These haunted sites range from world-famous businesses to humble homes and have long been associated with ghost sightings and unexplained phenomena, from ghostly presences to strange happenings – with some, like Al Capone’s notorious crime spree in Savannah’s Gribble House being particularly terrifying.
Others, like Sach’s Bridge on the Gettysburg battlefield – where Union soldiers captured by Confederate forces were executed after being hanged – remain obscure and mysterious.
1. Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah
This Nevada hotel dates back to 1907 and is considered one of the most haunted locations in America. It’s home to a mysterious figure known as The Red Lady who can often be heard whispering into people’s ears or tapping them on the shoulder; guests have even reported discovering pearls from her broken necklace scattered across their pillows!
Odd events have also been reported at this haunted hotel, such as objects moving on their own and unexplained cold spots. Furthermore, The Red Lady can often be seen both on the fifth-floor terrace and crypt – particularly around Halloween time!
Other creepy haunts include the White House, where ghostly images have been reported; Iowa’s Villisca Axe Murder House where eight people were murdered; and Alcatraz where gangsters and Confederate soldiers were imprisoned. If you’re curious to visit these eerie locations, WorldStrides offers ghost tours across the country – perfect for celebrating this spooky season!
2. San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio
San Fernando Cathedral is one of Texas’s most haunted places, according to legend. Visitors have reported hearing screams, smelling smoke when there is none present, noticing tugging on clothing and seeing ghostly figures within.
At its heart is the cathedral, an original Spanish military hospital that had become derelict due to water lines being rebuilt – leading to an unearthing of thousands of bones buried inside this notorious structure – as part of rebuilding efforts for rebuilding water lines. Many believe that spirits from those murdered and tortured here still haunt this building today and haunt visitors who visit.
Charleston is no stranger to paranormal activity, with its history of slavery, Civil War battles and voodoo voodoo voodoo. Men have reported encountering female hitchhikers who request they let off at Resurrection Cemetery before quickly vanishes without trace.
3. King’s Chapel Burying Ground in Boston
The King’s Chapel Burying Ground is Boston Proper’s oldest cemetery, dating back to Isaac Johnson – who owned the land when interment began – as its first interment took place. From 1660 through to 1730 it served as the only cemetery for Boston and several prominent colonists are buried here including: John Winthrop (first governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony); Mary Chilton – first woman off Mayflower; Joseph Tapping, publisher for colonial publications; William Dawes who rode with Paul Revere when riding out in warning others against British invasion; Elizabeth Pain’s simple slate headstone is said to have inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne to write The Scarlet Letter.
One of the more legendary stories surrounding King’s Chapel concerns an individual who was accidentally buried alive due to medical misdiagnosis and burial before fully recovering from illness. Witnesses have reported orbs of light, shadowy figures and video cameras suddenly disappearing when in this area; furthermore it has also been linked with Captain Kidd, hung for piracy and later interred there as a gravesite.
4. Fort Jackson in Jackson
Add some spine-chilling terror to your travels with an eerie haunted location! From hotels to spooky lighthouses, there are numerous spooky destinations renowned for paranormal activity.
From grisly murders to unfinished business, these places are said to be haunted by some very sinister ghosts. From Savannah’s Gribble House – site of three murders – and Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary (where triple killings took place), there are plenty of places that will give you chills.
These locations have long been a draw for paranormal investigators who have recorded ghostly images and unexplained phenomena at these spots. Vivid lights, disembodied voices, or feeling someone is touching you are common occurrences here – maybe you even spot a ghostly police officer or spirit of an ex lover; these scary spots in America will definitely send chills up your spine!
