14. Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Pawleys Island’s most famous ghost is the Gray Man. Before devastating storms occur, his apparition is seen on the beach, sometimes approaching people, warning them to flee. The Pelican Inn is said to be haunted by its former owner, a Confederate soldier. At All Saints Church, pay respects to Alice Flagg, whose ghost roams the town and marshes.
13. Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is one of the most haunted cities in America. The most spirited location is the Moon River Brewing Company, where people have spotted a “Lady in white,” and spirits have messed with the staff. The Marshall House is considered one of America’s most haunted hotels. The Graveface Museum is another less-popularized haunt. Spirits also haunt The Pirates’ House restaurant.
12. St. Augustine, Florida
In the 1870s, some girls drowned at the site of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and now haunt its grounds. Castle Warden, a former 1880s home, now houses the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, and is another spot of paranormal activity. A Saint Augustine ghost tour will take you to several other haunted locations in the city.
11. Portland, Oregon
Among the most notoriously haunted locations in the city are the Shanghai Tunnels. During the 1800s, underground tunnels were created to transport (often illegal) goods across the city. According to legend, people hanging out in bars were kidnapped and taken through the tunnels to waiting ships and never seen again. Some say the victims’ ghosts haunt the above-ground bars.
10. The Queen Mary, Long Beach, California
Perhaps the most haunted hotel in America. It sailed from the 1930s until the 1960s. It’s now permanently docked, welcoming daytime and overnight visitors. The hotel offers ghost tours recounting the many happenings that span from the engine and boiler rooms to the staterooms. More ghosts have been spotted at its swimming pool than any other on the ship.
