The Creepiest Towns & Legends in the United States

There are many places throughout America that have creepy stories and legends, but here are 5 destinations that stand out from the rest with their frightening tales and attractions.

The Creepiest Towns & Legends In the United States

There are many places throughout America that have creepy stories and legends, but here are 5 destinations that stand out from the rest with their frightening tales and attractions.

Savannah, Georgia

As one of the oldest cities in the South, Savannah is considered to be one of the most haunted cities in the United States. Many historic homes and cemeteries have a creepy history of ghost sightings.

  • The Olde Pink House

    Built in the late 1700s, patrons of The Olde Pink House swear they have seen the ghost of the original owner walking through the dining room, straightening chairs and place settings. If you pay a visit to the ladies’ room, keep an eye on the lock: local legend has it that the ghosts of his children might lock you inside.

  • The Sorrel-Weed House

    The Sorrel-Weed House is widely considered to be one of the most haunted homes in America and has been featured on various paranormal activity television shows.

New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans is perhaps America's most haunted city, so it's no surprise that ghost stories and hauntings are abound in Louisiana's most popular destination.

  • LaLaurie Mansion - Haunted LaLaurie House

    Rumored to be one of the most haunted houses in New Orleans, the LaLaurie Mansion is known for the brutal torture of slaves at the hands of Delphine LaLaurie.

  • Marie Laveau's Home

    Marie Laveau, known as The Voodoo Queen, has supposedly been spotted at numerous locations around New Orleans. Her home, now used as a vacation rental, has unexplained reports of chanting and drumming emanating from the living room.

  • St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

    While New Orleans boasts many beautiful cemeteries, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is often regarded as the most haunted. Marie Laveau and Delphine LaLaurie are known to be walking the cemetery grounds, as videos in this article claim.

Hudson Valley, New York

Home to the famous "Legend of Sleepy Hollow", the Hudson Valley has become known for many haunted tales and attractions.

  • Horseman's Hollow

    Taking the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to its darkest extremes, Horseman’s Hollow transforms Philipsburg Manor into a terrifying landscape ruled by the undead, the evil, and the insane. This video gives you a peek into the terror!

  • Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

    Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is the final resting place of numerous famous figures and said to be filled with spirits. You can also find the famous Headless Horseman Bridge here, which eerily sounds like the legend's horse chasing you across the bridge.

  • The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

    While Sleepy Hollow is famously known for the tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, there is a much more family-friendly attraction that the Hudson Valley has to offer. The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is a display that features over 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins in a breathtaking walk-through experience.

  • Be led on a spooky performance at Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities

    Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities is an eerie tour of the Lyndhurst Mansion, guided by the gothic castle's long-dead family members.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As one of the oldest cities in the country, Philadelphia’s historic landmarks and attractions are a favorite destination for ghost hunters and fans of paranormal activity.

  • Historic Haunted Bars

    With some of the oldest bars in America, there are bound to be plentiful ghost stories. These historic watering holes around Philadelphia offer all the ghoulish folklore you could want.

  • Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary

    Eastern State Penitentiary, one of the most famous prisons in America and known for housing Al Capone, also transforms into America’s largest haunted house every fall. Often regarded as the nation's #1 haunted attraction, Terror Behind the Walls takes place inside the massive, castle-like prison.

Salem, Massachusetts

With the executions that occurred after the famous Salem Witch Trials, there's no surprise that the streets of Salem are filled with creepy tales of ghost activity.

  • Creepiest Stories About the Salem Witch Trials

    With the many creepy stories tied to the Salem Witch Trials, there are bound to be numerous ghost sightings and haunted locations. Here is a list of the most disturbing!

  • Haunted Sites in Salem

    As far back as the famous Salem Witch Trials, this town runs deep with history and thus offers many haunted locations. Here are 7 sites said to have spirits lingering.

  • The Salem Witch Trials: A Brief History

    The deadliest and most-far reaching witch hunt in American history ravaged the streets of Salem, MA in 1692. The history and haunting aftermath can still be felt in the streets of Salem.

Meet the Author

Christian Carollo is a Philadelphia-based travel photographer and writer. Having visited 48 states and twenty National Parks, he is a huge advocate for United States travel. Christian started his travel site, Say Hello To America, in 2013 to inspire others to get out and explore America!