters can also check out the hotel's historic archives on the fourth floor, before bedding down in Michael's Room, which is said to be the most haunted room in the hotel. For even more ghostly investigating, arrive in January for the Eureka Springs Paranormal Weekend, which is hosted by the hotel every year and includes overnight ghost hunts, special seminars and exclusive access to nearly all haunted spaces of the property.

Address: 75 Prospect Ave., Eureka Springs, AR 72632

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The Queen Mary: Long Beach, California

This historic hotel is unusual for several reasons. Not only is it filled with tales of ghostly encounters and paranormal occurrences, but it is actually housed in a retired cruise ship. Docked in Long Beach, California , and overlooking the Los Angeles River, The Queen Mary has sailed as both a luxury ocean liner and a troopship during World War II. Now, more than 50 years after its final cruise, the ship has been transformed into a floating tourist attraction and hotel best known for its bizarre haunted happenings.

There are several supposed paranormal hot spots aboard the Queen Mary, including the Mauretania Room, the Mayfair Room and Shaft Alley, the site of a hideous accident where a crew member was crushed to death under a hatch door; his ghost is said to haunt the area now. While the hotel offers several paranormal tours and activities, thrill-seeking guests won't want to miss an opportunity to spend the night in Stateroom B340. Past guests have reported unexplainable phenomena such as flickering lights, faucets that turn on and off without being touched, and loud knocking on their door in the middle of the night.

Note: The Queen Mary was temporarily closed for renovations at the time of publication. It is tentatively expected to reopen later in 2022.

Address: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802

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La Fonda on the Plaza: Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Located in Santa Fe , this luxuriously appointed hotel might just scare your socks off. Although the current structure that houses La Fonda on the Plaza wasn't built until 1922, the site has been home to a courthouse and a number of inns dating all the way back to the 1600s. But not all of La Fonda's secrets have stayed in the past: The hotel is said to be haunted by the spirit of John P. Slough, a former New Mexico chief justice who was shot and killed in the lobby in 1867; some past guests have reported hearing his footsteps in the night. Other legends tell of a bride who was murdered on her wedding night haunting the bridal suite and the spirit of a businessman who jumped down the hotel well after gambling all his money away.

Address: 100 E. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501

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The Emily Morgan Hotel: San Antonio, Texas

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Sitting in the heart of downtown San Antonio , The Emily Morgan Hotel – a DoubleTree by Hilton property – is no stranger to the supernatural. Countless strange occurrences have been reported by staff and guests: phones ringing in the middle of the night with no one on the other line, inexplicable sounds coming from unoccupied rooms, doors closing without being touched and ghostly figures wandering the halls. Video cameras have even captured what appear to be bright orbs floating around the hotel at times. Some travelers attribute these spooky hauntings to the hotel's eerie history. The property was once used as the city's Medical Arts Building, featuring its own morgue, crematorium and psychiatric wing. It also overlooks the legendary Alamo , the site of a gruesome battle during the Texas Revolution. Book your San Antonio trip to coincide with the Día de los Muertos festival around Halloween to experience the country's largest celebration of the Mexican holiday to honor deceased loved ones.

Address: 705 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205

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Hotel del Coronado: Coronado, California

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In 1892, a young woman named Kate Morgan checked in to the San Diego area's Hotel del Coronado alone; she unfortunately would never get the chance to check out. A few days later, on the outdoor staircase leading to Coronado Beach , Morgan was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. While the circumstances surrounding her mysterious death are unknown, some speculate that she killed herself due to illness or heartbreak. Following her untimely death, guests have reported seeing her on the beach or in the hotel, haunting her former guest room.

Address: 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA 92118

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Jekyll Island Club Resort: Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Situated on its own private island, Jekyll Island Club Resort is known for more than its plush Gilded Age accommodations and wealthy clientele. Past guests have reported numerous paranormal happenings, including a ghostly bellhop roaming the second floor, the smell of cigar smoke early in the morning (rumored to come from the deceased club member J.P. Morgan), coffee cups that have been mysteriously sipped on and newspapers that have been read when guests leave the room. Daring visitors can experience these spooky legends for themselves by staying overnight at this exclusive oceanfront resort in one of Georgia's best beach destinations .

Address: 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

[Read: The Top Things to Do in Georgia .]

The Don CeSar: St. Pete Beach, Florida

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Dubbed the "Pink Palace," this famous Florida hotel facing the Gulf of Mexico is often considered one of the state's most romantic destinations for lovebirds . It is also rumored to be haunted. Debuted in 1928 as a tribute to real estate scion Thomas Rowe's long-lost love, Lucinda, The Don CeSar comes with a storied past. Many guests and staff have reported seeing Rowe wandering the grounds, searching for Lucinda even in death. Perhaps he found her – there have been several alleged sightings of a reminiscent young couple strolling this St. Pete Beach property together.

Address: 3400 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach, FL 33706

Omni Parker House: Boston

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The Omni Parker House , located in the center of downtown Boston within walking distance to Boston Common , bears the distinction of being the longest continuously operating hotel in the United States since 1855. As such, it has many stories to tell. The hotel's founder, Harvey Parker, has been said to roam the building, and some patrons have supposedly witnessed orbs floating down the hallways on the 10th floor. In addition to these peculiar sightings, past guests have reported hearing whispers, seeing odd shadows and smelling cigar smoke in the third-floor room of a former longtime resident.

Address: 60 School St., Boston, MA 02108

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Omni Mount Washington Resort: Bretton Woods, New Hampshire

Ghost hunters won't want to miss a visit to this elaborate resort nestled in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Built in 1902 by railroad tycoon Joseph Stickney, Omni Mount Washington Resort has garnered a name for itself as one of the most haunted hotels in New England. As the legend goes, Stickney's wife, Carolyn Foster Stickney – affectionately nicknamed "The Princess" by hotel staff – was left widowed after his death, eventually remarrying a French royal. Today, she can often be spotted wandering the hallways dressed in Victorian garb, if the stories are to be believed. On other occasions, guests staying in the widow's third-floor suite have reported awakening in the middle of the night to her sitting at the end of their bed, brushing her hair.

Address: 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575

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Hotel Monteleone: New Orleans

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New Orleans ' busting French Quarter is home to chilling ghost tours and several supposedly ghost-ridden properties, not least of which is the famous Hotel Monteleone . According to the hotel, a little boy named Maurice Begere died on the property in the late 1800s from a high fever. Ever since, guests and staff have reported seeing the toddler walking around the 14th floor. But while Maurice Begere might be the most common name you'll hear while visiting this historic hotel, he isn't the only ghost said to haunt Hotel Monteleone's four walls. The ghost of a former hotel employee named William "Red" Wildermere apparently still lingers on, along with the quarreling spirits of a chef and a busser, who continuously feud over whether or not to keep the restaurant door open.

Address: 214 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130

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Bourbon Orleans Hotel: New Orleans

Boasting stylish accommodations with plenty of old-world charm, this iconic New Orleans hotel has lived many different lives. Before opening as a hotel in 1966, the site now housing Bourbon Orleans served as a theater, a convent, an orphanage and a school, with a lengthy history dating as far back as 1817. With such an extensive past, it's no surprise that this hotel is believed to be haunted. Past guests have reported seeing a Confederate soldier, a little girl who often plays in the sixth-floor corridors, a lonely ghost dancer in the hotel's famous ballroom and more. To experience the strange phenomena for yourself, book a hotel room to stay overnight or join a city ghost tour.

Address: 717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA 70116

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Hawthorne Hotel: Salem, Massachusetts

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It should come as no surprise that Salem, Massachusetts – host of the beloved Salem Haunted Happenings festival every fall – is often considered one of the most haunted destinations in the country. Home of the infamous Salem witch trials, this witchy city by the sea receives hundreds of thousands of visitors every year just in the month of October. After touring the nearby Witch House and House of the Seven Gables , enhance your spooky experience even further by bedding down at the fabled Hawthorne Hotel , named after Salem resident and author Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Located in historic downtown Salem across from Salem Common, this grand structure is shrouded in mystery. Guests of the hotel have reported moving furniture, unexplained noises, ghost sightings, odd smells and more. An unseen baby has been heard crying on the third floor, and some guests have even reported seeing the spirit of Bridget Bishop, the first woman executed in the witch trials, wandering through the hotel's halls.

Address: 18 Washington Square W., Salem, MA 01970

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The Omni Grove Park Inn: Asheville, North Carolina

The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina , has long been thought to house supernatural forces. The hotel's most well-known story, however, is that of the Pink Lady. This local lore tells of a young woman who died here in the 1920s by falling off a balcony. Luckily for hotel guests, this supposed phantom is said to be gentle and friendly, although many inn patrons are convinced she likes to pull pranks. Stories of lights turning on and off, doors opening and closing, and objects mysteriously being moved around are common – some guests have even reported feeling their feet being tickled in the middle of the night. The Pink Lady's spirit is said to appear to guests as a pink floating mist; she can apparently be found in room 545, so consider booking a different room if you'd rather avoid these paranormal practical jokes.

Address: 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804

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The Marshall House: Savannah, Georgia

Billed as one of the oldest hotels in Savannah – a quaint Georgia city with ghost tours galore – The Marshall House was used as a hospital for the Union during the Civil War, and then again during two yellow fever epidemics. In 1999, the hotel was finally renovated and reopened to the public as an elegant getaway for leisure travelers. Today, many visitors believe that the hotel's extensive history is to blame for the unusual occurrences that have been witnessed within its walls.

If you book a room at this charming Savannah property, you might be in for a scare or two. Past guests have described hearing phantom children running down the hallways in the middle of the night, watching faucets turn on and off by themselves, and seeing apparitions; there have also been reports of toilets overflowing with no warning and doorknobs wiggling inexplicably. The Marshall House is particularly known for its gaggle of ghostly children – these kids can supposedly be heard laughing and bouncing marbles in the halls late at night. If you're lucky, maybe you'll even catch a glimpse of them.

Address: 123 E. Broughton St., Savannah, GA 31401

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The Hotel Chelsea: New York City

New York City 's famed Hotel Chelsea opened in 1884. Since its inception, the Manhattan hotel has been used as an informal artists getaway for famous residents such as Patti Smith, Mark Twain, Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin – but that doesn't mean its history has always been glamorous. Many strange deaths have occurred at the property, including several suicides and murders, earning it a spot on the list of New York City's most haunted hotels. Some of the hotel's alleged ghostly inhabitants include Mary, a woman who survived the Titanic but lost her husband, and Larry, a specter who will talk to anyone willing to listen.

Address: 222 W. 23rd St., New York City, NY 10011

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Mizpah Hotel: Tonopah, Nevada

This Victorian-inspired Nevada hotel, opened in 1907, was once a luxury hotel for miners and wealthy investors looking to cash in on the Tonopah silver boom. Today, Mizpah Hotel is best known as a hotbed for the paranormal. The property's most famous ghostly guest is undoubtedly the Lady in Red, said to be the spirit of a prostitute who was brutally murdered by a jealous suitor. Ever since, stories of the Lady in Red abound, with past travelers finding pearls left beneath their pillows and their belongings mysteriously moved.

Address: 100 N. Main St., Tonopah, NV 89049

Hotel Sorrento: Seattle

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Boasting Italian Renaissance-style architecture and seven stories of well-appointed rooms and suites, this upscale property in downtown Seattle, Washington , is no stranger to paranormal activity. Over the years, one particular ghostly spirit has captured the attention of guests. You just might see Alice B. Toklas, the life partner of Gertrude Stein, wandering around Hotel Sorrento and causing the lights to flicker. She has been apparently known to move the drinking glasses of unsuspecting guests around STELLA, hang out in room 408 and even play the piano on the top floor.

Address: 900 Madison St., Seattle, WA 98104

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Concord's Colonial Inn: Concord, Massachusetts

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Don't be surprised if you feel a slight chill when strolling through the halls of Concord's Colonial Inn – parts of this historic property have been around since 1716, making it one of the oldest hotels in the U.S. Situated about 20 miles northwest of Boston, this quaint New England inn still features many of its original fixtures – including, stories suggest, some of its original residents.

Back in the 1770s, room 24 on the second floor was used as an operating room for wounded soldiers; now travelers reserve this very room in the hopes of witnessing its ghostly activities firsthand. Past guests have reported flickering lights, shadowy figures and disembodied voices. These strange happenings extend to the rest of the hotel as well, with employees and guests spotting apparitions in the sitting room.

Address: 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA 01742

Admiral Fell Inn: Baltimore

Facing Baltimore 's Patapsco River, the Admiral Fell Inn is a fascinating chapter in Maryland 's history. Before it was an inn, the property was home to establishments like a vinegar factory, a YMCA for sailors and a boardinghouse for actors. Some travelers who have stayed in the hotel mention seeing apparitions of butlers and floating sailors; a hotel manager once reported hearing what sounded like a loud party going on upstairs, but the hotel was empty at the time.

Visitors looking to learn more about the inn's spooky history can take the Admiral's Historic Ghost Tour, and brave souls can opt to stay overnight in room 413 – it was in this very room that Christopher Jones was murdered in 1999. Ever since, several housekeepers and guests have had an eerie feeling whenever going inside. Some feel a sudden cold spot, while others swear they see shadows darting around the room or feel a hand resting on their shoulder.

Address: 888 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231

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The Red Lion Inn: Stockbridge, Massachusetts

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The roots of The Red Lion Inn in the Berkshires of Massachusetts can be traced all the way back to the 18th century. In the lead-up to the American Revolution, people gathered here to protest the British Parliament's Acts of Intolerance, passing resolutions and vowing to boycott British goods. But while many travelers have passed through The Red Lion Inn over the years (including five U.S. presidents), legend has it that others never left.

If you consider yourself an amateur ghost hunter, try to book a room on the fourth floor – it is considered particularly haunted. A young ghost girl is rumored to roam the halls here carrying flowers, along with a phantom man dressed in a top hat. Several paranormal experiences have supposedly occurred in room 301 as well: One guest reported that their bedsheet was tugged in the middle of the night, while another felt their toes being pulled on while they were asleep. Other visitors have described hearing disembodied voices and feeling cold spots.

Address: 30 Main St., Stockbridge, MA 01262

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The Sagamore Resort: Bolton Landing, New York

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This upstate New York property, set on an island on Lake George in the Adirondacks , has built up quite a reputation as a hot spot for paranormal activity. Stories recount a woman in white blowing cold air on Sagamore Resort guests' eyelids as they sleep, a phantom couple sitting down for dinner in the dining room and ghostly children giggling in the hallways – one young boy in particular is said to haunt the golf course, stealing golf balls and throwing them at unsuspecting guests. A hotel chef reportedly quit after the spirit of a woman spoke to him and walked through him in the kitchen. If you do decide to book a hotel room at this luxurious property, be warned: You may hear some things go bump in the night.

Address: 110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing, NY 12814

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The Union Station Nashville Yards: Nashville

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Originally a bustling train terminal, The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection , now bills itself as a luxury hotel. But for those in the know, this historic downtown Nashville property is also a prime destination for ghost hunting. One of the hotel's most famous resident spirits is a young woman in her early 20s named Abigail. As the story goes, her beloved was killed fighting in WWII; distraught, Abigail flung herself in front of a moving train in the same station where she'd said goodbye to him before he was sent to France. Ever since, guests have claimed to see her waiting in the terminal, roaming the halls or hanging out in room 711. Guests who have stayed in room 711 have reported flickering lights, apparitions photographed in mirrors, sudden cold spots and strange noises coming from the ceiling.

Address: 1001 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

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Lord Baltimore Hotel: Baltimore

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Many believe that ghosts appear in places where tragedy has occurred, and the Lord Baltimore Hotel is no different. During the Great Depression, at least 20 people jumped to their deaths from its rooftop deck, as the 23-story hotel was one of the tallest buildings in the state at the time. It is rumored that their spirits can still be found wandering the property.

Over the years, many hotel guests have also reported seeing the apparition of a little girl with a red ball roaming around the 19th floor. Her name is Molly, and it's said that after the stock market crashed, her parents flung themselves off the hotel's roof in despair. According to some reports, they took Molly with them. Other creepy occurrences include an elevator that rides to the 19th floor without being called there and a child's handprint on the wall of one of the penthouses that apparently will not go away.

Address: 20 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201

La Posada de Santa Fe: Santa Fe

If you book a stay at La Posada de Santa Fe , don't be surprised if you run into a few ghostly tenants. Past guests at this historic New Mexico property have reported seeing a phantom woman wearing a black Victorian dress with her hair slicked back into an austere bun. Many believe this apparition to be Julia Staab, the late wife of the hotel's original owner; she passed away at age 52 in 1896. Other hotel patrons have reported their gas fireplaces turning on and off, items disappearing from their rooms and the distinct aroma of roses throughout the hotel – Julia reportedly loved to decorate the house with them when she was alive.

Address: 330 E. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501

The Historic Lizzie Borden House: Fall River, Massachusetts

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In the late 19th century, Abby and Andrew Borden were found brutally murdered in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts. The couple had been hacked to death with an ax, and investigators quickly accused their daughter, Lizzie Borden, of committing the heinous crime. Although she was acquitted, Lizzie Borden's story had already captivated the public and has since served as the inspiration for numerous films, television shows and books.

The Historic Lizzie Borden House offers daily guided house tours; in the evening, courageous guests can partake in an outdoor ghost tour or roll up their sleeves for a hands-on ghost hunt of the first floor and basement. For even more of a thrill, stay overnight in the John V Morse Suite, the room where Abby Borden was found murdered in 1892. Past guests have reported witnessing objects moving on their own, hearing footsteps and disembodied voices, smelling strange odors, seeing apparitions and more.

Address: 230 2nd St., Fall River, MA 02721

The Seelbach Hilton Louisville: Louisville, Kentucky

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In 1936, a hotel guest named Patricia Wilson checked in to The Seelbach Hilton hotel in Louisville, Kentucky , to wait for her husband, who would never show. He was killed in a tragic car accident on his way to meet her, and in a state of despair, the widow either jumped or fell to her death down a service elevator shaft. Her ghost, nicknamed the "Lady in Blue" for the blue chiffon dress in which she died, is now said to haunt the building. Rumors have circulated about her lingering presence here since reported sightings of a mysterious blue-clad figure in 1987; some hotel guests today say they've felt cold spots or caught an aroma of perfume during their stay.

Address: 500 S. 4th St., Louisville KY 40202

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44 Haunted Hotels Around the World You Can Stay At—If You Dare

By Caitlin Morton

Of all the eerie places around the world —and there are many—there’s something extra spooky about haunted hotels. Maybe it’s the influence of so many movies and TV shows, but things going “bump” in the night seem to be even, er, bumpier in a hall packed with sleeping strangers.

Having said that, those same haunted hotels can also be extremely luxurious, with more than just urban legends to get your heart pounding. Whether they’re castles in Ireland or top resorts ranked on our Readers’ Choice Awards , these hotels all have a little... extra spirit.

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The Omni Homestead – Hot Springs, Virginia

One of the oldest resorts in the U.S., the Omni Homestead began life as a simple lodge as early as 1766 before evolving into a grand, European-style spa resort in the mid-1850s. In between facials and floats on the lazy river, keep an eye out for anyone asking for the time on the 14th floor— legend has it that the ghost of a jilted bride from the early 1900s still awaits her on the lam fiancé in the hotel.

Hotel Sorrento – Seattle, Washington

Hotel Sorrento is easily one of the best hotels in Seattle , boasting opulent architecture and a coastal Italian theme that stretches from the Renaissance-style decor to the dining options. It also happens to be home to a very fancy ghost named Alice B. Toklas, who the New York Times calls a “scion in the arts scene of the early 20th century.” Guests have reported a few ghostly encounters (all friendly) around room 408, which was reportedly Toklas’s favorite accommodation. The hotel loves celebrating its spirited resident, especially around Halloween: This year, be sure to check out the Ghostly Gala costume party on October 29 and Witches Tea on October 30.

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel – Banff, Canada

Built in 1888 to encourage Western tourism and to sell train tickets, this chateau-style hotel sits pretty by the Rocky Mountains in Banff National Park. But the Fairmont gets a tad more Gothic once you get inside—and we aren’t talking about the architecture. Several ghosts have been reported as regulars, including a bride who supposedly fell down the stone staircase during her wedding. But there’s a less tragic spirit, too: Sam the bellman , who worked at the hotel until 1975 and claimed he’d come back to haunt the joint. His spirit supposedly pulls shifts helping people with their bags before disappearing.

The Hollywood Roosevelt – Los Angeles, California

You’ve never met ghosts as famous as the ones that haunt the Hollywood Roosevelt . The first Academy Awards were held at this oft-filmed hotel back in 1929, and movie stars tended to live there for long stretches of time. Today, there have been reports that Marilyn Monroe’s spirit hangs out in one room’s mirror, while Montgomery Clift’s voice echoes throughout his old suite. Even if you’re not a fan of bygone film legends, you can still get goosebumps from the famous Hollywood hotel’s high-drama lobby and views of the Hollywood sign.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel – New Orleans, Louisiana

With a history dating back over 300 years, New Orleans is a city with plenty of ghosts, many of them connected to hotels. The French Quarter’s elegant Bourbon Orleans is one of the most famous haunted spots , thanks to its multi-purpose past as a ballroom, theater, and, for many decades, a convent and orphanage. People say ghosts from different eras appear in the hallways or lobby, as well as one lonely dancer who spends some nights swaying under the ballroom’s crystal chandelier.

Tulloch Castle Hotel – Dingwall Ross-Shire, Scotland

Located in the Scottish Highlands, Tulloch Castle Hotel dates back to the 12th century and features original fireplaces and centuries-old stained glass windows. There may even be a lingering spirit of one of the castle’s former ladies, Elizabeth, the Yorkshire Times reports . Elizabeth reportedly met an untimely death and her ghost (named “The Green Lady”) has appeared to guests on many occasions. There is also a portrait of Elizabeth in the castle’s ancient Great Hall, and people claim her eyes move like a baddie from a Scooby Doo episode.

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The Emily Morgan Hotel – San Antonio, Texas

From 1924 to 1976, this building served as a medical center, with a hospital, psychiatric ward, morgue, and crematorium. The site was transformed into the Emily Morgan Hotel in 1984, but a few dark medical mysteries seem to have lingered. The hotel’s website reports several unexplained incidents, including the sound of hospital carts being wheeled down the halls and the distinct smell of antiseptic on the 14th floor, plus more general spooks like doors closing on their own and pillows being flung from beds. The hotel claims that “there are usually simple explanations for mysteries like these,” but still follows traditional superstitions and doesn’t have a 13th floor or room 1408 (the digits add up to 13)—just in case.

The Bowery Hotel – New York City

Walking into the lobby at The Bowery feels like stepping back into a Gothic version of the 19th century, complete with crimson velvet and oil paintings. (To be honest, we can see how ghosts might like it as much as swanky partygoers do.) According to reports , poltergeists hang out in the elevators, which mysteriously go up and down at 1 a.m. every night. So if the lobby fireplaces and antique Turkish rugs don’t transport you to another era, switching floors after hours might do the trick.

Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa – Ruthin, Wales

Situated next to the scenic Clwydian Range in North Wales, Ruthin Castle has had many renowned tenants since its 1277 construction, including King Henry VII and his daughter Mary (aka Bloody Mary). The castle was also briefly inhabited by Lady Jane Grey, Henry VII’s great-granddaughter and so-called “Nine Days’ Queen” of England. Lady Jane was eventually executed for high treason in London in 1554, but her spirit is said to have wandered back to Ruthin Castle to wander the banquet hall and castle battlements. Even if you miss a run-in with the Lady’s ghost, you can still explore the castle’s objectively creepy dungeons, whipping pit, and drowning pool.

Parador de Jaén – Jaén, Spain

Located in an 18th-century Arab fortress overlooking the Andalusian landscape, Parador de Jaén has a few spooky stories hiding behind its imposing walls. According to the hotel’s website, a guest in room 22 was rudely awakened one night by the sounds of a woman crying and someone knocking on the door. A team of paranormal investigators was called in to check the room out in the 1980s, and they concluded that the room was, in fact, haunted by the spirit of a young woman who had died of heartbreak in the fortress several centuries ago. The room has been quiet since the investigation, but that’s not the only ghost story ‘round these parts. The hotel is also said to be haunted by the spirit of “Terrible Lizard,” the nickname of a prisoner who died of hunger while locked up in the fortress.

Jekyll Island Club – Jekyll Island, Georgia

A hunting club for wealthy northerners in 1888, Jekyll Island Club was considered one of the most exclusive resorts in the world by the beginning of the 20th century. Members included such bigwigs as William Vanderbilt and William Rockefeller, and Jekyll Island Club was the site of the first transcontinental phone call to Alexander Graham Bell in 1915. Casual, right? Unfortunately, the resort fell upon hard times during the Great Depression and WWII, and eventually became a hotel in the 1980s. For the past few decades, guests have reported encounters with some spirits as historic as the hotel itself. Railroad magnate Samuel Spencer has been spotted reading the Wall Street Journal , while others catch whiffs of J.P. Morgan’s cigar smoke seeping out of the financier’s former rooms.

The Omni Mount Washington – Bretton Woods, New Hampshire

Like many of the hotels on this list, Mount Washington’s Omni is a grand space with an even grander history. Built in 1902, the hotel has hosted some seriously noteworthy guests, including Thomas Edison and three U.S. presidents. The Omni also has some clientele that skews more notorious than noteworthy, like Carolyn Stickney, the widowed wife of the hotel’s original owner who stuck around after her death. Her four-poster bed still sits in one of the third-floor guest rooms, and travelers have reported waking up to find Stickney brushing her hair at the foot of the bed. But let’s face it: You’ll be spending too much time on the hotel’s famous sprawling porch (seriously, it’s one of the best we’ve seen) to notice any flashes of paranormality.

The Taj Mahal Palace – Mumbai, India

Taj Mahal Palace is a five-star hotel located in the heart of Mumbai, consistently voted one of the best hotels in India by our readers. Along with amazing views and interiors fit for a royal, one of the property's more macabre claims to fame is its aura of mystery. According to legend , the building's architect jumped to his death from the fifth floor after discovering the hotel was facing the wrong direction. His spirit now allegedly (and harmlessly) roams the halls, running into guests in the hallways and walking around the roof.

Hotel El Convento – San Juan, Puerto Rico

There are tons of reportedly haunted sites in Puerto Rico , including the luxurious Hotel El Convento in Old San Juan. The property is easily recognized by its bright yellow facade, but the former 17th-century convent is also famous among ghost hunters. Guests have reported hearing eerie swishing sounds and catching glimpses of nun’s robes, Reuters reports, and some people have even been awakened by the ghost of the original mother superior. We highly recommend visiting in person to see if the rumors are true, though you’ll probably be too busy enjoying the rooftop pool and beach club to be bothered by poltergeists.

Crescent Hotel and Spa – Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Since its construction in 1886, the Crescent Hotel has served several purposes: luxury resort, conservatory for young women, junior college, and more. But the strangest mark on its history came in 1937 when it got a new owner, Norman G. Baker. Baker was a millionaire inventor who decided to pose as a doctor (despite having no medical training) and turn the hotel into a hospital that could “cure” cancer. He was eventually found out and run out of town, although reports say that his spirit found its way back to the site—and discovered some otherworldly company, too. The now-operating Crescent Hotel is said to be haunted by at least eight ghosts , ranging from a five-year-old girl to a bearded man wearing Victorian clothing.

Lord Milner Hotel – Matjiesfontein, South Africa

South Africa might be most famous for its game reserves , but it also has its fair share of charming—and haunted—hotels. One such place is Lord Milner Hotel, located on the edge of the remote Great Karoo in Matjiesfontein Village. The town served as command headquarters during the South African War, as well as the site of subsequent (and controversial) war crimes hearings. No surprise, then, that the Lord Milner Hotel has some paranormal activity going on. According to the hotel , there are a couple of ghostly guests who never seemed to check out, including “Lucy,” a negligee-wearing specter who makes noises behind closed doors from time to time.

Mizpah Hotel – Tonopah, Nevada

Mizpah Hotel opened in 1907 as one of Nevada’s first luxury hotels, complete with solid granite walls and Victorian-era decor, and it was fully restored in 2011. But the swanky hotel has a history as blood-red as its scarlet furnishings—one it proudly embraces. Legend has it that a woman who died on the fifth floor never really left the building. The “Lady in Red” now reportedly makes her presence known by whispering in men’s ears and leaving pearls from her broken necklace on guests’ pillows. The Mizpah plays up her reputation by letting visitors stay in the Lady in Red suite or order the Red Lady Bloody Mary at the hotel restaurant.

The Driskill – Austin, Texas

The Driskill is a majestic Romanesque hotel with modern rooms and an iconic brick facade, drawing European tourists and wedding parties since 1886. It’s a true Austin landmark—and according to some, a true hot spot for ghosts. Travelers have noted eerily abnormal sounds through its ornate corridors, as well as phantom sightings of the hotel’s namesake, Jesse Driskill, whose portrait still hangs in the lobby. They say Driskill never recovered from the heartbreak of losing his hotel in a high-stakes poker game, and honestly, we get it: This hotel is a hard one to say goodbye to.

The Stanley Hotel – Estes Park, Colorado

The Stanley Hotel’s stately Georgian architecture and world-renowned whiskey bar have lured travelers to Estes Park since opening in 1909. But the hotel reached new levels of fame after inspiring Stephen King to create the fictional Overlook Hotel in The Shining . That eerie association aside, many other ghost sightings and mysterious piano music have been connected to the hotel. The Stanley leans into its reputation quite cleverly, offering nightly ghost tours and psychic consultations from the in-house Madame Vera.

Fairmont Empress – Victoria, Canada

Open since 1908, the Fairmont Empress is one of the oldest and most famous hotels in Canada. Aside from dazzling views of Victoria Harbour, the property offers guests luxurious rooms, award-winning spa treatments, and afternoon tea—plus one very famous ghost. According to the Washington Post , the hotel’s architect, Francis Rattenbury, led quite the scandalous life: He left his wife for a younger woman and fled to England, where his new wife cheated on him with a 17-year-old chauffeur who eventually bludgeoned Rattenbury to death. Rattenbury’s spirit is said to have returned to the Empress, dressed in period clothes and appearing to guests on the lobby staircase.

Borgvattnet Haunted Vicarage – Ragunda, Sweden

Weird things have been noted in this parsonage, originally built in 1876. The gray wooden structure now serves as a bed and breakfast in a rural area with snowmobiling, fishing, and... not much else. Residents of Borgvattnet have claimed to hear footsteps, music, and the sound of three crying ladies coming from the inn, and the proprietors reward visitors with a certificate that says they made it through the night.

Lizzie Borden House – Fall River, Massachusetts

Even the macabre-adverse know the story of Lizzie Borden, a 32-year-old woman who was accused of brutally killing her father and stepmother with a hatchet in 1892. (She was later acquitted of the crimes, but she never managed to escape those lingering rumors.) The house where the crimes took place is now a famous haunted landmark in New England, and brave travelers can even book a room for the night—including the actual room where the murdered bodies were discovered.

Hotel Del Coronado – San Diego, California

In 1892, a young woman named Kate Morgan checked into Hotel del Coronado —and never checked out. The heartbroken Morgan took her own life in her third-floor guest room, and her ghost has been spotted in that same room since then, with incidents including changing temperatures, flickering lights, unexplained footsteps, and other classic spooks. According to Hotel Del Coronado’s website , the site of Morgan’s death is “the most requested guest room at the hotel,” so the scares must not be too terrible.

The Omni Grove Park Inn – Asheville, North Carolina

This marvel of architecture, the Omni Grove Park Inn , was built on Sunset Mountain in 1913 by Edwin Wiley Grove, a pharmaceutical businessman famous for his malaria-fighting tonics. One of the hotel’s most famous guests was F. Scott Fitzgerald, who checked in while Zelda spent some time at a nearby sanatorium. You won’t be running into any Fitzgeralds during your stay today, but you could catch a glimpse of another 1920s figure: The Pink Lady , a guest who met her end on the floor of the atrium after falling two floors from her room. The pastel mists you see—and chills you feel—will give her away.

Hotel Alex Johnson – Rapid City, South Dakota

Open since 1928, Hotel Alex Johnson is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and bears quite a haunted reputation. There have been countless reports of paranormal activity over the past nine decades, from a “Lady in White” who wanders the halls of the 8th floor to the ghost of Alex Johnson (the hotel’s founder) himself. The hotel fully embraces its spooky notoriety: Guests can book a “Ghost Adventure Package,” which includes accommodations in a haunted room and use of a K2 meter for ghost hunting, and the hotel’s homepage even has a dedicated section for guests to submit their “close encounter” stories.

Mermaid Inn – Rye, England

Often considered one of the most haunted sites in England, the Mermaid Inn has a history dating back to the 1100s, although the structure you see today was the result of a renovation in the 1600s. Among the spooky stories and ghost sightings are figures walking through bedroom walls, rocking chairs moving on their own, rooms turning cold, and the spirit of a former chambermaid appearing throughout the property. All part of the experience, we say.

Hotel Kurrajong – Canberra, Australia

When a hotel is located in one of the world’s most haunted cities , you can kind of assume you’ll encounter a ghost or two if you visit. Such is the case with Hotel Kurrajong, a four-star hotel located nearby Canberra’s infamous Parliament House (yep, it’s haunted too). But unlike most haunted hotels, this one has a wandering spirit you’ll probably want to meet: former Prime Ministers Ben Chifley, who many consider one of the country’s best-ever PMs . Chifley died on the night of June 13, 1951, after suffering a heart attack in room 214, and his gray-suited ghost is known to appear in that same room from time to time.

Queen Anne Hotel – San Francisco, California

When it was built in 1890, this Victorian hotel in San Francisco served as an etiquette school for girls. It’s since been reborn as a 48-room hotel, although remnants of the building’s past life still linger. The ghost of Miss Mary Lake, the school’s late headmistress, is said to haunt the hotel , particularly room 410 (her former office). Guests who stay in that room might wake up to find their clothes have been unpacked, or the blankets closely tucked around them in bed. This ghost sure knows her etiquette, wouldn’t you agree?

Castle Leslie Estate – County Monaghan, Ireland

With its secluded location in the County Monaghan countryside and interiors featuring deep copper tubs and a well-stocked library, Castle Leslie Estate makes you feel like you’re the only person in Ireland—unless you run into a Leslie family member’s ghost, of course. Luckily, all reported ghost sightings have been pleasant, like catching sight of Norman Leslie shuffling papers in the hotel’s Red Room. Hey, with accommodations like these, we’re more than willing to encounter a non-threatening ghost or two.

El Hotel Mesón de Jobito – Zacatecas, Mexico

Originally built as a private home in 1700, Hotel Mesón de Jobito served brief tenures as a market and horse stable before opening as a public hotel in 1993. The original colonial architecture still remains—along with some original locals. Visitors have reported images of miners showing up to look for gold, as well as the sound of horses walking. Apparently, most of those sightings and sounds occur around 4 a.m. , so you’ll probably be too busy sleeping in your air-conditioned room to really notice.

Ballygally Castle – County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Adjacent to such sites as the Ballygally Bay and Carnfunnock Country Park, Ballygally Castle isn’t just a vital pit stop on a Coastal Causeway road trip—it’s also extremely... spirited. The 17th-century castle is said to be home to the ghost of Lady Isobel Shaw, who perished here after falling out of a tower window. Her phantom reportedly roams the hotel’s halls , occasionally knocking on guest doors (no, that’s not room service). The hotel has even designated a special “Ghost Room” in her honor.

Roch Castle Hotel – Pembrokeshire, Wales

Built in 1195 in Pembrokeshire, Roch Castle is a five-star luxury hotel (and restaurant) featuring six suites. In the early 1600s, the castle was occupied by the Walter family and their daughter Lucy, who became a mistress of King Charles II in 1648 before dying in Paris a decade later. Visitors to Roch Castle have claimed to see a woman in a white dress passing through closed doors—presumably Lucy Walter returning to her childhood home.

La Fonda on the Plaza – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Built on a historic corner in Santa Fe , La Fonda on the Plaza is beloved by our editors—and, apparently, fans of all things supernatural. There have been many reports of ghost sightings on the property over the years: a black-cloaked judge who was shot in the hotel lobby in 1867; a disheartened salesman who killed himself after losing money in a card game; a murdered bride who returns to the hotel on special occasions. The stories are all told in fun, and so far the hotel’s prime location, New Mexican cuisine, and local artwork seem to outweigh anything that goes bump in the night.

The Black Monarch Hotel – Victor, Colorado

The town of Victor was a thriving place during the Gold Rush, and this building originally served as a brothel and saloon in the late 19th century. The building burnt down in 1899 and was rebuilt as the Black Monarch Hotel, although some ghosts seemed to have lingered from the original structure. Staff reported incidents like the sounds of women laughing and seeing silhouettes in the window when no one else was around. To say the hotel is proud of its creepy reputation would be an understatement: Not only does it share ghost stories on its website , but it features all-black walls, gothic decor, and themed accommodations like “Bela Lugosi’s Dracula Room” and the “Jack the Ripper Room.”

The Sagamore – Lake George, New York

Situated on an island on Lake George and named after a Native American in James Fenimore Cooper’s The Last of the Mohicans, the Sagamore opened its doors in 1883, thanks to financing from four Philadelphia millionaires. If you can pull yourself away from the hotel’s lakeside views and hot stone massages, you might be lucky enough to spot some of the resort’s resident ghosts (or take one of the in-house ghost tours to make it easier), including an argumentative couple in the main dining room and a man named Walter in the elevators. Golfers in particular should keep their eyes peeled: The ghost of a small boy from the 1950s is known to steal golf balls on the 18-hole course.

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection – Dublin, Ireland

Known as the Grand Dame of Dublin , The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection has hosted the likes of Princess Grace of Monaco and drips with luxury: think sparkling chandeliers, antique furniture, and afternoon tea services. With all that opulence, you probably won’t even notice the ghosts. According to some tabloids (they never lie, right?), one hotel room in particular gets frequent reports of paranormal activity, like water faucets turning on by themselves and a seven-year-old girl appearing out of nowhere. Actress Lily Collins had an eerie experience herself when she stayed at the Shelbourne back in 2013, which she recounted on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon .

The Nottingham Road Hotel – Nottingham Road, South Africa

Commonly known as Notties Hotel, this property in South Africa’s Midlands Meander region dates back to the mid-19th century. And like most historic hotels, Notties has a bit of a reputation. Both staff members and past guests have spotted the ghost of a woman named Charlotte roaming around Room 10, who apparently jumped to her death off the room’s balcony after being jilted by a lover. The hotel is in no rush to get rid of Charlotte, however: Her “pranks” include straightening bed sheets, putting away clothes, and arranging flowers, so she’s really more of an extra housekeeper than a ghostly nuisance.

The Read House – Chattanooga, Tennessee

Originally opened in 1872, The Read House is one of the premier historic hotels in downtown Chattanooga. The hotel is perhaps most famous for room 311 , the site where a woman named Annalisa Netherly was allegedly beheaded in the bathtub by a jealous lover. Several guests have reported paranormal activity in the room over the years, including unexplained noises, flickering lights, running water, and shadowy figures. The Read House decided to leave Room 311 unmodified during the hotel’s recent renovation, complete with a vintage claw foot tub and an AM radio that doesn’t work. 

Chateau de Marcay – Marcay, France

Located in France’s extremely scenic Loire Valley, Chateau de Marcay is a 15th-century castle that was converted into a hotel in 1973. The turreted chateau looks like something from a fairy tale—but as well all know, fairy tales usually have a bad guy or two. As the urban myth goes, one of the ladies of the Chateau de Marcay was actually a werewolf, and a farmer shot her by mistake after she transformed one night. The lady decided to stick around, apparently, as guests and staff alike have reported encounters with a ghostly woman dressed in white .

The Langham – London, England

The spirits are so active at this circa-1865 hotel, they drove out several English national team cricket players back in 2014, who cited sudden heat and lights and an unexplained presence during the night. Ghosts have long been associated with the tony hotel the Langham , says Visit Britain , and it’s thought to house elite spirits such as former resident Emperor Louis Napoleon III and a German prince who jumped to his death from his upper-level window.

The Henderson Castle Inn – Kalamazoo, Michigan

Overlooking downtown Kalamazoo, the 1895-established Henderson Castle is as famous for its arsenal of ghost stories as its exquisite Queen Anne-style architecture. The 25-room house was the creation of Kalamazoo resident Frank Henderson, who spent the better part of a decade working with surveyors, engineers, and landscape architects to build his dream home. Sadly, he only got to live in the finished mansion for four years. That clearly wasn’t enough time for old Frank, as his ghost has reportedly been spotted in and around the property by several visitors. The Henderson Castle opened to the public in 2011, sharing its history through ghost-themed cocktails at its Spirits Lounge and monthly murder mystery dinners .

Hotel Monte Vista – Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff’s Hotel Monte Vista has its fair share of paranormal guests who have seriously overstayed their welcome. Some of the most popular ghouls include a long-term boarder who had a habit of hanging raw meat from the chandelier in room 210, and two women who were thrown from the third floor and now attempt to asphyxiate male guests in their sleep. There’s also reportedly an infant whose disturbing cries have sent staff members running upstairs from the basement. (Actor John Wayne even once had a paranormal encounter here.) Book your stay today!

The Don CeSar – St. Petersburg, Florida

It’s hard to believe a hotel could be haunted and so pleasantly pink at the same time. But rumors of ghost sightings around St. Petersburg’s sprawling Don CeSar have persisted, and the story behind them is actually quite romantic. The hotel’s founder, Thomas Rowe, opened the hotel in 1928, and he and his true love Lucinda have been occasionally spotted walking hand-in-hand around the grounds since the 1970s. We dare say that’s as cute as the hotel’s facade itself.

Hotel Burchianti – Florence, Italy

This gorgeous hotel was a prominent hang-out for poets, opera singers, and politicians in the early 20th century, though it’s more popular today with luxury-seeking travelers… and ghosts. According to Reuters , past guests have reported visions of a child skipping down the halls and a woman knitting in a chair, as well as feeling an “icy breath sensation” in the frescoed guest rooms.

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9 Spooky Towns in the USA That Belong on Your Bucket List

Put a scary spin on your next vacation.

If you're a fan of true crime podcasts, Dateline TV, and scary campfire stories, Halloween is bound to be your favorite holiday. The ideal time to embrace all things spooky and frightening, Halloween is rumored to be the time when our reality and the supernatural realm come closer than ever. But while horror movies and haunted houses can scratch your adrenaline-loving itch, there's something about the scary stories that happen in real-life spooky towns that the fake stuff can't match.

Despite being one of the youngest countries in the world, the United States has plenty of chilling tales to get your goosebumps going. There's probably a haunted area in your own hometown. But because some areas of the country are much older than others, there are quite few paranormal hot spots in the United States. Cities like Salem, Massachusetts, and New Orleans, Louisiana , are known for their witch trials and voodoo subculture, so it's no wonder those haunted areas are on the map. But they're also still inhabited. When we say spooky ghost towns, we're not talking about any old towns with historical relevance; we're talking about authentic Wild West ghost towns that have truly been abandoned.

Picture a tumbleweed barreling through an empty town in an old western movie. Those are the kind of spooky towns we're in the mood to visit. Often centers of mining that dried up along with the industry, these towns were once teeming with life, but now they're nothing more than dilapidated buildings—filled with good stories and ghostly legends, of course. You can drive through and take tours of many of them. Read on to learn about the 10 best spooky towns in the United States.

Bodie, California

Now a California state park, Bodie was once a central gold-mining town that was abandoned in the late 1880s. Located near the Nevada border an hour north of Yosemite National Park, this town features old homes, cars, and even a town hall that has been converted into a mining museum.

Centralia, Pennsylvania

The most recent ghost town in the USA, Centralia was fully abandoned only in 2020 because of an underground fire that's been smoldering since 1962. Someone started a fire at the dump, not knowing it was over an open seam to the Mammoth Vein, one of the biggest anthracite coal deposits in the U.S., per Harrisburg, Penn., news outlet WGAL 8 . Experts say it could keep going for 500 or more years. Residents were paid to leave by the government and visitors are discouraged, but people go anyway. The highlight is Graffiti Highway, a stretch of road that's been colorfully graffitied.

Garnet, Montana

Located on the dirt Garnet Range Road about an hour's drive east of Missoula, Garnet is a well-preserved mining town that dates back to the 1860s. It had its heyday in the late 1890s and bounced back in the 1930s with the discovery and resurgence of gold, according to the preservation association that runs it, but it didn't survive World War II. You can still see the remnants of abandoned hotel rooms, homes, and evidence of the once-thriving Gold Rush ghost town.

Calico, California

Located in San Bernardino County about two hours northeast of L.A., Calico was founded in 1881 as a silver mining town, but once the mine ran dry residents packed up and left. The town was later converted into a county park and quirky tourist attraction. Unlike most ghost towns, it's bustling with activity. You can visit a museum, tour a silver mine, pan for gold, see optical illusions in the Mystery Shack, go on a ghost tour, and even hold your wedding. Oh, and it has five restaurants, including an Old West–style saloon.

Rhyolite, Nevada

Death Valley National Park is a logical place for a spooky town. Once a thriving mining town, this settlement on the edge of it, two hours north of Las Vegas, grew exponentially from 1905 to 1910 after miners struck gold there. In its heyday Rhyolite had hotels, stores, an ice cream shop, a school, and two electrical plants—yes, this ghost town had electricity. It was famous the Bottle House, a house that a miner built out of 50,000 (you guessed it) beer and liquor bottles. However, by 1914, Rhyolite was in decline, and by 1919 it was fully deserted. The Bottle House was restored in 1925 (by Paramount Pictures, no less), and you can still see it today.

St. Elmo, Colorado

Like many Old West ghost towns, St. Elmo produced both silver and gold mines. However, in just 40 years, the mining industry there began to decline, and once the railroad stopped running in 1922 it was abandoned. Today it has a functional general store that's open in the summer and more than 40 buildings, including a saloon, courthouse/jail, mercantile, and homes, that you can see all year.

Kennecott, Alaska

The most remote spooky town on our list, Kennecott is an abandoned copper mining camp in the Copper River Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska, seven to eight hours by car from Anchorage. The camp ran until 1938, when the mines ran out. It's a historic landmark that's considered "the best remaining example of early 20th Century copper mining" according to the National Parks Service. If you're not likely to visit in person, you can check out the parks service's incredible photographs of Kennecott then and now.

Terlingua, Texas

Still famous today, the ghost town of Terlingua was not only a quicksilver hub for Chisos Mining Company around the turn of the century (established in 1903), but it was also the site of the first famous championship chili cook-off in 1967. The competition now draws more than 10,000 "chili heads" from all over the world on the first Saturday every November. If you're visiting Big Bend National Park, it's a natural stop on your itinerary.

Goldfield, Arizona

Named for what miners hoped to find here, Goldfield was a happy town until 1897 when people started realizing the gold had run out. The remaining residents didn't last long: A flash flood in 1913 followed by a devastating fire in 1923 wiped them out. Modern-day adventure seekers will thrill to know it's located on the foothills of the Superstition Mountains and that that there are nightly ghost tours , along with a coffee shop, steakhouse/saloon, and even a bordello (with a historical tour). Goldfield has lots of activities for kids too, including a zip line, railroad, mine tours, reptile exhibit, mystery shack, and—naturally—panning for gold.

Custer, Idaho

Located in Salmon-Challis National Forest , Custer was a mining town in the 1800s specializing in gold. Supported by the operations of the Lucky Boy and Black mines, Custer hit its peak population in 1896. By 1910, however, it was abandoned. Today, it's one of three ghost towns you can visit in Land of the Yankee Fork State Park . While you're there, you might want to check out the historic hot springs with its gravel-bottom pools—it's where gold miners relaxed and hasn't changed much since.

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Spooky US Ghost Towns

You don't have to believe in ghosts to enjoy ghost towns. Here are our 7 favorites.

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You don't have to believe in ghosts to enjoy ghost towns. Though these settlements were once thriving cities, today they exist as collections of buildings and other structures telling the story of years gone by. The American West is littered with former metropolises that served as epicenters for mining, railroad and other operations. Here are our 7 favorites.

Bodie, California Widely considered California's most famous ghost town, Bodie was founded in 1859 after William Bodey discovered gold near what is now called Bodie Bluff in the Eastern Sierras. The outpost of 200 original structures has the distinction of being the nation's largest unreconstructed ghost town, and is also one of the coldest places in the US outside Alaska. With this in mind, it's best to visit before November. 

Elk Falls, Kansas This once-vibrant town in the Ozarks touts itself as the "World's Largest Living Ghost Town." The community dates back to the 1870s, when R.H. Nichols founded it and successors eventually built a flour mill. After an adjacent town was chosen as county seat, Elk Falls' population dwindled. Today, fewer than 200 people live there but a handful of original buildings stand. Among them: nearly 40 outhouses, which are part of a popular annual tour. 

Kennecott, Alaska Few ghost towns are harder to get to than this one, situated at the end of a 60-mile dirt road in the middle of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. But few are more worth the trek. The town once sat adjacent to the nation's most lucrative copper mill; today all of the original mill buildings (and some of the surrounding assayer facilities) remain. Owned by the National Park Service, the town has become a living museum, with tours that take visitors into the (rehabilitated) mines. 

St. Elmo, Colorado With numerous original structures -- including a general store that is still open between May and October -- St. Elmo is one of the best-preserved ghost towns anywhere in the US. The town dates back to the 1870s, when gold and silver were found in the nearby Rocky Mountains; in 1881 it became a station on the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad. Since then, many of the buildings have been purchased by private owners and rehabilitated to their original grandeur. 

Okaton, South Dakota This modest ghost town -- a railroad and farming community from the 1900s until the railroad pulled out in 1980 -- overlooks the rolling plains of South Dakota. As such, most of the original structures are agricultural in nature: Barns, silos and grain elevators. The dilapidated edifices have become a favorite of visionary landscape photographers. Among the most popular structures to shoot: the last standing grain elevator, the school, and the general store and rock shop, complete with gas pumps.

South Pass City, Wyoming Just north of the Oregon Trail, South Pass City is considered to be one of the most authentic old settlements in the American West. The town got its start in 1867, and mining changed it forever. The town had fallen into disrepair by the 1930s, but the State of Wyoming stepped in 1966 and bought the land to save it. Today, dozens of original structures remain: cabins, restaurants, dance halls and a jail. Guided tours are available all summer. 

Garnet, Montana Situated in a remote valley east of Missoula, this town dates back to the turn of the 20th century, when prospectors found fire-red garnets as they searched for gold (which they eventually found, too). A fire destroyed most of the town in 1912, but roughly 30 buildings remain today. Among them: nearly a dozen cabins, a store, a saloon and parts of the J.K. Wells Hotel. There's also a modern visitor's center, and self-guided trails fanning out from there. 

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18 of the Spookiest Ghost Towns in America

Old mines, abandoned buildings, and ghostly orbs: These are a few of the most haunted locales in the country.

Calico, California

Although you probably won't find any silver in this one-time mining hot spot, you can experience a goldmine of activities in this ghost town turned tourist attraction. At Calico Ghost Town —now a California historical landmark—you can explore Maggie Mine, the only formerly used mine in the area that's safe for guests to see. You can also take a ride on Calico Odessa Railroad to see all of the sights. If you're really feeling daring, you can even participate in one of the spooky ghost tours!

Rhyolite, Nevada

On the eastern edge of Death Valley sits Rhyolite , a former mining hub. At its peak in 1907, this town boasted a hospital, an opera house, and a stock exchange. The area seemed so promising that even Charles M. Schwab invested and bought one of the mines . Unfortunately, it didn't take long for the thousands of people to scatter: A financial crises, natural disasters, and the loss of funding caused nearly every resident to leave the Nevada spot by 1920.

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Goldfield, Arizona

Aptly named, Goldfield was swarming with miners hopeful for gold in the late 1800s, but was dried up by 1898. The area was inhabited and renamed Youngsberg in 1921, but was abandoned once again in 1926. In 1988, the defunct city took the route of a few other ghost towns and became a tourist attraction with a handful of activities including a zipline, a reptile exhibit, and horseback rides. There's also a museum, a saloon, and other different merchants.

St. Elmo, Colorado

Formerly named Forest City, St. Elmo was once a bustling mining center with a population of 2,000 at its peak. By 1930, though, only seven people reportedly resided there, including the family who ran the general store and the hotel—one who is rumored to haunt the place to this day. Now privately owned and maintained, visitors can still swing by the small city, which is said to have some of the most paranormal activity in the state.

Terlingua, Texas

Though most of its residents fled after the market for mercury crashed, Terlingua actually remains fairly bustling. Visitors can snack on chili at the "internationally acclaimed" restaurant , grab a drink at the saloon, explore the ruins, and wander the halls of the old jail during their time at the historic hotspot.

Virginia City and Nevada City, Montana

Interested in experiencing the mortal fear of trying to stay alive in the gun-slinging Old West? The former residence of Calamity Jane, Virginia City has resisted change since 1863, with hundreds of historic buildings still standing. One mile down the road on Alder Gulch is Nevada City, another town that boomed and busted thanks to the Gold Rush. Ride a train between the two cities where you can witness early settlers struggle to survive and actual historic events through living history shows (the hanging of Red Yeager, anyone?). The reality of life in a Gold Rush town is likely to leave you shaking in your (cowboy) boots.

Bodie, California

Abandoned by the discouraged gold rushers who followed William Bodie to the town to try—but not succeed—to find more of the precious metal he had discovered in 1859, this well-known ghost town in California has been left eerily untouched for more than 150 years. Shacks still stand with tables set, waiting for their long-gone residents to return, while shops and restaurants are still stocked up with some supplies, prepared to service customers who will never arrive. If that isn't spooky, what is?

Cahawba, Alabama

Southwest of Selma lies "Alabama's most famous ghost town." As the state's first permanent capital from 1820 to 1825, a bustling center for the trading and transport of cotton before the Civil War, and a village for freed slaves after the war, this town at the confluence of the Alabama and Cahaba Rivers made several comebacks after floods and yellow fever epidemics. Unfortunately, its residents all drifted away for good by 1900. Now known as Old Cahawba Archaeological Park , the town and its abandoned streets, cemeteries and ruins have been the setting for many ghost stories, including one about a ghostly orb appearing in a now-vanished garden maze at the home of C. C. Pegues.

Kennecott, Alaska

Considered the best remaining example of early 20th-century copper mining, this mill town is at the end of a 60-mile dirt road in the middle of Alaska's massive Wrangell–St. Elias National Park. From 1911 to 1938, Kennecott employed as many as 300 people in the mill town and 300 in the mines, processing nearly $200 million worth of copper. As a company town, it included a hospital, general store, school, skating rink, tennis court, recreation hall, and dairy. By 1938, however, the copper ore was tapped out, and the Kennecott Copper Corporation abruptly abandoned the town, leaving behind their equipment, their buildings, and their personal belongings.The National Park Service and tour operators offer guided access to the 14-story concentration mill and several other historic buildings, telling tales of lucky fortunes, tenacious frontiersmen, and tragic endings in the remote wilderness.

Bannack, Montana

This desolate former mining town in Montana is so riddled with paranormal activity it was featured in an episode of the Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures . Founded in 1862 when John White discovered gold on Grasshopper Creek, Bannack was a typical gold rush town in the Wild West. After gold was discovered in nearby Virginia City, many prospectors moved there and the road between the two towns became the scene of more holdups, robberies and murders than almost any other stagecoach route—with the leader of the outlaw gang later discovered to be Bannack's very own sheriff. The mining town lasted longer than most, with its population finally petering out between 1930 and 1950, at which point the state of Montana made the well-preserved town a state park . Today, over sixty structures are still standing, most of which can be explored.

South Pass City, Wyoming

Another well-preserved mining town in the American West, South Pass City was founded in 1867 when the large Carissa gold deposit was discovered near the Sweetwater River. Located about 10 miles north of the Oregon Trail on the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains, throngs of prospectors soon descended on the area despite the severe conditions, hoping to also strike it rich. Within a year, the population had swelled to about 2,000 people, mostly men, and saloons, brothels, and the boisterous and dangerous life of a frontier town were in full swing. Despite throwing themselves into the back-breaking work, the prospectors didn't find more large gold deposits, so by the mid 1870s, only 100 people remained. Homes, stores, hotels and saloons fell into disrepair, with the last of the pioneer families moving away in 1949. Today, a handful of residents have returned to live in South Pass City, and the South Pass City State Historic Site features more than 30 preserved historic structures dating from the city's heyday.

Centralia, Pennsylvania

With smoke and noxious gases escaping from every nook and cranny, this Pennsylvania town has been smoldering since 1962—and its underground fire is expected to burn for 250 more years. A landfill burn gone awry sparked the fire in an abandoned coal mine, which quickly spread into the veins of the coal deposits that had once been the key to Centralia 's prosperity. When the initial damage was done, the catastrophe had scorched 140 acres of the town and the surrounding area. Residents evacuated, homes were leveled, and the highway was closed down as the massive fire caused gaping sinkholes spewing fumes. Of the nearly 2,000 Centralia residents who were there when the mines caught fire, only six still remain, determined to make the few streets and buildings in this doomed town their home until they die.

Thurmond, West Virginia

Thurmond 's empty downtown belies the fact that five people still actually live in this West Virginia town, now a ghost of the thriving community it used to be. Once a big stop on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, the invention of the diesel locomotive in the 1950s rendered its coal-run railroad obsolete. The train depot is now a museum, Amtrak station, and visitors' center for travelers who come to the region to raft on the New River Gorge National River, and the quaint Thurmond Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Surprisingly untouched by modern development, Thurmond is a throwback to an American town of the past, an unsettling reminder of how prosperity can be fleeting.

Glenrio, Texas/New Mexico

During the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, travelers packed Route 66, sending tens of thousands of people through Glenrio , a tiny town on the border of Texas and New Mexico that offered motorists a road stop with gas stations, diners, bars, western-themed motels, and even a dance hall. When I-40 was built in the 1970s, however, drivers now bypassed the former overnight desert oasis. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Glenrio Historic District includes the old Route 66 roadbed and 17 abandoned buildings, like the Little Juarez Diner, the State Line bar, and the State Line Motel, its now-broken signs announcing to nonexistent motorists that it's the "last in Texas"—or the "first" depending on your direction of travel through the American West.

Bulowville, Florida

Cleared of its natural forest in 1821 by Charles Bulow to establish a 2,200-acre plantation to grow sugar cane, cotton, indigo, and rice, this East Florida land soon also housed the area's largest sugar mill, built by Bulow's son, John. Its title didn't last long, however, as the Seminole Indians set fire to the plantation and mill in 1836 during the Second Seminole War. Built of hardy local coquina rock, the mill's massive ruins now rise eerily among the large oak trees that have reclaimed the land in the 150-acre Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park , while the crumbling foundations of the plantation house and slave cabins show the volatility of Florida frontier life.

Essex County Jail Annex, North Caldwell, New Jersey

A prison is always haunting, but an abandoned one exudes an even creepier feeling, especially the austere Victorian-style Essex County Jail Annex in New Jersey. First built in 1873 and expanded over the years to include an auditorium, hospital, and cafeteria, much of the facility was closed down in the 1970s and it was abandoned for good in the late 1990s. Left to decay and vandalism by thrill-seekers, inmates' files filled with mugshots and rap sheets soon covered the floor of the auditorium, while shotgun ports and tear gas modules on the ceilings of the mess hall remain to remind trespassers of their potential harrowing fate should they be judged criminals.

Grossinger's Catskill Resort, Liberty, New York

In its heyday, the Grossinger's Catskill Resort was the sort of seasonal retreat featured in Dirty Dancing , where well-to-do families in the 1950s spent their summers lounging by its two massive swimming pools, playing golf or tennis, and enjoying the lush 1,200-acre surroundings just two hours north of New York City. In the winters, it offered theatre and skiing, the first place in the world to use artificial snow on its slopes. Of the cabins, cottages, hotel, landing strip, post office and more that served the resort's hundreds of thousands of guests until it closed in the mid 1980s, a few exquisite places still remain undemolished or horribly vandalized. One is the stately natatorium, gorgeously overgrown with moss and ferns, with sunlight streaming through its windows and skylights onto the graffitied pool and abandoned lounge chairs. The other is the hotel's lobby and ballroom where the twin staircases, massive fireplaces and a checkerboard ceiling suggest its former glory. If you listen hard enough, you might still hear the tinkling of cocktail glasses or the clicks of heels dancing the foxtrot.

Rolling Acres Mall, Akron, Ohio

Built in 1975 and expanded several times, the Rolling Acres Mall once housed more than 140 stores, a movie theater and a food court. In 2008, the mall was closed and only two large retailers continued to operate, with all stores finally closing in 2013. Having changed owners several times and currently in the process of foreclosure, the once-bustling mall will likely be demolished. Until then, the 1,300,000-square-foot space remains an eerily empty relic of modern civilization, with its cracked glass ceilings letting in snow during winter storms as if the structure stands alone in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

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October is peak season for ghost tours in Gettysburg.

The Civil War town is seeing a boost in hotel visitors. Tourism officials say the ghost tours are a big part of it.

"Gettysburg is on the map for being haunted and being spooky, and people really want to get into that and get a little scared," Carl Whitehill with Destination Gettysburg said.

There are close to 16 ghost tour businesses in town.

The Farnsworth House on Steinwehr Avenue is on the ghost tour circuit. An outside wall shows bullet holes left from the fighting during the famous battle.

Kayla Russell, a manager at the restaurant, says it has numerous ghosts, including a child that she has seen in a dining room.

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The Haunted Ghost Tour In Oregon Is A Paranormal Experience Like No Other

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Want an extra scare for a friend group activity, date night, or while touring Portland? If so, consider signing up for the Shanghai Tunnel Haunted Beer Tasting Tour . This exciting evening tour is sure to add a little fright to your night! Spooktacular, haunting fun, to be exact.

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Lemax Spooky Town

Amidst dismal decay and dilapidated buildings, the living dead have found a place to rest in pieces in Spooky Town.

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Welcome to Spooky Town, the world's most frightfully fun Halloween Village.  We've gathered a "spooktacular" collection of finely crafted lighted buildings, animated accessories, detailed / landscaping and ghoulish figurines to help you celebrate this popular holiday.

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Lemax Spooky Town The Horrid Haunted Hotel #15725

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• Model # 15725
• Size: 9.65" D x 10.63" W x 11.73" H
• Year Released: 2022
• Detailed polyresin Lemax Sights and Sounds building
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Lemax Village Collection The Horrid Haunted Hotel, With 4.5V Adaptor #15725

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We’re not sure why you ever want to visit a place as scary as Spooky Town, but if you should find yourself here, then the place to stay is the Horrid Haunted Hotel! There are plenty of spare rooms to rent, but we don’t recommend knocking for your neighbours. It’s best to ignore the imposing grim reaper figure on the roof if you want to get a good night’s sleep! Checking out might not be as easy as checking in! 1. Key inserted in the padlock turns. 2. Hourglass flips over after sand pours through. 3. Guest figures "climb" stairs to not get caught by the cloaked figure. 4. Another cloaked figure chases guest figures around the hotel.

A ghastly bunch of whirling witches, circling crows, and glowing ghouls inhabit the Sights and Sounds collection this season. Each of these gruesome new designs will send your Halloween display spinning with terror and delight.

• Approximate size: (H x W x D) 11.73 x 10.63 x 9.65 inches
• Year Released: 2022
• Made of: Polyresin
• Product type: Sights & Sounds
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NEWS... BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT

Village where nearly every home ‘has a ghost’

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An ancient village that’s full of stories about ghosts stalking its homes has been dubbed the ‘most haunted’ in the country.

And the location of this supposedly haunted village? It’s Dunster in Somerset.

Sitting on the edge of Exmoor National Park, close to the coast and not far from Minehead, it’s a tiny village with a castle and plenty of old buildings.

And legend has it that ‘nearly every home’ in the old settlement ‘has a ghost’.

Spirits of monks, soldiers, witches and animals are said to walk the corridors and the castle, as well as the pubs and even the surrounding hills.

But while there are popular holiday hotspots not too far away, the village is pretty remote.

Dunster was once home to a large Benedictine chapel that was destroyed when Henry VIII reigned.

As the story goes, it was this that flooded the village with ghosts.

Some people say almost every building is haunted with all sorts of spectres, including Civil War troops, ‘grey ladies’ and even horses.

Sues Toogood bought a cottage in Dunster and said when she first moved there she ‘woke up in the middle of the night to voices’.

The 55-year-old pharmacy dispenser said: ‘[The cottage] was a wreck, the heating didn’t work at all and a tiny fireplace was the only source of heat.

‘I soon realised that all the smoke from the fire was coming out of a crack in the chimney in the upstairs bedroom.

‘I had nowhere else to go so I slept in the spare room.

‘In the early hours of the morning I woke up in the middle of the night to voices. I was a bit scared at first but I walked through and realised it was the radio.

‘It was a battery radio that I had put out for the builders. I thought it was strange but I switched it off and went back to bed, but then it happened again the next night.’

But Ms Toogood said she believes the ghostly presence actually saved her.

She continued: ‘I realised that if I had stayed asleep I might not have woken up because of the smoke and carbon monoxide coming in from the other room.

‘I felt like the ghost was saving me from dying, it was a kind presence. I truly believe the ghost was saving me.’

Carol Bowden also shared her story. She believes something about the village is unsettling her dog.

‘My husband and I have been coming to stay in the village for years and our dachshund Doogle was only a puppy,’ she said.

‘For the first four days we would walk down to the river past the mound and he would start barking at the trees, although he couldn’t see anything.

‘Also when we were in the little snug of the hotel he would start barking at the mantel piece which wasn’t like him as he was usually quite a calm dog.

‘The following night it happened again, and the receptionist said the old lady stands there by the mantle place at that time.

‘The manager then asked where the dog had been barking and I said about the mound and he said that was where the roundhead and cavaliers were buried.’

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Janie and Nigel Deeming, 57 and 59, who run the oldest pub in Dunster, the 15th century Stag’s Head Inn, said nearly every building in the village is believed to have a ghost, including their pub.

Janie said: ‘The house that we live in is very active, and we’ve only just managed to settle it down.

‘I nearly didn’t move in here because they gave me merry hell, but now they’ve started to work with me rather than against me.

‘Before we moved here five months ago we stayed in a particular house in the area, and the last time we went, let’s just say the spirits were awake.

‘On the first night, a door on the dresser clicked open, and we didn’t think much of it but then it opened two or three more times.

‘I then put my hand on it to keep it closed, and it pushed back, and I knew that wasn’t normal.

‘The next night a book flew off the bookshelf and fell open on a ghost story, and we all joked about it, but later that night when I was washing up, I could feel a presence behind me.

‘We fell in love with Dunster and I love my house. I’ve managed to bring the spirits on my side, but it took some work.’

Business owner, Benedict Yeandle, 56, believes his resident ghost was the jealous type.

He said: ‘When I first moved in, for the first six weeks we had things happening, and customers would always notice it.

‘A smell of smoke could always be smelt even though there was no explanation for it, and one day a can of coke flew from one side of the room to the other, completely intact, just with a small dent in it.

‘I think whatever is living with me in here is a female, because it has only happened when I’ve employed female staff to work for me.

‘I’m a bachelor and I think it got a little bit jealous. But now there hasn’t been any women coming here, she’s settled down.’

Author Nina Dodd has actually written a book about the ghosts of Dunster called, ‘Witches, Giants and a Ghost Cat’ – a ‘travel guide to the mystery tales of Dunster.’

The 66-year-old moved to Dunster from Finland 12 years ago and became interested in the English obsession with ghosts.

Ms Dodd, who runs the Dunster Living shop on the high street with her husband says she hears lots of stories from local customers.

She said: ‘I find the British fascination with ghosts very interesting. In Finland, we do not have anywhere near as many ghost stories or ‘haunted’ places.

‘I think a big part of it is that England has so many older homes and buildings. In Finland, we built our homes out of timber and wood for a long time – we still do. But in England, they are all old stone – so they last a lot longer.

‘Everyone I speak to in the village has some kind of story to tell. Some like to keep them to themselves, but clearly have had some kind of experience.

‘We get people coming into our shop all the time telling us stories about your traditional grey ladies, or children ghosts. Quite often I hear about Roundheads, soldiers from the English Civil Wars, too.

‘One very common one we hear is about ghost monks, because there was once a Benedictine chapel in Dunster which was destroyed when Henry VIII was King.

‘People always say that they see or hear them. There is also apparently a ghost horse who haunts the hilltops around the village.

The churchyard too always has stories about people seeing ghosts there – but that is not very surprising. One businessman I spoke to even said that he can’t tell his staff about the ghost experiences he has had or they wouldn’t come to work.

‘Dunster is one of the best preserved mediaeval villages, and because it is so old I am not surprised people have so many ghost stories.’

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Spooky town Are you afraid of surrounded spaces? You want to prove yourself and clean the neighborhoods of the pesky ghosts? Then this is the game you are looking for! Ghosts have come to terrify the town and you take your special vacuum to hit the ghost and catch them all. Jump in the haunted streets with your special vacuum and capture the mocking ghosts, featuring a bunch of levels that will delight ghostbuster fans with a touch of humor. Accomplish your missions by capturing ghosts in the town and beat the mini-games using your “Ghost Tickets” and obtain treasures to upgrade your equipment. - Catch ghosts - Complete objectives - Defeat Ghost Bosses - Collect treasures - Beat mini-games - Upgrade and more! Are you ready to face the creepy mysteries of Spooky Town and become the best ghostbuster? Don't be afraid, or you will struggle to catch these spooky creatures, get ready for the fun! Download today to enter this haunted funny town!

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Super cute and easy game to play, beautiful graphics and nice concept! I love it, you must download!!!!!

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This is the kind of game that I like, fun, adventurous and with something spooky😜

Love playing this in my free time! So cute and fun to do. Also love the theme of it!

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2. Sokol metro station

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3. St. Michael’s Castle in St. Petersburg

This castle was a royal residence built by order of Tsar  Paul I. On March 21, 1801, he was killed there by a group of conspirators. It is considered that the restless spirit of the tsar was unable to leave the castle. It appears there in the corridors with a burning candle in its hand.

4.   Znamenskaya Tower in Yaroslavl

During the Civil War in Russia (1917-1922), a group of White troops held positions in the Volkovsky theater in Yaroslavl. The Red commissar in command of the siege promised to spare their lives. However, he lied and all the Whites were executed at the Znamenskaya Tower. Since then, the ghost of the commissar who didn’t keep his promise has been seen at the place of his crime.

5. Igumnov House in Moscow

The house at 43 Bolshaya Yakimanka Street in Moscow, also known as “Igumnov House,” serves today as the residence of the French ambassador. It was built at the request of the industrialist Nikolay Igumnov in the late 19 th   century. He settled his young mistress here, but one day caught her with a lover. The lover was kicked out, but the girl was never seen again. It is believed that the outraged Igumnov bricked her up in a wall. During Soviet times, people often saw the ghost of a young girl walking through the walls with deep, plaintive sighs.     

6. House of Rasputin in St. Petersburg

The flat on the second floor at 64 Gorokhovaya street in St. Petersburg is today a usual residential apartment. However, in the early 20th century it was home to one of the most mystical figures in Russian history – Grigory Rasputin. His ghost sometimes appears here, scaring inhabitants with its clunking steps and grunting in dark corners.

7. House on the Embankment

This house at 2 Serafimovicha Street, simply known as “House on Embankment,” is among the most famous in the Russian capital, known as the place of residence for the Soviet   crème de la crème : writers, artists, actors, generals, athletes. However, it also has a dark history. During the Great Purge, a campaign of political repressions in the USSR, dozens of the house’s inhabitants were arrested and executed. Today, the house is full of the ghosts of those victims, who sometimes appear in their old dwelling place. 

8. Tower of the old hospital in Ryazan

Among the high-rise modern buildings at 15 Gorky Street in Ryazan is an old tower – all that remains of the old hospital. At night, a lonely dark figure can be seen walking in this tower. This is the ghost of Alexander Smitten, who administered the hospital more than a century ago.

9. Griboyedov Canal in St. Petersburg

During a misty night in March, one can see the ghost of a young girl near the Griboyedov Canal in St. Petersburg. Her face is blue because of asphyxiation, and there is a big red mark on her neck caused by a rope. This is famous revolutionary Sophia Perovskaya, who assassinated Tsar Alexander II and was hanged for her deed. To meet this ghost is a bad omen, and can cost nocturnal pedestrians their lives.

10. Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin

There is a legend that when the Kremlin in Nizhny Novgorod was being built, the constructors were unable to finish one of the towers. It kept falling down. In the end, they decided to make a sacrifice and to build the tower on the blood of the first person who passed by. It happened to be a pregnant woman hurrying to the river for water. She was seized and bricked up in the tower alive. The ghost of a pale woman holding a baby has appeared near this place ever since.

11. Oldenburg Palace near Voronezh

Built in the late 19th century, the palace belonged to Princess Eugenia of Leuchtenberg. Today her ghost rises from the deep casemates of the palace to wander through its rooms and corridors. There is also another ghost there, much older — the ghost of a young peasant girl. It is even said that Princess Eugenia saw it when she was alive.

12. Stalin’s country house near Sochi

Stalin’s ghost can be seen at his country house, located today within the Green Groove hotel near Sochi. The “father of the nations” walks in his white jacket, smoking his trademark pipe.

13. Psychiatric hospital near Nizhny Novgorod

Near the modern psychiatric hospital in the village of Lyakhovo near Nizhny Novgorod, one can see an abandoned old building. Several dozen years ago a young girl hanged herself there because of unrequited love. At night it is possible to see a white silhouette and hear the moaning and cries of the “love-stricken schoolgirl” as the locals call her.

And if you want to see a UFO, here are several places in Russia where you will have a chance.

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Spooky Ghost Town

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Spooky Ghost Town is the dungeon for the annual Spooky Halloween event.

Key: Ghost Bride’s Invitation (Event) - allows you to stay in the dungeon for 30 minutes

• Spooky Ghost Town (1st floor, all quest monsters are here)
• Ghost Town Cemetery (2nd floor, has no flying monsters )
• Misty Graveyard ( boss room, requires Misty Graveyard Key to access, access this from Ghost Town Cemetery)
• 1 Athena's Blessing (Quest)