8 Must-Visit Haunted U.S. Cities

Considered one of the country’s most haunted cities, Savannah, Georgia’s, lengthy history means many sites with supernatural occurrences. From battles to diseases to slavery, this city has a sordid side. Haunted spots include Hamilton-Turner Inn, The Marshall House, Kehoe House and Madison Square. © Wesley Shedd | Dreamstime.com

There’s been so many stories of ghost sightings in Gettysburg, it’s perhaps more common to see something than not. The site of the bloodiest battle in the Civil War, Gettysburg is now located within Gettysburg National Park. Explore this vast park and learn more about this decisive battle. © Timothy Weikert | Dreamstime.com

In New Orleans, you can find the final resting place of New Orleans’ most famous voodoo priestess, Marie Laveau. Her tomb is located in St. Louis Cemetery, and Laveau’s 19th-century life consisted of fascinating tales of voodoo practices, selling of charms and pouches, and some alleged supernatural acts. © Karen Foley | Dreamstime.com

Guests have reported countless sightings of ghosts and apparitions at The Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Called the most haunted hotel in Texas, it dates back to the mid-19th century. Surviving a horrible fire and hosting various famous guests throughout its history, The Menger Hotel is a must-visit for lovers of haunted places. © Dietmar Rauscher | Dreamstime.com

The oldest city in the country is sure to come with some otherworldly occurrences. St. Augustine, Florida, has more than one haunted place, from its Old Jail to the lighthouse and Maritime Museum to the Castillo de San Marcos. You can also find various tour groups running ghost tours to visit all of the most haunted spots in the Spanish city. © Naughtynut | Dreamstime.com

The rich history of Charleston comes with its fair share of supernatural sightings. Places like Battery Carriage House, Blind Tiger Pub and Old Charleston Jail have lengthy reports of ghostly encounters, even dog ghosts, the case at Poogan’s Porch restaurant. © Fotoluminate | Dreamstime.com

More than one notorious incident has occurred at Chicago’s Clark Street Bridge. The SS Eastland Disaster saw nearly 850 passengers die when the ship rolled over on its side while tied to a dock in 1915. To this day, people claim to see faces of the ill-fated passengers in the water. Clark Street Bridge is also said to have been a dumping ground for gangsters. © Juliscalzi | Dreamstime.com

The prison of Al Capone, George “Machine Gun” Kelly and other notorious criminals, Alcatraz prison is as haunted as it gets. Particular spots in the prison, like Cell 14D; Cell Blocks A, B and C; and the showers see frequent ghost activity. © Maciej Bledowski | Dreamstime.com