From haunted hotels to old asylums, Texas boasts plenty of spine-tingling spots! Be it ghostly apparitions or sensory experiences such as cannon fire or rally cries – there is sure to be enough frightening experiences in Texas to keep you on edge!
At the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, former president Teddy Roosevelt can often be seen visiting the bar room and pouring himself a drink every so often. There’s also an ominous headless figure who roams about its grounds.
The Alamo
The Alamo is one of the world’s most iconic haunted locations. This Texas landmark was the site of a bloody battle between a small band of defenders and an overwhelming army of Mexican soldiers that ended tragically for all involved. Many reports have surfaced of a ghost sentry seen walking back and forth along its roof after this eventful conflict took place there.
The Drummer Boy is another well-known ghost at the Alamo. Believed to be the spirit of a child evacuated during battle, guests and staff members have reported seeing this ghost in February (when most battles occurred).
The Driskill Hotel
If you’re seeking thrills and chills in downtown Austin, the Driskill Hotel could be just what’s needed to give your spine chills. Open since 1886 and with a history that includes hosting presidents, movie stars and musicians (among many others), The Driskill has plenty of frightening surprises up its sleeves – from ghosts and haunted rooms to its darker secrets!
Rumor has it that The Driskill Hotel is haunted by the ghost of a four-year-old girl. According to legend, she fell from its grand staircase while playing with a ball in 1887 and died there from injuries sustained from falling off it while chasing it – guests have reported hearing her giggle while playing near it while also hearing giggling and bouncing noises coming from within the walls of The Driskill.
Hill House in Mineral Wells is said to have served as a brothel and bootlegging site, while Austin-based Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill and Indian restaurant Clay Pit made Yelp’s list of haunted places.
The Grove
The Grove Hotel in Texas is one of the most haunted locations, boasting a longstanding tradition of paranormal activity. Visitors and employees of this hotel have reported hearing rifle cries, cannon fire and other unearthly noises; whispered voices can also be heard within its walls, doors unlock/lock automatically as well as faucets turning themselves on!
This luxurious hotel, constructed in 1886, is well known for its haunted history of untimely deaths and hauntings. Rumor has it that LBJ and Claudia Taylor held their first date here as well as seeing spirits of the Driskill family linger here; guests and staff have reported seeing a woman dressed all in white; hearing children laughing; seeing wet footprints indoors etc.
Moody Anderson acquired this old town in 1972 and transformed it into a music venue, museum, and wedding location. On Jamboree Night (the third Saturday in every month), many times more visitors arrive for an eventful and musical night of music, dancing and celebration!
The Texas State Capitol
The Texas State Capitol is one of the most haunted places in Texas. Year round, poltergeists terrorise staff and visitors alike. One notable ghost is Comptroller Robert Marshall Love; often seen wearing his top hat on the walkway leading up to the building. Another sighting involves a woman dressed entirely in red appearing in one office on the third-floor before vanishes when approached.
The Littlefield Home in Texas is another haunted site, housing George and Alice Littlefield who were childless but harbored dark secrets that haunt the Victorian mansion. People who have stayed there have reported hearing whispers, knocks on walls or headboards, as well as faucets turning themselves on by themselves.
Oakwood Cemetery
Texas offers a range of haunted locations that will leave your spine tingling. No matter whether or not you believe in ghosts, these 13 haunted spots will give you a good scare!
Oakwood Cemetery in Austin is an attractive destination for ghost hunters. Home to over 23,000 graves, and reports of paranormal activity at Oakwood have surfaced; hearing strange voices and seeing ghostly lights has been reported by many visitors at Oakwood. Doors opening unintentionally or hearing footsteps walking past have also been observed by witnesses in Oakwood’s halls have also been heard!
Eula Phillips is one of the more well-known ghosts at Oakwood; she was murdered with an axe on Christmas Eve 1885 and originally thought to have been done in by her husband; however, other victims matching Eula Phillips’ profile were discovered and cleared him of guilt.
