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TOP TEN MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN AMERICA » Top 10
most haunted places in America rated by the LoveToKnow editors. | | |
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Alcatraz
The island
prison was opened in 1934 and operated until 1963. During that time,
hundreds of the hardest core criminals around were imprisoned there.
Before that, confederate prisoners and other convicts were housed in the
darkest of conditions in the basement of guard house. Over the years,
many men perished at Alcatraz. Today, visitors
tour the island during the day. These visitors take the same path a
prisoner would have taken. There have been many reports of ghostly
happenings at the prison. Alcatraz is located in California. | |
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Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
Although many cemeteries are steeped in folklore about floating orbs and
ghosts, Bachelor's Grove is famous around the world for its paranormal
activity. Learn about the
history of Batchelor's Grove and why it was once spelled with a "T"
and now is spelled without. You'll also get reports on some of the
sightings of ghosts. To find about the latest paranormal research, such
as the Electronic Voice Phenomenon experiments being conducted, click on
the tab that says News. Bachelor's Grove is located near Chicago,
Illinois. | |
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Bell Witch Cave
Located in
Adams, Tennessee, Bell Witch Cave has an interesting history. The story
centers around the Bell family back in the early 1800s. They experienced
some supernatural forces in their home, which many neighbors witnessed.
The Bell Witch tormented the family and promised to return. Because of
the strange things that happen in the area, many of the people in town
think the Bell Witch never truly left. | |
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Bobby Mackey's Music World
Located just outside Cincinnati, in Wilder, Kentucky, Bobby Mackey's
Music World is also known as Hell's Gate. It is interesting because it
is a haunted honky-tonk. There are many reported cases of poltergeists
and demonic activity surrounding Hell's Gate. The story goes that the
basement of the honky-tonk was used by Satan worshippers in years past.
Activity has included objects moving, scratches and sightings. The night
club is now offering
haunted tours on Friday and Saturday nights of its highly active
basement area. | |
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Lemp Mansion
Lemp Mansion
is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The mansion dates back to the 1860s
and was built by the Lemp family, who owned a brewery in St. Louis. The
Lemp family dealt with many tragedies. There is a natural cavern under
the mansion and a tunnel to the brewery. The mansion offers paranormal
tours called the
Lemp Experience. Tours are as inexpensive as $25, or you can pay to
spend the entire night in the haunted mansion. | |
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Lincoln Theater in Decatur
Built in 1916, the Lincoln Theater is no longer in operation except for
special events, but that doesn't keep its ghosts from wandering. Those
who used to attend the theater when it was operating talk about skitters
down the spine while visiting the basement bathrooms or spending time on
the balcony. The theater sits on top of where a hotel burned down and
two men died. There have been reports since the 1930s that the theater
is haunted. While you're there, you may also want to visit the
Culver House. | |
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Myrtles Mansion
Located
in St. Francisville, Louisiana, the Myrtles Mansion is well known for
its paranormal activity. The
history of the mansion is long and varied. Built around 1796, making
it well over 200 years old. There has been a lot of reported incidents
in this house. People have said they've seen fingerprints appear on
mirrors, footsteps sounding down the staircase, and ghosts sighted. The
mansion offers daily tours as well as night tours on the weekends. | |
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The Whaley House
If you're in
San Diego, California, you'll want to visit The Whaley House. There have
been several ghosts reported at the home. The house served many roles in
the area, including a courthouse. Before the house was built, it is
rumored that people were hung on the location. The house is so famous
for its hauntings that California declared it a state landmark. The
house is open for
tours every day but Wednesday. However, hours vary by season, so be
sure to check the website for details. | |
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Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Louisville, Kentucky is home to the haunted Waverly Hills. This former
sanatorium and tuberculosis hospital operated from the 1920s to the
1960s. Many patients died during the TB epidemic. Even though the
hospital was shut down and renovated, people still continue to visit to
research paranormal activity there. In fact, today it is home to one of
the most interesting haunted houses in operation. Visitors can tour for
a short period of time or can stay overnight around Halloween. | |
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Winchester Mystery House
When
Sarah Winchester lost her husband and child, she used her money to
build an amazing house filled with intrigue. She later lost another
husband to tuberculosis. She was told by a medium that she was being
haunted by those who Winchester rifles had killed. The advisor suggested
she built a huge house to accommodate the spirits. Sarah Winchester
continued to add to the house as long as she lived. Many people report
seeing ghosts during their tours of the house near San Jose, California. | |
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