Haunted Places in the USA

Every state has haunted sites. Some are more haunted than others. Here are the states – and sites – I’ve explored in depth. (This page is being updated with images, but all of the links are current.)

Haunted Louisiana

Louisana may have more eerie haunts – many of them unexplored – than any other American state. These are just three articles among many. For more like these, use this site’s Search form, or scroll to the foot of this page.

Houmas House ghosts and the Bachelor TV show

Houmas House Ghosts (and The Bachelor TV Show)

In 2016, an episode of the American TV series, The Bachelor, was filmed at haunted Houmas House in Louisiana. Many people have written to me, asking if Houmas House is really “one of Louisiana’s most haunted houses.” The answer is: Yes, Houmas House is very haunted… more than most Louisiana “haunted” houses, and perhaps more … Continue reading "Houmas House Ghosts (and The Bachelor TV Show)"

Brennan's - Weird photo showing a circular area of light over the restaurant.

Brennan’s Restaurant in New Orleans – Ghostly Ecto?

When there’s a normal explanation for a photo, I want to find it. Sometimes, I can’t discover a good explanation—not one that works for the setting and the circumstances, that is. That’s the case with this photo at Brennan’s Restaurant on Royal Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter. The ecto-like form wasn’t visible to the … Continue reading "Brennan’s Restaurant in New Orleans – Ghostly Ecto?"

An eerie photo of the Myrtles Plantation, and the title "Myrtles Plantation - Tips for Photographing Ghost Orbs"

Myrtles Plantation – Tips for Capturing Ghost Orbs

Ghost orb pictures are among the most popular evidence of hauntings. They’re also one of the easiest subjects for beginning ghost photographers. Some people seem to attract ghost orbs more than others. We’ve known ghost hunters who never see orbs in their photos, but they get great EVP… and vice versa. Those of us who … Continue reading "Myrtles Plantation – Tips for Capturing Ghost Orbs"

Haunted Maine

Maine is among my favorite states, with or without ghosts. However, almost as soon as you enter Maine from either New Hampshire or New Brunswick, you’ll find fascinating haunts. For more like these, use this site’s Search form, or scroll to the foot of this page.

Portland, Maine – Bailey Cemetery’s Ghosts

Bailey Cemetery in Portland, Maine, has all the ingredients of a good, haunted cemetery. It has a Colonial history, unmarked graves, and some neglected plots. The location is great for Portland ghost enthusiasts who prefer sites that can be reached on foot or via Metro, local public transportation.) Unfortunately, the cemetery’s location also makes it … Continue reading "Portland, Maine – Bailey Cemetery’s Ghosts"

Ghosts of Bar Harbor Maine

Bar Harbor, Maine – Ghosts

Bar Harbor* is one of America’s favorite vacation spots. It also has a rich history, between its magnificent coastline and the colorful people who have chosen Mount Desert Island for their summer homes. However, many of Acadia’s residents close ranks rather than expose their many “visitors from the past” to the public. They would like … Continue reading "Bar Harbor, Maine – Ghosts"

York, Maine – Haunted ‘Old Burying Yard’

The “Witch’s Grave” of Mary Nasson is not the only reason why the Old Burying Yard of York, Maine, may be haunted. The Old Burying Yard was actually York’s second cemetery, and its graves cover the years 1705 through the 1850s. However, it is rumored that victims of the Candlemas Day Massacre are buried in … Continue reading "York, Maine – Haunted ‘Old Burying Yard’"

Haunted Massachusetts

Massachusetts is my home state, and it’s where you’ll find some of the richest, most iconic haunts anywhere in the U.S. For more like these, use this site’s Search form, or scroll to the foot of this page.

Witch Hill – aka Whipple Hill

Witch Hill in Danvers is an important part of the Salem Witch Trials. It’s where “spectral evidence” was observed in 1692, and used as evidence against people accused of witchcraft in Salem. The correct name for the site is Whipple Hill, and it’s a hauntingly wild and lovely location for hiking. Marked trails lead you … Continue reading "Witch Hill – aka Whipple Hill"

Ghosts of Haverhill, MA – And a Map to Find Them

Haverhill is haunted. In fact, it may be one of New England’s most overlooked – and reliable – haunted communities. That makes it a great location for ghost hunting.  But, many of the best locations are off-limits at night, or require a fee to explore. Don’t let that deter you. Haverhill’s ghosts can be worth … Continue reading "Ghosts of Haverhill, MA – And a Map to Find Them"

Salem, MA – Ghosts Along the Judges Line

Patterns emerge when I study profoundly haunted (or “active”) areas. They help me identify overlooked ghosts and paranormal phenomena. In my book, The Ghosts of Austin, Texas, I described two major paranormal patterns connecting almost all hauntings in downtown Austin. With that information, ghost hunters can find dozens of unreported and overlooked Austin hauntings to … Continue reading "Salem, MA – Ghosts Along the Judges Line"

Haunted New Hampshire

New Hampshire may be called the Granite State, but from the seacoast to its mountains, New Hampshire’s ghost stories are among the most intriguing in America. For more like these, use this site’s Search form, or scroll to the foot of this page.

Ghost Hunting in Tilton

Book Review: Ghost Hunting in Tilton, NH

This isn’t my book, but it includes  a few of my Tilton stories. Other regional ghost hunters, including Lesley Marden and journalist Jim Fitzgerald, also contributed their stories to Rue’s book. Ghost Hunting in Tilton, NH, by Rue Taylor Cote. From the Amazon description: Is Tilton the most haunted town in New Hampshire? Tilton’s ghosts … Continue reading "Book Review: Ghost Hunting in Tilton, NH"

She Was Locked in the Attic – Ghost Hunting in Laconia, NH

Over a hundred years ago, a woman was locked in the attic of a haunted Laconia (NH) home. She spent years up there, perhaps clawing at the walls and door. She may have died up there, and pieces of her body may still be in the home’s backyard. These pictures are from a house near … Continue reading "She Was Locked in the Attic – Ghost Hunting in Laconia, NH"

Portsmouth, NH – Real ghosts, private home – pt 2

[Part two of a true story that began at Portsmouth, NH – real ghosts, private home] After this, I kept hearing louder footsteps on the stairs to the second floor and upstairs, usually at dusk and for about thirty seconds at a time. I ignored them. Old houses make funny noises, I reminded myself. It’s … Continue reading "Portsmouth, NH – Real ghosts, private home – pt 2"

Haunted Texas

While I’m not sure everything is bigger in Texas, that state certainly has some of the most colorful ghost stories and quirkiest histories. For more like these, use this site’s Search form, or scroll to the foot of this page.

Ghosts in Texas Hill Country

Eerie, Haunted Places in Texas Hill Country

If you like “wild west” ghosts, here are the places to investigate in Texas Hill Country. It’s the home of many people who love wide-open spaces, rolling hills, and the dry climate. It’s a gorgeous place to visit or to put down roots. It’s also very haunted. The following  three sites are from an article, … Continue reading "Eerie, Haunted Places in Texas Hill Country"

Columbus, TX – Ghost Orbs

Columbus City Cemetery in Columbus, Texas, is a wonderful, photogenic cemetery about an hour and a half west of Houston, where I-10 meets Highway 71. It’s across from the second largest oak tree in Texas. Columbus is well worth the drive, especially early in November when they celebrate “Live Oaks and Dead Folks,” in the … Continue reading "Columbus, TX – Ghost Orbs"

Columbus, TX – Daytime Ghost Orbs

Columbus City Cemetery, in Columbus, Texas, is one of the most photogenic cemeteries in southeast Texas, and it may be one of its most delightfully haunted. In the daytime photo above, an orb appears near the angel monument. The skies were heavily overcast, so this wasn’t a lens flare; the sun wasn’t visible, and no … Continue reading "Columbus, TX – Daytime Ghost Orbs"

Other U.S. States

Though I haven’t had as much time in the 30+ United States I’ve visited, each one has had remarkable haunts. Here are a few of note. (For more like these, use the Search form, or see the list lower on this page.)

Winchester Mystery House – Another Room?

The headline says “New room found at San Jose’s Winchester Mystery House,” and the article explains, “The home’s preservation team recently opened the new room, which is an attic space that has been boarded up since Sarah Winchester died in 1922.” But, as another article – Winchester Mystery House Pries Open Creepy Attic Room Boarded … Continue reading "Winchester Mystery House – Another Room?"

Scary haunted places in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s Scariest, Must-See Haunted Places

Few states have as much ghostly history as Pennsylvania. But where should a visiting ghost hunter begin? Here are some tips. Since I’m writing this on the fourth of July, I’ll start with Philadelphia (PA), where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Philadelphia’s Ghosts (The original video with this article was made private by its … Continue reading "Pennsylvania’s Scariest, Must-See Haunted Places"

More ghosts inside Winchester Mystery House?

Haunted Winchester House – Even More Ghosts Inside?

Is California’s Winchester House the most haunted house in America? Does the Winchester Mystery House hold untold secrets? Do more terrifying spirits – not just ghosts – lurk in locked rooms and unexplored corners? Something scared Sarah Winchester, badly. She was trying to outrun something.  The Winchester Mystery House was the focus of a stylish … Continue reading "Haunted Winchester House – Even More Ghosts Inside?"

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