There are many haunts and macabre places in the United States of America. These places are known for retelling of ghost stories and other such horror stories. These places receive many visitors in the hopes of verifying if the stories are in fact true. Here now are the 10 iconic haunted destinations the United States has to offer.
1. The Stanley Hotel – Estes Park, Colorado
The Stanley Hotel is a large old building located in Colorado with mountain views. From the outside, it seems like a quiet place, but overnight visitors claim the hotel is spooky. The hotel became famous due to the Hotel earned its creepy reputation after becoming the inspiration for Stephen King’s book, The Shining. Room 217 of the hotel is commonly known to people as one of the most infamous. It has been prominently noted that people who have spent the night at that hotel have shared unexplained experiences. They hear human footsteps even in areas where there is no one at all.
2. Eastern State Penitentiary – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Eastern State Penitentiary was a prison constructed in the nineteenth century. They are meant to isolate prisoners to the maximum and this structure was in a position to make it actual. However, today it is different these premises are turned into a museum that reveals how people used to live in prison in the past. Despite this people believe that the prison still has some host spirits.
3. Waverly Hills Sanatorium Located In: Louisville Kentucky
Originally it was a hospital for patients with tuberculosis, Waverly Hills Sanatorium. In the early part of this century, there was no known treatment for the above disease, and most of the patients perished there. The hospital was demolished many years back but people say that the spirits of the patients lingered on.
The “death tunnel” is the most spooky among all the places at Waverly Hills. It is a long underground passage of the hospital through which the dead bodies were previously carried out of the structure.
4. The Myrtles Plantation – St. Francisville, Louisiana
The Myrtles Plantation is a classic Louisiana house that was built more than two centuries ago. Some even nicknamed it one of the most haunted places in America. This house is enclosed by large trees and the kind of trees give it that eerie look.
The Myrtles is home to the most famous ghosts including a slave girl named Chloe. Supposedly, Chloe was punished for eavesdropping on the white masters. It is for this reason people are claiming to have seen the spirit of the woman roaming the compound. The guests have been known to see her apparition as well as other apparitions in the windows of the house. Some of the guests report unusual feelings and seeing figures of people, hearing knocking on the door, footsteps on the stairs, whispers in a room where no one is supposed to be.
5. The Queen Mary – Long Beach, California.
Queen Mary is one of the largest ships that was once used as a vessel and later turned into a hotel situated in California. Before it was an airplane, it flew people over the sea whenever it was a cruise ship. Many accidents of mysterious nature have been associated with the ship for many years. Currently, many people attribute supernatural activities to the place.It has been reported that guests have reported sighting a woman dressed in white wandering around the corridors. Some people claim that they can hear splashing noises that originate from the swimming pool whereas the structure has been abandoned for, at least, two decades. Room B340 is one of the most eerie in the whole building.
6. The Winchester Mystery House – Winchester San Jose California
The Winchester Mystery House is among the most peculiar structures in the United States of America. The owner, Sarah Winchester, was convinced that spirits had it in for her because her family made rifles that brought so much death. To mislead the spirits, she continued constructing her house for years without stopping. Some staircases go up to the ceiling; some doors open into a wall, and some windows are seemingly in midair. Guests report they can hear footsteps when there is nobody around and feel chilly in some areas of the house. The house here is not only haunted but is a riddle of horror.
7. St. Augustine Lighthouse – St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine Lighthouse is a tall aged structure which is situated in Florida. It has an unbelievable view of the ocean but there are many stories of ghosts that have been reported in the area.It is said that two little girls were drowned near the lighthouse many, many years ago, and they are said to roam the site looking for something they left behind. Some visitors have heard the voices of the girls and have claimed to have seen the girls running and laughing like ghosts.
8. Civil War Site: Gettysburg Battlefield – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg Battlefield is the place where one of the most significant battles of the Civil War was staged. It is said that thousands of soldiers died on the site, and it is said that they keep wandering around. Tourists experience the noise of cannon shots and gunfire even though the war region is not active. Some have reported that they have seen apparitions of soldiers dashing across the fields. It is surrounded by sorrow and a majority of the people who visit the area usually get cold, especially during the night.
9. Bell Witch Cave – Adams, Tennessee
The Bell Witch Cave is tied to the legend of the Bell Witch. This spirit is said to have haunted the Bell family in the 1800s. The family reported strange noises, such as knocking and scratching, and even saw objects move by themselves. Today, visitors to the cave hear similar spooky sounds. Some feel sudden cold spots or see shadows moving in the darkness. Many leave the cave feeling uneasy as if they were not alone.
10. The Villisca Axe Murder House – Villisca, Iowa
The Villisca Axe Murder House is the site of a terrible crime. In 1912, a family and two children staying with them were murdered in the house. The killer was never caught. Now, the house is open for tours, but many believe it is haunted.
Visitors often hear strange noises, like doors creaking or footsteps on the stairs. Some have seen objects move on their own. The house has a heavy, sad feeling, and many people leave with chills. Those brave enough to stay overnight often report scary experiences, such as hearing whispers or seeing shadowy figures.
