4. Washington, D.C.
The United States’ capital city has a long, haunted history, and the White House itself is among the most haunted houses in America. There have been numerous sightings of President Lincoln’s ghost. Mary Lincoln heard Andrew Jackson’s ghost. D.C. ghost tours take visitors through several haunted locations, including the National Building Museum, the Congressional Cemetery, and official government buildings.
3. The Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina
The Biltmore Estate was built by the Vanderbilt family and completed in 1895. The home spans nearly 179,000 square feet. Many say some Vanderbilt family ancestors still haunt the rooms and halls of the sprawling mansion. Edith Vanderbilt’s ghost can be heard calling out for her husband, George, whose ghost is often spotted in his study.
2. Salem, Massachusetts
Ghost tours abound in Salem. The town is best known for its infamous witch trials, which lasted from 1692-1693, with more than 200 people accused, 30 found guilty, and 19 executed by hanging, 14 of them women. Another man died under torture, and five people died in disease-ridden jails. The most popular haunt is the Witch House.
1. New Orleans, Louisiana
There are dozens of reportedly haunted places around New Orleans. The city has a long history of occult and magic practices, including a religious magic tradition known as Louisiana Voodoo and its most famous practitioner, Marie Laveau. Haunted buildings abound, including churches, hospitals, homes, and the No. 1 paranormal spot — the St. Louis Cemetery. There are also vampire stories.
The 10 Most Haunted Forests in the World
Some forests offer more than just natural beauty — they come with legends, ghostly sightings, and a reputation for the unexplained.
From India’s Dow Hill, where woodcutters claim to see a headless boy, to New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, home of the terrifying Jersey Devil, these forests are truly unsettling. Join us as we take a dive into the 10 Most Haunted Forests in the World!
Aokigahara – Japan
Japan’s Aokigahara forest is hauntingly silent, with volcanic rock that absorbs sound and high iron levels that disrupt cell signals. This creates an atmosphere of eerie isolation. Its dark history dates back to the practice of ubasute, where families allegedly left elderly relatives there to die. Some locals believe their spirits, or yūrei, still haunt the forest.
In modern times, Aokigahara has gained an even darker reputation as a site associated with suicides, fueled by literature that has called it an ideal place to die.
