Uncover 40 Spine-Chilling Destinations Worldwide That Haunt Even the Bravest Travelers

As it turns out, these chilling curved trees aren’t the only unsettling things about the Hoia-Baciu forest. In 1968, a photo of a supposed UFO hovering over the forest circulated throughout Romania, fueling tons of public speculation and adding to the mysterious atmosphere of the forest. And it doesn’t end there; some visitors have reported experiencing strange physical phenomena while within the woods, like nausea, anxiety, and even malfunctioning electronic devices.

Known as one of the world’s most haunted ships, the 1936 Queen Mary spent more than three decades at sea before becoming a hotel and tourist attraction in Long Beach. Allegedly, it’s home to several ghosts, such as the “Lady in White”, a woman in an evening gown who entertains herself in the lounge, and many more. Adding to the chilling atmosphere, both staff and guests have reported strange disturbances and cold spots on the ship.

From a string of capital punishments against outlaws in the 1860s to the 1916 drowning of a young woman named Dorothy Dunn, Bannack has quite a violent past. Now a preserved ghost town and state park, there have been many claims that Dunn’s ghost and the vengeful spirits of the outlaws still haunt the area to this day.

This psychiatric facility, founded in 1907, is notorious for its ghost stories. One of the most well-known legends is that of Manuel Bookbinder, a patient and gravedigger, whose spirit was seen by several nurses and patients crying under an elm tree at his own funeral. This and many other paranormal stories were investigated by The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) on the TV show Ghost Hunters in 2010.

In 1692, during the notorious witch trials, several female villagers met an untimely end after being accused of witchcraft. The home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, also known as the Witch House, is the only building still standing in Salem with ties to the events that transpired in 1692. Today, visitors can connect with the city’s past through rituals, memorials, and witch-themed shops, making it quite a creepy place to visit.

Loftus Hall, arguably the most haunted house in Ireland, has an interesting history. According to legend, the ghost of a woman named Anne haunts the halls of the house. And it doesn’t end there; it’s also alleged that the mysterious devil that led her to insanity flew through the roof and left an irreparable hole that’s still visible today. While the house hasn’t been open for tours since 2020, curious visitors can still catch a glimpse of its exterior.

You might find it ironic that a place called Chillingham is considered one of England’s most haunted castles. This is because it’s home to many unsettling legends, such as the ‘Radiant Boy’ haunting the pink room and the tale of a frail-looking spirit begging for water. Along with these terrifying stories, many visitors have reported cold spots and even strange sounds throughout the castle.

What began as a hotel in 1809 turned into a theater over a century later, which still hosts performances today. As expected from a building that’s more than 100 years old, the Dock Street Theater is well-known for its chilling legends about spirits haunting it. The most notable one is said to be a woman in a red dress named Nettie, who reportedly got struck by lightning on one of the balconies.

With over a thousand years’ worth of history, it isn’t surprising that Corfe Castle would end up on this list. Previously a royal palace, a Saxon stronghold, and a Norman fortress, this 11th-century mansion now stands as just haunting ruins. It’s said that the spirits of soldiers who passed away defending the castle continue to haunt it, causing strange paranormal activity, such as flickering lights and creepy apparitions.

Also called the ‘Old Slave House’, this 19th-century mansion was at the center of the infamous Reverse Underground Railroad, an illegal network responsible for kidnapping, torturing, and selling free people into slavery. While this terrible history is widely known, most probably haven’t heard the ghost stories associated with the slave quarters. In 1978, a reporter named David Rodgers had an unsettling experience in the attic, later reporting that he captured strange voices on his recorder that he couldn’t hear while in the house at the time.

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