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Haunted Places To Visit

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For those who find allure in the eerie and delight in the dark, this list will be your treasure map to year-round haunted adventures. From ghostly plantations to spine-chilling castles, we’ve curated the most atmospheric haunts that promise paranorma...
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Tennessee

 
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Get ready to step into the gothic novel of your dreams...or nightmares. With over 70 souls who met their end within these chilling walls and grounds that have seen both Revolutionary and Civil War battles, Wheatlands Plantation is a historic must vis...
Wheatlands Plantation
 
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Gather your courage for an evening stroll like no other! The Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg is your ticket to uncovering this town’s eerie past. As night falls, you’ll delve into tales of spooky history while on the hunt for spectral spirits. Fee...
Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg
 
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Ready for some good old-fashioned ghostly intrigue? The Mysterious Mansion serves a chilling slice of history with a sobbing spirit at its heart. Locals whisper about a tragic tale of a 7-year-old girl who met her end when she tumbled off the balcony...
Mysterious Mansion
 
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Settle in for a meal with a side of ghostly lore at the Greenbrier Restaurant. This fine-dining spot holds one of Gatlinburg’s most famous ghost stories. The legend goes that Lydia, a bride-to-be in the early 1900s, was abandoned at the altar and, in...
The Greenbrier Restaurant
 
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For the adventurer with a penchant for the paranormal, the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is a must-visit. One of the most talked-about spirits here is Lucy, who vanished under mysterious circumstances long ago. According to local legend, Lucy’s gho...
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
 
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If you’re on the hunt for chilling tales with a historic twist, Shiloh National Park has a doozy! Rumor has it that there's a pond here that’s been seen turning blood red throughout the year. According to legend, this pond was used by injured soldier...
Shiloh National Military Park

Kentucky

 
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Hold onto your hats, brave souls, because Waverly Hills Sanatorium is about to spook you out of your wits! Dating back to 1912, this place became a somber witness to the Tuberculosis epidemic sweeping through Kentucky. Today, it’s one of America’s mo...
The Waverly Hills Sanatorium
 
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Embark on a descent into the haunting history of Mammoth Cave. Once a grim site for housing slaves, this vast cave system and surrounding National Park are believed to be haunted by the spirits of tuberculosis patients and enslaved individuals. Touri...
Mammoth Cave
 
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Ahoy, thrill-seekers! The Belle of Louisville Riverboats offers more than just a scenic cruise. This historic steamboat carries the eerie legacy of Captain Ben Winters, who tragically died of a heart attack onboard. Adding to the ghostly crew are the...
Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Ohio

 
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The Franklin Castle, a.k.a. Hannes Tiedemann House, where the echoes of the past make themselves known in some truly chilling ways. After Hannes' wife died in the house and he sold it a year later in 1896, it took until the 1960s for the hauntings to...
The Franklin Castle
 
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Set sail on a spooky adventure at the Fairport Harbor Marine Museum, where the resident ghost isn’t your typical phantom. According to one of the lighthouse’s curators, the spectral figure of a gray cat haunts these historic grounds. She’s caught gli...
Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse
 
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Get ready for a ghostly welcome at Rider's Inn, where the most notorious spirit is Suzanne, the late wife of the hotel's owner. After tragically passing away shortly after their wedding, Suzanne seems to have made the inn her eternal home. Guests hav...
Rider's Inn
 
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Step into the eerie charm of Ohio native James Thurber's former residence. Visitors to Thurber House report spine-tingling experiences, from books leaping off shelves to ghostly footsteps echoing on the back staircase. While some say it’s Thurber’s p...
Thurber House

North Carolina

 
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Get ready to step aboard the famously haunted Battleship North Carolina! This historic vessel, which took part in every major naval offensive in the Pacific during World War II, isn't just a floating museum—it's a paranormal hotspot. Visitors have re...
Battleship North Carolina
 
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Prepare yourself for an elegant stay with a ghostly twist at The Biltmore Hotel. Guests have often reported hearing loud footsteps, the shuffling of paper, and even conversations coming from room 332, which used to belong to Philip. But Philip isn’t ...
The Biltmore Greensboro Hotel
 
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Experience a blend of luxury and spookiness at The Omni Grove Park Inn. Here, you may encounter the playful Pink Lady, often seen as a pink mist or a young woman in a pink ballgown. A fan of mischievous pranks, she’s known for turning air conditioner...
THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN & SPA