Haunted Places to Visit This Fall

BY Dezimey Kum

Fall is the perfect season for ghostly adventures, with cooler weather and a sense of mystery in the air.

Famous for inspiring Stephen King’s The Shining, The Stanley Hotel is a must-visit for ghost enthusiasts. Join one of their nightly ghost tours for an unforgettable experience.

The Stanley Hotel, CO

Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is renowned for its haunting atmosphere. Visitors can explore its crumbling cellblocks and uncover the prison's infamous history.

Eastern State Penitentiary, PA

Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, once a tuberculosis hospital, saw over 6,000 deaths. Many believe the spirits of former patients still haunt its halls.

Waverly Hills Sanatorium, KY

Docked in Long Beach, the Queen Mary is a retired ocean liner turned hotel, believed to be haunted by spirits from its days as a WWII troop transport and luxury cruise ship.

The Queen Mary, CA

The St. Augustine Lighthouse is not only a beautiful landmark but also one of Florida's most haunted spots. Multiple ghosts are said to haunt the grounds.

St. Augustine Lighthouse, FL

The Winchester Mystery House, built by Sarah Winchester, features winding halls, stairs to nowhere and doors to empty spaces.

Winchester Mystery House, CA 

The Bell Witch Cave is linked to a famous haunting from the 1800s. Visitors now report eerie voices, cold breezes and unsettling sensations in the cave.

Bell Witch Cave, TN

The Lizzie Borden House, site of a famous unsolved murder, is now a bed and breakfast. Visitors can tour the house or spend the night.

Lizzie Borden House, MA

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum once housed thousands of patients in often inhumane conditions, and it’s believed that many of their spirits remain. 

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, WV

Fall is the season of spooky thrills, and these haunted destinations offer the perfect mix of history, mystery and ghostly encounters.

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