American cities and landscapes brim with supernatural spirits. From creepy cemetery grounds to historic covered bridges, America is full of supernatural presences that haunt. One such hotel, The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado is famed for being the source of Stephen King’s “The Shining”. Staff and guests have reported strange sounds, ghostly apparitions and heavy footsteps during stays there.
Marie Laveau of New Orleans Voodoo fame is said to reside within her crypt. Visitors attempt to gain her favor by leaving money, alcohol and flowers as offerings for Marie in an effort to gain her favour. Continue reading this article and discover seven haunted places across America!
The Stanley Hotel
The Stanley Hotel is one of America’s most haunted spots, known for inspiring both book and movie adaptations of The Shining. Numerous paranormal experiences have been reported at this hotel including ghostly laughter and objects moving themselves without human interference.
This hotel has also been featured on several television shows, such as Ghost Hunters. Room 217 at the hotel has long been believed to be haunted by ghostly spirits due to being the site of an incident that took place there in 1911 and where Chambermaid Elizabeth Wilson may still reside in spirit form.
Guests have reported hearing children’s voices and footsteps throughout the hotel, and have also noticed an unexpected pet cemetery on its property, where many animals were interred for years, leaving ghostly remnants to roam freely through its grounds. Furthermore, day and night tours provide guests with an in-depth experience of both public spaces as well as its history.
Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky is one of America’s most haunted places. First established as an asylum for tuberculosis patients during one of the country’s worst outbreaks in 1910, thousands died there due to mistreatment or questionable experiments by physicians; many believe many deaths at Waverly were due to mistreatment or questionable experiments performed there.
After some time, the sanatorium was closed down and converted into Woodhaven Geriatrics as a retirement home for elderly residents. From there on out, however, its buildings fell into ruin, drawing vandalism, squatters, and teenage thrill seekers seeking thrills.
Robert Alberhasky purchased the property in 1996 and established Christ the Redeemer Foundation Inc. His plans included building an iconic Corcovado Christ the Redeemer statue inspired by Jesus to inspire a replica here – plus church services and theater performances on site – but unfortunately, donations did not meet expectations and this project eventually came to an end.
Eastern State Penitentiary
Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP), situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is an immense and mysterious building with a dark past. Considered one of the most haunted places in America and featured on television programs such as Syfy’s Ghost Hunters, Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures, and MTV Fear; its presence has often made headlines.
ESP’s haunted reputation stems not only from its menacing appearance and dark history, but also from the many spirits who haunt its halls. Al Capone has been reported as haunting the prison, terrifying visitors who come there while torturing them over James Clark’s murder.
For maximum scare factor, the ESP staff hires many different character actors that guide visitors through its five haunted houses – Delirium, Big Top Terror, Machine Shop Nightmares and The Crypt.
McRaven House
The McRaven House in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is a popular tour stop. Visitors have reported witnessing full-body apparitions and hearing disembodied voices; in addition to regularly scheduled tours and private investigations of this home.
This home was constructed in three sections, each representing a different period. The first section dates back to 1797 and features decor that matches its era; 1836 brought Empire style furniture; while in 1849 an addition was added with two bedrooms above a parlor room and two-story front porch in Greek Revival style – and all built before 1849!
McRaven House has long been one of America’s most haunted places. Former owner Leyland French claims he first encountered spirits when he saw someone standing on the staircase one night, later realizing it was previous owner William Murray himself he saw coming down it and becoming angry he ran up to Bobb bedroom to lock door before running up again downstairs to lock door again!
