Haunted places around the world, some famous, not not so well-known - but all fascinating.
Your True Tales of Haunted Bathroom
Your True Tales of The Grandma Ghost
Your True Tales of The Grinning Boy
Your True Tales of The Crying Ghost of 9F
Your True Tales of Haunted Florida Duplex
Something in the Basement - Your True Tales - October 2009
Ghosts and Poltergeists - October 2009
Haunted Ghost Hunter - Your True Tales - October 2009
Ghost Marchers - Your True Tales - October 2009
The Haunting of America: From the Salem Witch Trials to Harry Houdini
Haunted Pub - Your True Tales - September 2009
Ghost in the Cellar - Your True Tales - September 2009
Haunted Public School - Your True Tales - September 2009
Office Manager's Ghost - Your True Tales - September 2009
The Haunted Corner - Your True Tales - August 2009
Spectral lights, fleeting apparitions and phantom footsteps suggest that the dedicated residents of these historic lighthouses are there to stay
San Antonio Haunted Railroad Tracks
Demon of Witch Hill - Your True Tales - July 2009
Gettysburg Ghosts - Your True Tales - July 2009
Phantom on the Appalachian Trail - Your True Tales - July 2009
Ghost of Little Big Horn - Your True Tales - June 2009
Enemy Swim Lake - Your True Tales - May 2009
Haunted Cemetery - Your True Tales - May 2009
Lady of the Evening - Your True Tales - May 2009
Haunted Switch - Your True Tales - May 2009
Strange Happenings - Your True Tales - May 2009
Astonishing and terrifying experiences at one of America’s most haunted locations.
The Mannequin's Touch - Your True Tales - April 2009
Haunted Trailer - Your True Tales - March 2009
A family's quest for a peaceful camping trip is disturbed by ghosts from the past.
A peculiar gravestone bearing a skull in a Concord, Massachusetts cemetery seems to exert unnatural forces on a girl and her friends.
An interview with author Jeff Belanger on the spirits of world battles.
A review of Our Haunted Lives: True Life Ghost Encounters
A review of The Haunted South, investigating the paranormal with Alabama Para Spiritual Research
A review of Encyclopedia of Haunted Places, compiled and edited by Jeff Belanger
Yes, my section of About.com is dedicated to ghosts, hauntings and other forms of paranormal phenomena, but many other About.com Guides write about ghostly goings-on in their respective topics. Here are some of them.
With a history of blood, occult practices and possession, it's no wonder that this building is seriously haunted by terrifying spirits
One of the largest ghost hunts ever conducted results in dozens of strange experiences, unexplained photos... and perhaps more questions than answers.
The story behind this legendary haunted spot may not be true, but there are still many unexplained events surrounding this eerie intersection. See our exclusive photos of the railroad crossing ghost.
Sin City's ghosts and haunted places
True stories from readers.
Author David Dominé talks about the ghosts of Old Louisville.
Investigation at Rolling Hills
The Winchester House began with a curse, was built under the guidance of "spirits" and has the creepiest architecture of any American home. What's more - it might be haunted.
This peaceful, scenic city - site of the Winter Olympics - is also a hotbed of paranormal activity: ghosts, monsters, crop circles and UFOs.
Take a tour of some of the scariest, true paranormal and unexplained events in recent history.
A strange gravestone in a Salt Lake City cemetery is the focus of a curious mystery. What does the eerie epitaph mean? Who requested it… and why?
A tour of some of the creepiest, most ghost-infested places on the planet
New England is a spooky place. Discover the region's paranormal personalities, including the spirit who dances nude or the phantom Robert Redford look-alike in this list of haunted inns.
In 1976, a strange force invaded one family’s home. When fortean phenomena strike, the authorities are neither particularly helpful nor particularly scientific in their approach.
Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson of TAPS and "Ghost Hunters" name their candidates for the five creepiest places in the U.S.
The real story behind the best-selling book and movie. The truth is just as scary as the hype.
The town of Atchison has been proclaimed to be the most haunted town in Kansas, boasting such well-known haunted locations as Sallie's House, Benedictine College, and more.
Australia is a very haunted continent! Important cases from New South Wales are the Old Government House in Parramatta, the Quarantine Station in North Head, and the Rookwood Cemetery. Good info and photos here.
In these pages you'll find everything from historic houses and well-known landmarks to lonely stretches of road and disused jails in Australia.
Is this the most haunted cemetery in the U.S.? In the Ghost Research section of this site, you'll read about the paranormal events that have been witnessed there. Included are some interesting photos and video.
This island on the Hudson River in New York has been the subject of legend and wild rumors since earliest times. Some Indian tribes believed it haunted and refused to set foot on it.
Planning a stay overnight in a haunted hotel or haunted motel or B&B? Here is what the experts think you should know.
A country village in sleepy West Sussex isn’t the kind of place you’d expect to find UFOs, dog abductions, mysterious deaths and a full-blown Satanic cult… but Clapham Wood is a big surprise.
Here's a good list of haunted places around the U.S., with photos, backgrounds and some of the haunting activities reported there.
The City of Derby, says this site, is the "Ghost Capital of England." The site brings together all the information available on the city's spookiest places, where ghostly presences are felt and where things actually do go "bump in the night."
Provides a tour of Ireland, a beautiful country filled with folklore and mystery including banshees, leprechauns, fairies, singing ghosts, haunted lakes, and the
dobhar-chu.
A spooky tour, with photos and video, of the haunted castles of Scotland and their ghosts, including Huntingtower Castle, Braemar Castle, Borthwick Castle, Cortachy Castle, Culzean Castle, and more.
A ghost is said to haunt the Gold Brook Bridge in Stowe, Vermont. She is known to slash victims, and many refuse to cross after dark.
Takes a good look at some of the most well known haunted places, including The Queen Mary, Fyvie Castle, Tower of London, Raynham Hall, The Whaley House, and more.
The most famous outlaw in American history, Jesse James, was born on the farm northeast of Kearney, Mo. Ghost hunters, psychics and tour guides have reported experiencing something otherworldly there.
It's cold in Hannibal's Mark Twain Cave. Fifty-two degrees all year round. The cave has been home to town meetings, weddings and the ghost of a teenage girl.
In 1998, Belgrave Hall, Leicestershire hit the headlines after an alleged ghost was photographed by a security camera. Here are the hauntings that have come to light since.
Built in 1913, it is Juneau's oldest continuously operating hotel - and just might have more than its share of ghosts.
For years, passengers and crew members alike have reported numerous eerie sightings. This site takes you deep below decks for a haunting, interactive encounter with the supernatural.
Ghosts, or ghost beliefs, are more cosmopolitan than many would believe. Features ghosts of England, Scotland, US, Japan and China.
Spectres of World War II and the German Democratic Republic still haunt this once divided city.
Tales of the spirits on the Delta Queen riverboat, especially Mary Becker Greene who witnesses have seen and heard many times.
Battlefield ghosts of the Civil War, including strange screams, dark figures and headless phantoms, ghost campfires and marching dead Confederate ghost soldiers.
Victoria is British Columbia's most haunted place and a "spirited" visit is possible any time of the year. Here are brief descriptions of some of the ghosts that have been reported there.
This ghost cam attempts to observe the ghost of a young woman who walks in an old Belfast linen mill. The web cam broadcasts live from two rooms of the mill.
More like inland seas than lakes, the Great Lakes of North America are among the most treacherous bodies of water in the world. At least 10 modern ghost ships are occasionally sighted plying the lakes.
Discover where the monsters and ghosts of Arkansas haunt. You'll find haunted places in Arkansas, featuring ghost towns, spooky legends, ghost tours, legendary monsters and mysterious lights.
Long-time ghost investigator Dale Kaczmarek provides details on many old U.S. battlefields where hauntings and ghostly activity have been reported over the years.
About.com Guide to Cleveland, OH takes a look at 10 of the most haunted places in that city.
X-Project has just a few haunted colleges in its list.
Presents many of the reportedly haunted houses, buildings and sites around the Hamilton, Ontario area.
Renowned psychics all agree that the 189-year-old Farnsworth House Inn bed and breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is definitely haunted.
Gastonia, North Carolina has several unique aspects, some of which the locals brag about and others they try to hide. But not many people know that in their midst sits a group of old buildings full of ghosts.
Check into a haunted hotel where some of the guests are permanent residents. From About.com Hotels/Resorts/Inns Guide Charlyn Keating Chisholm.
Joy Hanson and her husband Chuck knew the historic inn had at least one ghost. What was surprising was how many ghostly guests remained in the hotel, and how active they were.
Haunted hotels and haunted inns in the United States listed by place (plus a few in other parts of the world).
If testimonials in countless books and articles are to be believed, spending the night in a quaint old hotel might provide an encounter with an extra, ethereal visitor.
Skeptical Inquirer reports, skeptically.
Like other public buildings that have seen long years of human activity, some libraries are allegedly haunted by the ghosts of former staff, patrons, or other residents. First in a series.
Missouri has no shortage of ghosts and hauntings. Found on this site are strange and unexplained photos, ghost stories and weird experiences, and more.
Is it the actual building location that is haunted? Or the many treasured items and attractions that are really possessed by ghosts and spirits?
If you're looking for a haunted house or other building, here is a state-by-state listing of hundreds of them across the U.S., Canada the U.K. and more.
Take a tour of the 1883 R&R Station in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, which is reputed to have several ghosts on several of its many levels. Oh, and they're making a film about it.
Here's a cool, interactive tour of a haunted hotel, complete with video, interviews with experiencers, and more. Nicely done.
More information on this haunted site, including the story and some recent photos.
The Toys R Us in Sunnyvale, Calif. has become somewhat famous for its very mysterious and frightening goings-on.
This is a guide to various haunted locations in various states around the country. The author provides a synopsis of the haunted happenings in each location.
The story of the U.S. Hotel in Hollidaysburg, Penn. Built in 1835, various ghosts have been sighted.
In 1984, Rita Gallagher, a popular romance novelist, moved into an old Victorian mansion in Navasota, Texas. What she didn't know was that it was haunted.
Hickory Hill, near Equality, has seen more than its share of heartbreak and hauntings over the years.
An overnight stay in one of the world's haunted hotels, mansions and B&Bs can make for an unforgettable experience. About.com Hotels/Resorts/Inns Guide Gary L. Chisholm Jr. reports.
The story of an abandoned domicile that kept a man under its "spell." Includes eerie photos and testimony about flying objects, ghostly whispering and other strange goings-on.
The tale of Primrose Road is a strange and intriguing one. One of the strangest parts of the legend states that if you drive down Primrose Road at less than twenty miles an hour, your tires will be slashed....
Ghostly tales of such Irish castles as Dunluce Castle, Blarney Castle, Leap Castle, Seaforth House, Tintern Abbey, King John's Castle and Skyrne Castle - and lots more.
The Japanese believe that all humans have a spirit or soul called a reikon. Many Japanese ghosts are connected with battlefields and military bases. Here are some to chillingly consider.
Every respectable theatre has a venerable ghost, and the National Theatre in Washington, DC is no exception. Actor John McCullough, a popular American thespian of the 1800s, is said to roam the premises of the theatre in the dark of night.
This house is certainly haunted, says this article, but not for any of the reasons that we have been told. Here's the real story behind its ghosts and hauntings.
An updated list of libraries with ghosts, or at least ones that patrons, staff, or local folklorists have associated with paranormal happenings -- from Ohio to Oklahoma.
A list of dozens of libraries in the Northeast, from Maine to Maryland, that are said to be haunted by a variety of ghosts, spectres, and poltergeists.
The riverboat Delta Queen is said to be haunted. Here are some true anecdotes of encounters with those spirits.
This article covers the history and hauntings of one of the most puzzling murder cases in American history. With great photos.
Click on the map of Texas and find the nearest haunted location. Not much of a description of each is given, however.
People commonly associate ghosts with old houses, castles, pubs and churches, but there are numerous ghost sightings at military bases.
When it comes to the number and regularity of ghost sightings and unexplained events, these real haunted sites can't be beat.
Hawaii is well known for being the ideal tourist spot, but here is a sampling of locales on Oahu that are frequented by paranormal activity and have been favorite places for the thrill seeker and the adventurer.
Located in Tombstone, Arizona, the theatre is the site of weird goings-on and poltergeist events. They could be ghosts from the old wild West.
For 20 years the home of Charles Wright Congelier was haunted by the unexplained sobbing and screaming of a woman. About.com Guide to Pittsburgh, Kimberly Powell, reports.
This site is compiling a list of haunted locations, legends and paranormal phenomena throughout Australia. There are already some good articles about haunted places on the site as well as a photo gallery.
This site profiles several interesting locations around the UK, including castles, manors and mansions, inns, halls and hotels, highways, bridges, graveyards and more.
Looking for a haunted house or other strange place? Here's a state-by-state listing of what's weird where.
A report of some strange activity at a home in Humpty Doo, Australia, where things are seen flying about - including unexplained bullets!
Is the site where the World Trade Center towers once stood cursed? At least one psychic believes it is cursed by the great human suffering that took place there long ago.
This site provides a state-by-state listing of houses and buildings that are reputed to be haunted. They also seek ones they've missed.
This website is all about one of the most notoriously haunted houses in the U.S. Located in Atchison, Kansas, this house experienced poltergeist activity, apparitions and much more.
Paranormal investigator Loyd Auerbach reports on the many apparitions, ghostly voices and other phenomena said to take place on this aircraft carrier. (Microsoft Word file.)
A look into the Neapolitan caves, where a cult of old women "adopt" human skulls and commune with the dead.
There's no shortage of haunted hotels — places where you can get a room with a boo! This selection will give you an experience that goes beyond — perhaps, way beyond — the mints on the pillow.
Good article about hauntings at Eastern State Penitentiary, where Al Capone, among many others, was imprisoned.
Homepage for the famous landmark that is reputed to have several ghosts because of the many people who have died on the premises.
An overnight stay in one of the world's haunted hotels, mansions and B&Bs can make for an unforgettable experience. There are plenty to choose from, haunted by all manner of restless ghosts from young children to crotchety old men.
Elizabeth Arneson, About.com's Guide to Bed & Breakfasts finds 13 B&Bs around the country where strange things take place. Here are the spooky ghost stories from the innkeepers.
If you don't mind sharing your hotel room with a permanent, ghostly guest, a stay in a haunted hotel in New Orleans could be your most memorable vacation experience yet.
Beware of bumps in the night and ghostly apparitions at these notoriously spooky hotels.
Even if you are brave enough to stay overnight in a haunted hotel, there are no guarantees you'll see a ghost. Of course, if you pick one of the most haunted hotels in America, your odds may go up as well.
A haunting has been taking place in Waterford, Ireland for over 20 years - poltergeist activity, unexplained sounds, even conversations and attacks!
Located in Old San Diego, this is considered one of the most haunted houses in the U.S. History and recent ghost photos are included.
Very good article providing a tour and history of this haunted house where things move by themselves, ghosts are seen, footsteps are heard and choking sensations are felt.
The White House has a reputation for being one of the most haunted homes in America. Here are many anecdotes of ghost appearances, séances, and other strange goings-on in the President's home.
Weird happens. But does weird happen on a regular basis in specific areas? Are certain landscapes naturally magical, sacred or sinister? Do portals to other realities truly exist?
