Anyone who knows me will tell you that I’m always down to go
on vacation. Duh, who isn’t, right? While I love to go on more typical getaways
(a cruise, a trip to Europe, etc.), I also think it’s cool to do more
non-traditional trips - just to change things up a bit. Recently, I’ve been thinking about planning a
trip where I stay in some of the most haunted hotels in the U.S. Okay, so I’m assuming that right about now
some of you are thinking this is an awesome idea…some of you are thinking I’ve
got a screw or two loose in the noggin…and some of you are questioning my
definition of the word “cool”. But come
on guys, even if you think this sounds like the dumbest vacation idea EVER, you
have to admit that it’s different. I’ve
seen those shows on TV where they talk about how haunted some hotels are, and I
think it’d be neat to check some of them out for myself…maybe find a ghost or
two.
So, for kicks and giggles, I did some research and came
across an article on the Travel Channel website. And wouldn’t you know it, the article just so
happens to list the top ten most haunted hotels in America. Let’s start with #10, shall we?
10. Hotel Roosevelt
(Hollywood, California): One of the spirits that’s said to haunt this hotel is
Marilyn Monroe.
9. Stanley Hotel
(Estes Park, Colorado): This hotel was the inspiration for Steven King’s epic
novel, The Shining.
8. Hotel Chelsea
(New York City): In its heyday, this landmark hotel was home to greats like
Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Alice Cooper.
Dylan Thomas and Sid Vicious are just two of the famous ghosts said to
now haunt its halls.
7. La Fonda Hotel
(Santa Fe, New Mexico): This place is supposedly haunted by some ghost’s of the
Old West, with the lobby and bar being the most active areas.
6. The Logan Inn
(New Hope, Pennsylvania): My old stomping grounds! My mom used to own a boutique in New Hope, and
I’ve actually eaten at this Colonia-era Inn that was originally built as a
tavern. I got to hear plenty of stories
about the ghosts in this place, so it’s too cool to see it on this list. I have to admit, though - I never did see any actual ghosts when I
was there.
5. The Equinox Resort
(Manchester Village, Vermont): Abe Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, is said
to haunt this 200-year-old resort. It
was a favorite summer getaway for the family.
4. The Queen Mary
(Long Beach, California): This retired ocean liner was permanently docked and
turned into a hotel in 1967. I actually
got a chance to stay here when I was about 16, and I can say that while it’s
incredibly beautiful, it is definitely creepy!
I didn’t actually see any ghosts, but I had this weird feeling that I
was being watched the entire time I was staying there. Some of you are probably laughing at me now,
but trust me when I say this place is totally spooky.
3. The Crescent Hotel
(Eureka Springs, Arizona): An episode of Ghost
Hunters was filmed here, and they actually captured an image on their
thermal cameras of a full body apparition!
2. The Myrtle
Plantation (St. Francisville, Louisiana): This place is said to be one of
America’s “most haunted homes”.
Supposedly, there are at least 12 spirits that haunt this bed and
breakfast.
1. The Provincial
Hotel (New Orleans, Louisiana): This was a former Confederate hospital, and
people say that it’s haunted by the ghosts of Civil War soldiers.
**The hotels featured in the pictures are: The Stanley Hotel, The Logan Inn, The Queen Mary, and The Myrtle Plantation**
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