The 5 Most Haunted Places in the United States
10-27-2015
Author: Blog Editor in Outdoor Adventures 101
Who doesn't love a good ghost story? In my experience, though, ghost stories are all about the environment--the creepier it is, the more impactful the story. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of the most haunted places in the United States for you to mark on your map for your next MobileRVing journey:
Eastern State Penitentiary - Philadelphia, PA
Prisons, especially old ones, are always going to rank on “top haunted places” lists. Although you can visit it during the day for a historical tour to get ideas for your next campfire ghost story marathon, their “Terror Behind the Walls” haunted house-style night attraction will be sure to satisfy any craving that you have for a frightening experience. Although it’s not the most outdoorsy of locations, it’s just too good to not have on the list.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, NY
In no need of introduction, the town of Sleepy Hollow is a perfect stop to make on a haunted trip across the US. The Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Tours, particularly the night ones, are well-known for the terror that they induce. I mean, they’re lantern tours at night in one of the country’s most haunted locations. For their “Murder and Mayhem” tour they even have a disclaimer on the website that warns against bringing children. Enough said.
Mount Rainier National Park - Washington
Ah, here we go, a true natural location for a scare. Mount Rainier National Park has a long history of haunting, beginning with the Nisqually Tribe’s lore about Tahoma, the spirit of the mountain that would devour unsuspecting visitors into her “cave-like stomach.” A beautiful location in its own right, you can’t really go wrong visiting Mount Rainier National Park. Camping there overnight on a chill Halloween? That might be another story.
Norton Creek Trail - Great Smoky Mountains, NC
The Cherokee have a legend that they used to scare their children into staying close and not wandering off into the woods on the Norton Creek Trail. The legend tells of an elderly witch that would trick children into following her away from their village, hypnotize them, and use her long, sharp finger to cut out their livers. Oh, and that’s not all, there are also about 200 graveyards in the park and stories of murdered settlers. If you make the trek, make sure you spend the entire drive mustering your courage--you’ll need it if you plan on taking a night hike along the trail or spending the night at one of the campgrounds.
The Queen Mary - Long Beach, CA
Docked at Long Beach, CA, the RMS Queen Mary is an excellent location to visit by day if you want to learn about its historic status as a groundbreaking (oceanbreaking?) transatlantic vessel and as a World War II troopship. However, interestingly enough you can also stay aboard overnight and participate in their highly-acclaimed “Paranormal Investigations.” They seem pretty nifty because you get to use real paranormal activity meters. You know, as opposed to the fake ones. I only use sarcasm to hide my fear.
Eastern State Penitentiary - Philadelphia, PA
Prisons, especially old ones, are always going to rank on “top haunted places” lists. Although you can visit it during the day for a historical tour to get ideas for your next campfire ghost story marathon, their “Terror Behind the Walls” haunted house-style night attraction will be sure to satisfy any craving that you have for a frightening experience. Although it’s not the most outdoorsy of locations, it’s just too good to not have on the list.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, NY
In no need of introduction, the town of Sleepy Hollow is a perfect stop to make on a haunted trip across the US. The Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Tours, particularly the night ones, are well-known for the terror that they induce. I mean, they’re lantern tours at night in one of the country’s most haunted locations. For their “Murder and Mayhem” tour they even have a disclaimer on the website that warns against bringing children. Enough said.
Mount Rainier National Park - Washington
Ah, here we go, a true natural location for a scare. Mount Rainier National Park has a long history of haunting, beginning with the Nisqually Tribe’s lore about Tahoma, the spirit of the mountain that would devour unsuspecting visitors into her “cave-like stomach.” A beautiful location in its own right, you can’t really go wrong visiting Mount Rainier National Park. Camping there overnight on a chill Halloween? That might be another story.
Norton Creek Trail - Great Smoky Mountains, NC
The Cherokee have a legend that they used to scare their children into staying close and not wandering off into the woods on the Norton Creek Trail. The legend tells of an elderly witch that would trick children into following her away from their village, hypnotize them, and use her long, sharp finger to cut out their livers. Oh, and that’s not all, there are also about 200 graveyards in the park and stories of murdered settlers. If you make the trek, make sure you spend the entire drive mustering your courage--you’ll need it if you plan on taking a night hike along the trail or spending the night at one of the campgrounds.
The Queen Mary - Long Beach, CA
Docked at Long Beach, CA, the RMS Queen Mary is an excellent location to visit by day if you want to learn about its historic status as a groundbreaking (oceanbreaking?) transatlantic vessel and as a World War II troopship. However, interestingly enough you can also stay aboard overnight and participate in their highly-acclaimed “Paranormal Investigations.” They seem pretty nifty because you get to use real paranormal activity meters. You know, as opposed to the fake ones. I only use sarcasm to hide my fear.
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