Here is my list (so far) of haunted destinations I would love to go visit.

The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado

This large Georgian architecture beauty has been wowing guests with it’s luxury rooms and world renowned whiskey bar since 1909. Not to mention it has a backdrop to die for… The Stanley Hotel has had it’s fair share of ghost sightings, cold chills and mysterious piano noises but of course it got it’s “haunted” fame from being the set for the “Overlook Hotel” in Stephen King’s The Shinning.

Witch House, Salem, Massachusetts

Jonathan Corwin’s Estate, aka The Witch House was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin (1640–1718) and is the only structure you can visit in Salem with direct ties to the Salem witch trials of 1692. Corwin was the one to investigate the claims of witchcraft, which resulted in sending 19 people to death. Many people believe this place is cursed.

Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River, Massachusetts

What was once the scene of two gruesome ax murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in 1892; is now a museum/bed and breakfast. You can sit in the infamous couch Andrew was found laid out and with his skull crushed in on; and you can sleep in the bedroom Abby was found murdered in. If you don’t know this true story- Lizzie was charged with the murder of her parents but charges were dropped due to lack of evidence and no one was ever convicted of the crime. According to guests and employees, this house is still full of paranormal activity.

St. Augustine Lighthouse, St. Augustine, Florida

Not only is this lighthouse beautiful, it is also St. Augustine’s oldest brick structure. The lens inside the tower is the original lens installed during the 1870s. But rich history aside, this place has been rumored to be haunted as well. Multiple tragic events have happened in or around the lighthouse. There is a story that tells of the lighthouse keeper who fell to his death while painting the lighthouse tower. Also three children were playing around the lighthouse and got to close to the cliffs edge. They fell into the ocean and drowned. Many visitors have had sightings of the Lighthouse Keeper walking the grounds and checking on his lighthouse. Visitors also have heard the laughter of children playing when no one is around.

The LaLaurie Mansion, New Orleans, Louisiana

The LaLaurie Mansion is named after its owner, Madame Delphine LaLaurie; but it’s not believed to be haunted by her. More so haunted by all her victims. Rumors have it she went crazy and started torturing her slaves after her 3rd husband left her. The first incident that raised concern was in 1833 when a female slave “fell” from the top window to her death. A year later a fire broke out in the mansion causing police to come inside the mansion, finding many mutilated bodies of slaves in the attic. LaLaurie would torture her slaves in grotesque ways like drilling holes in their hands and head, breaking their bones and pulling out their intestines. Once the public heard about these horrible acts, they rushed the mansion for justice only to find LaLaurie had already vanished. She was never seen again but rumor has it she died in France years later. Visitors today say they can feel a very eerie feeling when being in the mansion; almost a “get out!” kind of feeling. Many have seen Victorian dressed figures and hear screams of pain coming from the attic.

Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham, Alabama

In the 19th Century, the Sloss Furnaces melted hot iron into steel. With steel being in high demand and not many (if any) labor laws in place, the Sloss Furnaces were always working. Which meant, employees were always working. Even in heat conditions often reaching over 100 degrees inside the furnaces the men were forced to work by their boss – James “Slag” Wormwood. A total of 47 employees died under the supervision of Wormwood. Wormwood himself lost his life to the furnaces when he slipped and fell into the iron ore, causing his body to melt. Sloss Furnaces were abandoned for years but have now became a historic landmark you can tour through. Many believe the 48 lost lives still roam the grounds to this day.

Villisca Ax Murder House, Villisca, Iowa

In 1912, six members of the Moore family and two house guests were brutally killed by an ax murderer. Sadly the murderer was never identified. Guest can now take a daytime tour and learn the history of it’s morbid past; but if you want the full experience, you can stay the night as well for a ghost hunt. The restless spirits of the ax murders still roam the halls, rooms and grounds of this house.

Queen Anne Hotel, San Francisco, California

Ghost get a bad rep, not all ghost are mean spirited and out to harm you. Some ghost are happy haunters which seems to be the case at the Queen Anne Hotel. In 1890, this building was used as a schoolhouse for girls and the nurturing headmistress was Miss Mary Lake. Her spirit is still present inside the hotel to this day. She has been know to take care of guest more than scare them; especially the ones who stay in her former office, Room 410. Hotel guests have reported unpacked clothes when they awoke in the morning and had woken up neatly tucked into their blankets like someone put them to bed.

I’m gonna end this list of haunted destinations on a friendly ghost hahaha.

…But now that I think about it, she might be the most terrifying. She is actually touching (w/ghost fingers) you and your items.

Idk. Let me know which one is the most scary. And definitely let me know if you have ever been to any of these!

Also, if I missed a place you think should be on the next list of haunted destinations. Let me know in the comments.

Thanks for reading Haunters!

Stay Scary,

-Jeremy