Sleeping With Ghosts

Recently, paranormal studies have become increasingly popular and what was once scary and taboo, is no longer.   Not so long ago, the idea of an establishment being haunted was cause for concern, and a good enough reason to avoid being inside the place.  As a general rule, we tend to avoid what we don’t understand and paranormal activity is one of the least understood areas of study.  However, a recent influx of television shows, movies, and books have made ghosts and ghost-hunting more popular than ever before, and people are clamoring to get their eyes on a spirit.

There are a multitude of inns, B&B’s, and hotels across the country that feature charming locations, lush and comfortable rooms, and a haunting history.  As ghosts have begun to lure people to certain locations, a lot of these establishments are advertising their spirited stories.

1. Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, NC – This incredibly beautiful mountain resort is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who plummeted five stories to her death in the hotel’s Palm Court Atrium in 1920. She is called the Pink Lady, and disturbances reported include sudden chills and physical contact like hand-holding.
2. The Sagamore Hotel in Bolton Landing, New York – Located in Lake George in New York State, this classic Victorian hotel features appearances from some of the hotel’s first guests. In their finest dining room, a couple comes from the second floor to dine on a nightly basis.
3. Gettysburg Hotel in Gettysburg, PA – Gettysburg’s haunted history is no secret due to its ties to the Civil War, and the Gettysburg Hotel is no different. Haunted by a civil war nurse called Rachel, guests of the Gettysburg Hotel have reported drawers being opened and closed and their clothing being removed.
4. By the Side of the Road B&B in Harrisonburg, VA – Reports coming from this B&B don’t feature tales of a ghostly figures, but more revolve around the unexplained footfalls heard in the inn. One particular story involves guest commenting about the innkeepers’ late night activities, guests having heard footsteps up and down the hallways of the third floor in the wee hours of the morning.  The innkeepers responded to this gentle chiding by saying they’d never left their room.
5. The Battery Carriage House Inn in Charleston, SC – Known in South Carolina as being the most haunted inn, the Battery Carriage House is teeming with ghostly activity. There is a torso wandering the halls without his head, and the ghost of a young man who leapt from the roof to his demise in the original days of the home.

While a vacation for some people may not involve a haunting experience, ghostly vacations are increasing in popularity.  All over the country, travel accommodations are joined on a nightly basis by paranormal pals, and they’re inviting the public to come and share in the fun.  For a run-down of New York City’s most haunted establishments, visit our website to book one of our tours today!