Hauntings

In the 2011 film “Dream House,” the married protagonists, played by Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig, move to a cozy home in New England. It has everything they want... and more: Their new…

Settled in 1798 and incorporated in 1802, Somerset, Kentucky, in Pulaski County has a rich history and is said by some residents and paranormal investigators to have places where there is evidence of…

Thornberry is a tiny community in northern Texas. According to the Texas State Historical Association, it has a population of about 60 people and not a single business to its name. It's quite easy to…

Many of Hawaii's carnivals and fairs are organized by a company called E.K. Fernandez shows. Some of the most popular carnivals in Hawaii are the annual 50th State Fair, the Punahou Carnival, and the…

As Georgia's cultural hub, Atlanta provides its citizens with opportunities to experience local and international culture at its annual fairs and carnivals. The fairs and carnivals in Atlanta feature…

Franklin, Kentucky is a small town located in the south central region of the state, with a population of just under 8,000. According to sites that rate the best places to live in the country, the…

It may be houses that are most famous for being haunted, but that's not to say that walks down lonely lanes or into isolated fields can't pack a real punch when it comes to fear too. Activities…

Although no known haunted schools are currently in operation in Jensen Beach, Florida, the haunted Leach Mansion has housed a small liberal arts college and, later, the administrative offices of the…

Things that go bump in the night, creepy music playing on a piano with no one there, or that odd feeling that someone is behind you can be haunting signs. There is no master plan or map to a…

Among the many haunted places in the United States, New York City ranks near the top. The city has many buildings that are said to be haunted, including "The House Of Death" where 22 people died, and…

The Southern metropolis of Atlanta, Georgia, boasts a startling number of places said to be haunted. Witnesses report eerie knockings, strange faces and cries, among other paranormal activities. The…

Visitors to the state of Ohio can find several places that have a reputation for paranormal activity and ghostly sightings. Many of the locations are historic homes that are now museums. Some spots…

Biloxi, Mississippi is located on the Gulf Coast region of the state. The city has a rich history that includes many ghost stories and hauntings. Several sites in the Biloxi area are reported to have…

Strange occurrences or paranormal activities are reported at many older structures, including high schools. Most of these reports of unexplained happenings and ghostly activity are tales of harmless…

Greencastle, Indiana is a small town located in Putnam County in the west central part of the state. Although there are no recorded tales or photographs of ghosts or other hauntings within…

If you have an interest in the unknown, chances are you have an interest in ghosts and hauntings. Though many ghost stories have to do with haunted houses, you may find that the creepier ghost…

Utah is a scenic state located in the southwest region of the United States. The region has a rich history and with such a historical background comes incidences of paranormal activities. There are…

Tennessee is home to one of the most famous ghost stories in American history, the Bell Witch, as well as the ghost of rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley, who made a home for himself at Graceland…

When it comes to good ghost stories, the state of Hawaii certainly has its share of them, and they all have intrigue. For example, in Honolulu's Kapiolani Park, the site was once a battlefield and a…

There are reports of hauntings throughout the state of Indiana, and Northwest Indiana is no exception. Paranormal researchers are taking note of each report. It seems just about every city and town…

New Jersey is a state located along the east coast. The many historic towns of the region has many reports of paranormal activity. Many of the locations are closed to the public and do not allow…

Ohio is a mid-western state that has many old schools and historic buildings. Many of the schools have a long history of paranormal reports. There are reports of unexplained voices, strange noises and…

Minnesota is a Midwestern state located just under the Canadian border. Visitors with an interest in the paranormal can tour many haunted destinations. Most of the hauntings stem from a past tragedy,…

The state of Kentucky is rich with tradition and folklore. For tourists and locals alike, the towns and countryside of Kentucky offer the ideal spooky atmosphere for ghost hunting. With the state's…

The province of Ontario, Canada has seen its fair share of war, murder and mayhem over the years. According to paranormal research groups like Haunted Hamilton and the Toronto & Ontario Ghosts and…

Putnam County, Ohio is right in the midst of the haunted heartland, where it seems like every tumbledown farmhouse and rickety old barn has a spooky story behind it. Some of these places may be off…

Getting scared silly can be good fun. Visiting haunted attractions is one way to experience a few thrills and chills. Ghost hunters in the Jackson, Tennessee area will find several attractions that…

Many areas in Washington and Washington, D.C. are said to be haunted. Many ghost tours in D.C. guide visitors around infamous hotels and sites, such as Lafayette Square Park, viewed from the…

Lighthouses dot the landscape, protecting boats and sailors along Upper Michigan's peninsula since the 1800's. Some of these lighthouses are now well-known for their ghostly inhabitants. Ghostly…

Paranormal activity, and ghost haunting specifically, is a hotly debated issue among Americans. Regardless of whether ghosts actually exist, locations that housed many people, such as schools, tend to…

Las Vegas is not only known for its glitz, glamour and endless stretches of casinos and hotels, but also for having the largest number of haunted hotels in the United States. There are a variety of…

Some ghost stories passed around in small talks and on television involve haunted buildings such as hotels, where a person is believed to have met her death. It's often thought that these deaths were…

Many old schools, colleges and universities in America are claimed to be haunted by ghosts. What all of these stories have in common is that the deceased always has some strong connection to the place…

Seattle, Washington, is a increasingly popular destination for many travelers. Obvious tourist attractions in Seattle include the Space Needle, the original Starbucks or any of the dozens of museums,…

Most students find it difficult enough trying to deal with the normal pressures of going to school, from homework and grades to cliques and relationships. However, it's doesn't help when you find out…

Japan is filled with rich history and honored tradition. It is also home to some of the most haunted places in the world. From the hauntings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to the frightful "suicide woods"…

Haunted establishments abound in the French Quarter of New Orleans. With a history rich in diverse cultures, religion and the paranormal, many of the original establishments in the French Quarter are…

Most people go on vacation to relax, but some prefer to be scared. For those who think a good night's sleep is the least important of a hotel's attributes, there are plenty of hotels across the U.S.…

California offers amateur ghost hunters and professional paranormal investigators alike a slew of hot spots to check out. Hollywood's history with actors and drama lends itself well to paranormal…

For ghost hunters and thrill seekers, Baltimore can be an interesting destination to seek out ghouls and spirits. The home of the final resting place of Edgar Allen Poe, the area provides plenty of…

Tennessee is famous for its green rolling hills, musical history and barbecue, but it has a rich paranormal history as well. Elizabethton, Tennessee, is a rare city whose civil war, slave holding and…

Ghosts often fascinate people, so it's no wonder that some flock to haunted locations. Haunted hotels and restaurants often attract just as many or more patrons than those that are not haunted. The…

Haunted hotels are spread throughout America. Some of these haunted hotels are more famous than others after being featured in movies or television shows. Each hotel has a unique history that often…

The Battle of Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle--one in which approximately 50,000 Americans lost their lives over the course of the three-day battle. The spirits of some of these men,…

The Palace Theater in the heart of Manhattan's Broadway theater district was once a mecca for vaudeville entertainers desperate to "play the Palace." The legendary ghosts of the Palace Theater, at…

If you are convinced that you might be sharing an apartment with a ghost or that a building is haunted, then paranormal photography might help you gain the evidence to prove it. With a simple camera…

Boasting a beautiful coastline and a rich history of Portuguese culture, Brazil, (or Brasil,) is a great place to visit for tourists and ghost hunters alike. Having had real emperors well into the…

With its recorded culture going back to 1000 B.C., Mexico is an old country whose history is as dramatic as its beauty. Whether it is the Mayan ruins that draw you, the tales of notorious Pancho…

Cape Cod is touted as being one of the most haunted locations in the United States. Four hundred years of conflict, love and discovery have filled this waters-edge location with the spirits of past,…

Hospitals are a place for healing and help, but they are also the last stop for people who suffer traumas or extended illnesses. All of that energy has to go somewhere and many hospitals claim that…

Waverly Hills Sanatorium is reputed to be one of the most haunted buildings in the United States. Located in Louisville Kentucky, the Waverly Sanatorium is available for historical or paranormal…

Haunted houses and other attractions are increasingly popular each Halloween. Plan to go earlier in October to avoid long lines or "jump fees," which allow you priority entrance despite lengthy wait…

The onset of sudden paranormal activity is often brought about by the traumatic death of someone tied to the house or the people in it. Remodeling projects can also reawaken spirits attached to a…

The Palmyra Atoll is an uninhabited island about 50 miles north of the equator and approximately one thousand miles south of Honolulu. Is it possible for such a scenic and peaceful island to be a hub…

Haunted spirits appear in many forms, such as simple ghosts, poltergeists and psychic energy to name a few. If you can sense them and they are causing you anxiety or fear, then you should remove them.…

The United States is rich with ghost stories and legends about haunted places. Many of the most interesting tales are of haunted hotels, where ghost hunters can stay in rooms that may still be…

The haunted Catacombs of Paris, France, are a massive collection of bones moved from cemeteries in Paris to the tunnels of underground stone queries. The bones were moved from the late part of the…

Old battlefields are full of tortured souls, who were undoubtedly killed violently and often before they were ready. Tour a haunted battlefield to get a sense of what war leaves behind and learn about…

A lot of people think of starting a rumor a completely negative thing that can hurt or harm another person. However a well placed rumor, or tinsy little fib can be the key to getting that promotion,…