Haunted Places in North America
Historic prisons, colonial hauntings, and frontier ghost towns tell the story of a continent built on tragedy and triumph.
Supernatural Folklore
North American ghost stories blend Native American spiritual beliefs with European immigrant folklore and African traditions brought by enslaved peoples. From Salem witch trials to Civil War battlefields, the continent's violent history manifests in countless documented hauntings.
Climate & Activity
Varied climates from arctic to tropical
Best Time to Visit
September-October during fall seasons
Scariest haunted places
Extremely Active Myrtles Plantation
Known as one of America's most haunted homes, this antebellum plantation house is home to at least 12 documented spirits.
Extreme Activity Danvers State Hospital
The abandoned remains of America's most notorious psychiatric hospital, where experimental treatments and patient suffering left an indelible paranormal imprint.
High Activity Eastern State Penitentiary
Crumbling prison where the tormented souls of former inmates still walk the cellblocks.
Moderate Activity Old Montreal Church
A centuries-old parish where candlelight vigils sometimes draw uninvited, silent company.