How to Go Ghost Hunting in Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland, is an old city, and one which has seen many wars, crimes and family tragedies. Is it so surprising that some of these happenings might have left a ghostly footprint? Open your mind to the supernatural and check out some of Baltimore's most haunted sites.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Head down to the Inner Harbor. After you enjoy the shopping, dining, and entertainment, take a look at the U.S.S. Constitution. Many visitors have reported hearing strange sounds on this Civil War-era ship, and there was once a photo published in the "Baltimore Sun" that seemed to show a ghostly figure standing on the deck.
2. Check out Fort McHenry. This fort is famous for being the one where the
   Star-Spangled Banner still waved when Francis Scott Key, on a ship out in Baltimore Harbor, was inspired to write the song that became our national anthem. It is also known for being one of Baltimore's most haunted spots, and park rangers working there constantly report hearing strange footsteps and having windows open and shut and lights go on and off unexpectedly.
3. Visit (if you dare!) Green Mount Cemetery, home to all manner of unexplained phenomena. Infamous residents (who may or may not be responsible for any of the ghostly activity) include former CIA chief Allen Dulles and Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth.
4. Stroll through Fells Point. This area's namesakes, the brothers William and Edward Fell, have been known to return to visit the area frequently, even though they both died back in the 1700s.
5. Wind up your evening with a drink at Fells Point's Whistling Oyster. This tavern has a resident ghost who runs up and down a flight of stairs that is no longer there.

Tips & Warnings

• You may have trouble finding John Wilkes Booth's grave should you go looking for it, as he is buried in an unmarked plot in Green Mount Cemetery.