From the ghostly remnants of an American witch trial site to Al Capone’s former prison cell, America offers plenty of haunted attractions worth seeing.
Waverly Hills Sanatorium is a famous haunted spot in the United States where ghostly figures roam freely and objects move by themselves. There have been reports of screaming being heard, ghostly figures roaming about, and objects moving by themselves.
St. Augustine
St. Augustine is renowned for its historic significance and numerous haunted sites that offer visitors the chance to experience supernatural phenomena for themselves. These include the lighthouse, which is said to be haunted by the ghost of a 12-year-old girl who drowned near it during the mid 1800s; another site said to be haunted is Sequi-Kirby Smith House which may be haunted by an unidentified spirit or maybe by someone who killed their family then committed suicide; both locations are frequented by ghost hunters; these locations even appeared on popular television show Ghost Hunters!
The Old Jail, constructed by Henry Flagler in 1891 and considered one of the most haunted places in St. Augustine, is often mentioned among claims of haunted sites in St. Augustine. According to reports it may contain mass graves, wailing poltergeists, and spirits with violent intentions; those who visit claim hearing moaning, shouting and footsteps coming from nowhere!
San Antonio
At the center of Texas lies a city known for ghost tours. Residents tell tales of seeing ghost workers building, feeling as if someone tugs their clothes, and witnessing men dressed in civil war uniforms.
The area around the Alamo is notoriously haunted, even its street names seeming creepy. One bridge has even been nicknamed ‘Devil’s Bridge’ due to the notion that spirits of the dead come back here after death.
Former asylums can often be haunted, and San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures is no exception, with its haunted hearse and bathrooms that bleed. A prankster spirit is said to roam freely within its halls, turning on and off lights, moving objects around and even making noises like humming sounds. A stunning adobe and limestone home owned by Tejano rights activist Jose Navarro may also be haunted; guests have reported experiencing ghostly footsteps and orbs within its hallowed halls.
Portland
Oregon offers spectacular forests, mountains and beaches; but it also has a darker side! Bring along your flashlight, comfortable shoes, and ghost detecting gear as you explore Oregon’s creepiest locations.
Portland’s Lone Fir Cemetery provides ghost tours. According to legend, it’s said to be home to over 25,000 pioneer-era souls buried there – asylum patients, Shanghai captains and so-called “fancy ladies.”
Oregon is home to some eerie places, like Oregon’s White Eagle Cafe and Saloon, said to be haunted by Rose, an ex-working girl who committed suicide here years before and left her spirit behind in one of its hotel rooms. Visitors have reported hearing mysterious music as well as sobbing noises emanating from both its basement and second-floor rooms.
If you’re feeling brave, check out Oregon Vortex and view its mysterious ring, as well as glimpse its connection to Siletz Bay and Blanco ship that sunk back in 1864.
San Francisco
San Francisco is known for its dark past and iconic landmarks, making it one of the most haunted places in America. Many infamous ghosts linger within its streets – one being Hewlett Tarr who died during a robbery at Curran Theatre in 1933 and is thought to still work there today.
The Manrow House in Baltimore has long been considered a haunted location since its construction in 1851. Since that time, evil spirits are said to have resided within it – J.P. Manrow’s family would wake up each morning finding objects moving around inside, doors opening and closing on their own, as well as hearing an unexplained tapping sound coming from within its walls.
Gettysburg Battlefield is one of the country’s most haunted spots, where ghostly images from Civil War soldiers and others have been reported roaming its grounds. Additionally, an historic inn and old Army base nearby are said to be haunted. Civil War’s bloodiest battle is said to have had a tremendous effect on its surroundings; visitors can take tours to learn more about its history.
