Texas is filled with haunted sites ranging from asylums and old hotels, so grab your Ouija board and explore this state’s creepy underbelly!
The Alamo is one of the most infamous haunted sites in Texas. Visitors and staff have reported hearing soldiers calling for assistance and hearing voices calling out in distress at night.
Menger Hotel
One of the most haunted locations in Texas can be found right in San Antonio at the Menger Hotel. Built in 1859 and often chosen as a tourist accommodation spot, the Menger has seen many notable guests such as baseball legend Babe Ruth as well as several U.S. presidents stay there over its lifetime.
Hotel staff and guests have reported experiencing paranormal phenomena at this establishment, such as hearing unexplained noises, feeling cold breezes, seeing ghostly apparitions, hearing mysterious knocking sounds and experiencing various other unexplainable incidents.
One of the more well-known ghosts at the hotel is known as the Woman in Blue. She’s believed to have worked there in the 1800s as a maid before falling in love with one of its guests, becoming pregnant by him, only for him then abandon her after she gave birth and committed suicide shortly afterwards. Since her passing, her ghost often haunts its halls causing havoc in its halls.
Menger School
The Menger School in San Antonio, Texas is a public school serving 237 students and 21 teachers. With 88% Hispanic ethnicity and subpar test score ratings.
Hotel de la Clevedon is known for its haunted history, drawing ghost hunters from across the nation. It’s thought that over 32 different ghosts reside at this hotel – these include spirits of murdered maids, young boys who perished in fires, and several famous faces from silent film era films.
This hotel lies on the historic Alamo battle grounds, creating a complex history. As such, guests have experienced paranormal phenomenon such as malfunctioning elevators, unusual footsteps and feeling like someone is watching you. They have also reported seeing ghostly soldiers from that battle who appear out of nowhere while some can even hear gunfire sound effects at times!
The Bowers Mansion
The Bowers Mansion in Palestine is an Italianate Victorian mansion with a dark history. In 1956, its owner committed a horrific act against his wife before shooting himself as law enforcement attempted to apprehend them both. Many locals believe that the spirits of both these victims remain haunting the house even today.
Texas is filled with ghostly activity from haunted hotels to ancient battlefields. From staying at Hotel Galvez or exploring USS Lexington, the state offers haunted destinations for everyone – you might just experience ghostly activity first-hand!
Yorktown Memorial Hospital may seem foreboding from the outside, but once inside its walls it becomes even more disturbing. Graffiti covers every surface while weeds flourish between cracks. Doors remain chained, while ghostly figures roaming hallways reportedly frightened off Steven Spielberg when he visited in the 1970s.
Driskill Hotel
Just past Austin’s “Keep Austin Weird” souvenirs lies a building that will transport you back in time – to an era of glamour and oil wealth. The Driskill Hotel draws visitors with its striking architecture and legendary paranormal folklore; inaugural balls to wedding receptions have taken place there over time; it was even where Lady Bird and LBJ had their first date before watching 1964 Presidential Election results from its ballroom balcony.
Hotel guests have reported chairs rocking on their own and the scent of cigar smoke in the air, along with reports of a female ghost believed to be the daughter of a Senator haunting the building – she can often be heard bouncing a ball down a grand staircase while emitting giggles that have earned her the name Samantha the Child Specter.
