Most Haunted Places In America

1. The Stanley Hotel - Estes Park, Colorado

The Stanley Hotel is famous for inspiring Stephen King's novel The Shining. Opened in 1909, it has long been associated with paranormal activity. Guests report hearing piano music playing by itself, ghostly laughter, and mysterious shadows. The fourth floor is particularly notorious, with tales of children running and giggling in the hallways.

2. Eastern State Penitentiary - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Once one of the most notorious prisons in America, Eastern State Penitentiary operated from 1829 to 1971. It housed infamous criminals like Al Capone. Visitors claim to hear disembodied voices, footsteps, and wails echoing through its crumbling cells. The site now serves as a museum and haunted attraction, making it a hotspot for ghost hunters.

3. The Queen Mary - Long Beach, California

The RMS Queen Mary, a retired ocean liner, is now a floating hotel. It is reputed to be haunted by spirits of former passengers and crew. Guests report sightings of a woman in a white dress dancing in the ship's ballroom, and eerie sounds coming from the engine room. The Queen Mary even offers paranormal tours for thrill-seekers.

4. Winchester Mystery House - San Jose, California

Built by Sarah Winchester, widow of the firearm magnate, this architectural oddity features staircases that lead nowhere and doors that open into walls. Legends say Sarah built the house continuously to appease spirits of those killed by Winchester rifles. Visitors have reported hearing ghostly whispers, footsteps, and sudden cold spots.

5. Waverly Hills Sanatorium - Louisville, Kentucky

Once a tuberculosis hospital, Waverly Hills Sanatorium is one of the most haunted locations in the U.S. Thousands of patients died here, and many believe their spirits still roam the halls. Common reports include shadowy figures, unexplained noises, and apparitions of former patients.

6. The Myrtles Plantation - St. Francisville, Louisiana

Built in 1796, The Myrtles Plantation is believed to be one of America's most haunted homes. Rumored to be the site of multiple murders, the plantation is said to be haunted by the ghost of a slave named Chloe, who appears wearing a green turban. Guests have also experienced objects moving and mysterious handprints on mirrors.

7. Lizzie Borden House - Fall River, Massachusetts

This bed-and-breakfast was the site of the infamous 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. Lizzie Borden, their daughter, was tried and acquitted, but her ghost is rumored to linger. Guests report hearing footsteps, whispers, and seeing apparitions. The home offers tours and overnight stays for those brave enough.

8. St. Augustine Lighthouse - St. Augustine, Florida

This historic lighthouse, built in the 1800s, has been the scene of multiple tragedies, including the deaths of three young girls. Paranormal investigators have captured ghostly images and recorded mysterious voices. Visitors often hear footsteps on the spiral staircase and see shadowy figures peering out from the top.

9. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - Weston, West Virginia

This asylum, which opened in 1864, housed thousands of patients under often inhumane conditions until it closed in 1994. It is now a popular site for ghost tours. Reports include sightings of apparitions, unexplained sounds, and objects moving on their own.

10. Hotel Monte Vista - Flagstaff, Arizona

Opened in 1927, Hotel Monte Vista is rumored to host several spirits. Guests claim to have seen a phantom bellboy, a woman wandering the hallways, and a ghostly baby crying in the basement. The hotel embraces its haunted reputation and is a favorite among paranormal enthusiasts.