Most Haunted Places in Pennsylvania

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    Grand Midway Hotel

    Windber, Pennsylvania
    This historic hotel has been in operation for over a century, but is now believed to be a private residence. The owners have been known to auction the rooms for a night, which is enough for some guests to leave the hotel in fear. Staff have reported a wild apparition known to through chairs, push...
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    EHP Rating: 91.4

    The Accomac Inn

    York, Pennsylvania
    At this restaurant, unexplained sights and sounds abound. It was the Colye family home in the 1800s, and according to legend, young Johnny Colye fell in love with his family's hired girl. When she didn't return the feelings, he killed her in the barn, and was eventually arrested and hanged for the...
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    EHP Rating: 91.2

    Harmony Inn

    Harmony, Pennsylvania
    Local legend has it that this restaurant is haunted by two spirits: a ghost named Louie and the apparition of a woman. Louie was allegedly killed right outside on the inn's front steps. The ghostly woman is seen near the entranceway, between the bar and the dining...
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    EHP Rating: 90.7

    Little Round Top

    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    According to reports, soldiers are still active at this site. Per one story, some Civil War re-enactors working on the film Gettysburg at this site were approached here by a Union soldier. They assumed he, like them, was an extra working on the film. He handed them some ammunition for...
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    EHP Rating: 90.4

    Red Rose Inn

    West Grove, Pennsylvania
    Although this 1700s inn is currently closed and up for sale, it still is believed to have ghostly guests. Locals may tell you a tale of a murder suspect, Indian Joe, who was hanged in front of the inn and buried on the grounds. He was said to have killed a little girl named Emily; however, it was...
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    EHP Rating: 90.1

    Pennhurst State School and Hospital

    Spring City, Pennsylvania
    Seen on many TV shows including Ghost Hunters, Ghost Adventures and Extreme Paranormal, the historic Pennhurst State School and Hospital is reported to be a hotspot for paranormal...
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    EHP Rating: 90.0

    The Devil's Elbow

    Dysart, Pennsylvania
    The Devil's Elbow is a dangerous curve along Wopsy Road that has a story about a ghostly white lady. Legend has it that she was a new bride on her honeymoon at the Wopsononock Hotel, which burned down long ago. As their carriage rounded the Devil's Elbow, there was an accident and both were killed....
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    EHP Rating: 89.8

    Haldeman Mansion

    Bainbridge, Pennsylvania
    Haldeman Mansion was built in the 1740s, and was purchased and enlarged by John Haldeman in 1812. John's son, Samuel Steman Haldeman, was a renowned scientist honored by Charles Darwin for his contribution to the famous book "The Origin of the Species" and by Daniel Webster for his help on the...
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    EHP Rating: 89.7

    The Inn At Jim Thorpe

    Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
    The inn, originally built in 1833, is said to be haunted. Guests have reported seeing orbs and shadows in their photographs, and even in their beds. TVs operate by themselves, objects move, and in some instances, guests have awakened to find the chairs in their room have been turned upside-down...
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    EHP Rating: 89.6

    Omni Bedford Springs Resort

    Bedford, Pennsylvania
    Folks say that the ghosts at this 1800s resort want to be in pictures. They show up as oddities on the photographic images taken all over the...
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    EHP Rating: 89.3

    Richmond Hotel

    Bangor, Pennsylvania
    The Richmond Hotel is a casual restaurant in an historic building in Bangor, PA. The owner, Debbie, has worked there for 26 years, and has owned it for the last 14. She's told us that she's seen orbs, people have had their backs touched by unseen hands, and the voice of a little girl inexplicably...
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    EHP Rating: 88.9

    Union Canal House

    Hershey, Pennsylvania
    This restaurant, which dates back to the 18th century, is said to be one of the oldest buildings in the town. At the bar, people have felt like they've been touched by an unseen hand, and objects have been reported to move on their own. Room 104 is said to be haunted by a ghost whose name may be...
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    EHP Rating: 88.8

    Sachs Covered Bridge

    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    Locals tell a harrowing story of something that may happen near here: A strange fog gathers quickly, and from out of the mysterious fog comes a ghostly...
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    EHP Rating: 88.5

    Welles House

    Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
    The circa-1860 Welles House, built by industrialist Augustus C. Laning, has been compared to the Amityville Horror house. Strange deaths and tragedies followed Laning: His factories burned down and his nephew was killed after a lightning strike began a fire in the barn, trapping him under the body...
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    EHP Rating: 88.5

    Jean Bonnet Tavern

    Bedford, Pennsylvania
    This tavern building was a French outpost in the 1740s and a war headquarters in the 1750s. It became a tavern in the 1760s, and was also used as a courtroom. Several people were hanged here, and it is said that their spirits walk restlessly throughout the place. Witnesses have reported...
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    EHP Rating: 88.5

    Eastern State Penitentiary

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Hundreds of spirits are said to call this state pen home. Al Capone was an inmate here, and he reportedly was visited by the apparition of James Clark, who was killed in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre under Capone's orders. Cell Block 12 is reportedly the most fearsome place here -- witnesses...
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    EHP Rating: 88.4

    Devil's Den

    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    At this historic site, a boulder-ridden hill and Gettysburg Battlefield location, ghostly soldiers are reported to be seen. It is said that these soldiers are from the battle's second day. One soldier who frequents the site has been described as having long gray hair and dirty, torn clothing of...
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    EHP Rating: 88.2

    Bureau of State Library

    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    We have had several reports at the State Library of lights turning on and off after closing time, the lids to the copiers open and close with no one around, and there is a tale of people seeing "The White Woman" in the library. We have offered a "spooky tour" to State employees around Halloween,...
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    EHP Rating: 88.2

    Buck Hotel and Tavern

    Jonestown, Pennsylvania
    If you don't believe in ghosts, you will after a visit to this historic hotel. Built in 1804, there is much unknown about certain time periods in the hotel's history. Several of the predominant spirits haunting the place are a young girl often seen walking the halls, an old man who likes to mess...
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    EHP Rating: 88.1

    Riverside Inn

    Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania
    At this historic 1880s inn, the spirits have been known to crawl into bed with guests, dance in the ballroom to ghostly music, and open and close the...
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    EHP Rating: 88.0

    Moravian College

    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
    Moravian College dates back to the 1700s. In the 1800s it was a girls' seminary and hospital, and a ghostly nurse and an occasional bandage patient are said to walk the halls. Several buildings on campus are said to house ghosts as well: Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority House was once an estate house, in...
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    Triangular Field

    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    Visitors to this site have reported hearing the harrowing sounds of battle, although nothing appears to be happening on the quiet field. It is also said that cameras will always fail to work at this...
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    EHP Rating: 87.5

    Jennie Wade House

    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    Jennie Wade was a seamstress and the only civilian to be directly killed in the Battle of Gettysburg when a stray bullet entered this house, where she was visiting her sister. At the house, now a tourist attraction, visitors can see a bullet hole in the door. Legend has it that women who place...
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    EHP Rating: 87.5

    Dixmont State Hospital

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    The 1862 hospital was haunted by many entities, notably a male spirit who was said to guard the morgue area and frighten away intruders. The hospital building was closed in 1984 and was demolished in...
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    EHP Rating: 87.5

    Andy Gavin's Eatery and Pub

    Scranton, Pennsylvania
    The 1800s building that houses this restaurant and pub is haunted by a spirit folks call George. George tinkers with the lights, moves dishes around, and even uses the restroom, including latching the stall door and flushing the toilet. Some witnesses have even seen George's apparition....
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    EHP Rating: 87.2

    The Gettysburg Hotel

    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    This old hotel, established in 1797, is haunted by Rachel, among other spirits. Rachel is believed to be the spirit of a Civil War nurse who seems to be looking for soldiers to help. Guests say she opens their drawers and removes the clothing from them. Other ghosts who reside here are a wounded...
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    EHP Rating: 87.1

    King George II Inn

    Bristol, Pennsylvania
    This circa 1681 inn is said to be the oldest continually operating inn in the U.S. And with a title like that, it's bound to have a few ghosts around. Folks here have seen the apparition of a man wearing a top hat and tails. They've also witnessed chairs and silverware that move by themselves,...
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    EHP Rating: 87.0

    Carlisle Barracks

    Carlisle, Pennsylvania
    Carlisle Barracks is a military school that was attended by the likes of John J. Pershing and Dwight D. Eisenhower. It was originally a military post that began in the 1700s. Ghostly band music is said to come from the bandstand, tunes from around the turn of the century. The campus is also said to...
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    Willow Grove Hotel

    Freemansburg, Pennsylvania
    A little girl ghost haunts this Civil War-era hotel. Witnesses sayd she looks as if she had suffered from burns, and she has been seen in the rooms and the hallways. She sometimes pulls on the pant legs of men. No details of the little girl's history are...
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    EHP Rating: 86.8

    Henryville House

    Henryville, Pennsylvania
    The beautiful hotel that once stood on this spot no longer stands, but it was well known as the area's haunted house while it sat for years unused. Folks claim at least 9 spirits lived there, including a child, 3 men and 5 women. They were siad to be friendly spirits, not harmful unless provoked....
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    EHP Rating: 86.7

    Tillie Pierce House Inn

    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    You can't swing a dead cat in Gettysburg without hitting something haunted and the Tillie Pierce house is no exception. Tille Pierce is well known as she wrote a book in the aftermath of Gettysburg about her experiences during the battle. A teenager during the time of the battle, she was involved...
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    EHP Rating: 86.7

    Hotel Iola

    Millville, Pennsylvania
    Although this 19th-century hotel building was a restaurant for a while during recent years, it is now reportly empty and up for sale. The place was said to be haunted, as evidenced by bar stools that rotated by themselves, shadowy forms appearing in long black dresses, and faces wearing...
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    EHP Rating: 86.7

    Aaron Burr House

    New Hope, Pennsylvania
    This inn is named after Vice President Aaron Burr because some of Burr's dear friends lived in the original home that once stood on the site. The ghost of Burr has been seen here several tmes, especially on the second floor and its staircase. He has been known to tug on the clothing of the guests...
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    EHP Rating: 86.4

    Cashtown Inn

    Orrtanna, Pennsylvania
    This 1797 inn was named because the original innkeeper, Peter Marck, would only accept cash as payment. It has been seen on TV's Ghost Hunters, and as a setting in the movie Gettysburg. Actor Sam Elliott reportedly stayed here during its filming. The ghosts here, possibly lingering from the nearby...
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    EHP Rating: 86.2

    The Railroad House Inn

    Marietta, Pennsylvania
    This inn, originally from the 1820s, is said to be haunted by the men who worked nearby as well as many other spirits. The ghost of a young girl with blonde hair has been seen, dressed in Victorian clothing, and the staff says she likes to play games. Kitchen employees report seeing objects that...
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    Old Jail Museum

    Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
    Legend has it that at the Old Jail Museum, a bloody handprint on one of the jail walls keeps coming back even if it is painted over. Ghost tours are offered on the...
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    EHP Rating: 85.7

    Black Bass Hotel

    New Hope, Pennsylvania
    It is said that at this 1745 historic inn, George Washington was once turned away by the loyal Tory innkeeper. Therefore, this hotel proudly states "George Washington did NOT sleep here!" A ghostly pool of blood appears on the floor in the tavern, a remnant from the time when early innkeeper Old...
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    Cathedral of St Paul

    Erie, Pennsylvania
    Members of the congregation believe a little girl named Katie still remains here. After her death in a car accident, members would report hearing a jovial laugh similar to Katie's, but also the sound of heavy objects moving around in empty rooms. The church organ has played by itself before while...
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    Axe Murder Hollow

    McKean, Pennsylvania
    On the dirt roads and wooded area behind Thomas Rd is where an axe murderer supposedly went on a rampage. One of the victims, a young woman, has been reported running and screaming as if she is being chased. (Submitted by Chris...
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    EHP Rating: 85.7

    Christ Church Burial Ground

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Some who visit like to leave pennies on Benjamin Franklin's grave because, as he once said, "A penny saved is twopence dear." Strangely, the pennies are sometimes flung back at unususpecting visitors. It's unknown whether Mr. Franklin is displeased with the offering or another unseen force is using...
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    EHP Rating: 85.3

    Black Horse Inn - Stemie's Place

    Northampton, Pennsylvania
    The building dates back to 1773. It was once Black Horse Inn, but is now a restaurant called Stemie's Place. It's said that in the old inn days (in 1927, to be exact), a mobster was shot in the hall near the restrooms. After a dramatic fall down the stairs, he hit his head and died at the bottom....
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    Pen Ryn Mansion

    Bensalem, Pennsylvania
    The historic mansion and its grounds are the haunting place for the ghosts of Robert Bickley and a female entity believed to be that of his girlfriend. The haunting is said to occur every December 24th. The woman appears on a black horse and holding a whip, and whips anyone who comes near. At the...
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    Century Inn

    Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania
    Reported to be the oldest inn along Route 40, this inn is said to have a mysterious presence. There is one unexplained very cold room, and an innkeeper there has described a mysterious figure that appeared near its door. As well, strange footsteps have appeared in the snow outside the room, leading...
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    Brinton Lodge

    Douglassville, Pennsylvania
    The 18th-century lodge, originally a one-room tavern until it was remodeled into a summer home, ended up as a bar and restaurant, now closed and vacant. Folks say the spot was haunted by several entities including a Lady in White, an elderly woman, Caleb Brinton, a ghost called Dapper Dan, and at...
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    Slaughter Pen

    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    According to those in the know, this area is haunted by the ghost of a young girl who wears a white...
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    Farnsworth House Inn

    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    Reportedly haunted by over a dozen ghosts, including the most ubiquitous, a former nurse named Mary who is said to still attempt to comfort the ill and a young boy who was killed in an accident....
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    EHP Rating: 84.9

    Historic York Prison

    York, Pennsylvania
    This historic prison is now abandoned, but was built in 1906 and decommissioned in 1979. Visitors have reported being followed around the building by the apparitions of criminals, and have seen and smelt someone lighting a cigarette when there is no one around. (Submitted by Callum...
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    EHP Rating: 84.6

    Hill-Physick-Keith House

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    This historic home is now a museum. Once the home of "Father of American Surgery" Philip Syng Physick, it was built originally in 1786 by wine importer Henry Hill. Rumor has it that Physick's wife haunts the yard near the spot where a beloved tree, which was chopped down shortly before her death,...
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    EHP Rating: 84.6

    Hill View Manor

    New Castle, Pennsylvania
    The historic manor was once a nursing home, and folks claimed the spirit of a little boy would pay a visit now and then. It was said that those who saw him would pass away shortly. Witnesses also have reported full-body manifestations that float through...
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    Fishing Creek Lodge Bed and Breakfast

    Benton, Pennsylvania
    Multiple appearances of ghost(s) in different rooms to different guests. Doors opened on their own, unexplained noises at night. (Submitted by Karen...
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    EHP Rating: 84.4

    1217 Marion Street

    Dunmore, Pennsylvania
    This 113-year-old home was listed for sale in January 2014 with the description: “slightly haunted.” The owners say they experienced banging doors, strange noises from the basement, footsteps, knocks, screams in the night, a ghostly face that appears in the mirror in the second-floor bathroom,...
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    EHP Rating: 84.2

    Baleroy Mansion

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Thomas Jefferson is among the ghosts said to haunt here; at least seven spirits are reported. Some manifest as apparitions, some ectoplasm, and some as poltergeist pranks. U.S. Founding Father Jefferson, witnesses say, likes to appear in the dining room, near a tall clock. There is also a cursed...
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    Seven Stars Inn

    Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
    This historic inn building, originally built in the 1700s, is said to be home to several spirits. Visitors may catch a glimpse of a ghost boy in an upstairs dining room, and the spirit of a man has been seen several times peering down the stairwell. Rumor has it that the man is a former owner who...
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    EHP Rating: 83.3

    Snyder Cemetery

    Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
    Numerous paranormal events are reported at this location, but few precise details are...
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    EHP Rating: 83.3

    Hotel Bethlehem

    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
    This "ghost-friendly" historic hotel offers ghost tours and "Room with a Boo!" ghost weekend packages. Among the spirits who reside here are a little girl who has been seen in a window, thought to be a former owner's granddaughter, and a woman in period clothing who appears in the kitchen and...
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    EHP Rating: 83.3

    The Brewerie at Union Station

    Erie, Pennsylvania
    A girl named Clara fell down the staircase here; staff, visitors, and investigators believe that she is still here, even creating a beer dedicated to the beloved ghost! (Submitted by Chris...
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    EHP Rating: 83.3

    Gannon University

    Erie, Pennsylvania
    Legend has it that a fraternity costume party had a guest dressed as a cowboy who disappeared upstairs, then was responsible for poltergeist activity inside of the house. While that story is more debatable, students commonly report activity in Schuster Theatre. (Submitted by Chris...
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    EHP Rating: 83.3

    Nicky's Pub

    Erie, Pennsylvania
    Before it was Nicky's Pub, this building served as a variety of business venues, even rumored to have mafia and prostitution connections. Nowadays, guests have reported a man in a long coat floating along the East Hallway. Guests have reported the common paranormal phenomenon (disembodied voices,...
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    EHP Rating: 83.3

    Fort Mifflin

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    A soldier named Amos and other Colonial soldiers are said to linger at this historic site. Amos may be seen cleaning his gun near the artillery shed. A lamplighter's ghost has been seen near the barracks, and the ghost of blacksmith Jacob Sauer is said to keep plying his trade from beyond the grave...
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    EHP Rating: 82.8

    Wedgwood Inn Bed and Breakfast

    New Hope, Pennsylvania
    This 1878 inn, named after Josiah Wedgwood (of the china), is said to be haunted by the ghosts of Joseph Pickett and of a little girl named Sarah. A point of historic interest is that George Washington and his men camped on this land during the American Revolution, shortly before his famous...
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    EHP Rating: 82.8

    Railroaders Memorial Museum

    Altoona, Pennsylvania
    The Railroaders Museum is said to be haunted by a spirit named Frank, who has been seen all over the museum. Other apparitions have been noted as well, and employees have opened to find all the gift shop items removed from the shelves and set on the floor, and Big Band music has been heard lightly...
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    EHP Rating: 82.7

    Omni William Penn Hotel

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    At this famous 1915-16 hotel where among other luminaries JFK has stayed, and Bob Hope proposed marriage in 1934, there are said to be two haunted floors. Floors 22 and 23, both unused, are visited by strange sounds, cold wind gusts, and ghosts that hide and watch folks, giving them an eerie...
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    EHP Rating: 82.6

    The Inn at St. Peter's Village

    Elverson, Pennsylvania
    Originally built in 1881 as the Excursion House, the site became the Inn at St. Peter's Village in 2005. It is rumored to have long ago been a place where foxes were raised in the basement to supply the local huntsmen; the owner gives a nod to this bit of history in its Fox Den Bar. There are...
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    EHP Rating: 82.6

    Bechtel Mansion Inn

    East Berlin, Pennsylvania
    This inn, housed in a 1897 building, has been visited by strange noises, residual smells, and a ghost named Flossie who is said to have died in the house in the 1920s. She has been seen on the turret's balcony. She also may be the one who makes objects mysteriously disappear inside the...
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    EHP Rating: 82.6

    Carnegie Library of Homestead

    Munhall, Pennsylvania
    Founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1896, the library was built with a music hall and an athletic center with a heated swimming pool. It is believed to be haunted. Witnesses have reported apparitions of steel workers, books that fly off of shelves, shadowy figures and unexplained male and female...
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    EHP Rating: 82.5

    Yellow House Hotel

    Douglassville, Pennsylvania
    The apparition of a woman has been seen by many in the Yellow House Hotel. Rumor has it that she committed suicide in one of the...
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    EHP Rating: 82.4

    King George Inn

    Allentown, Pennsylvania
    This inn is scheduled to be demolished in 2013 and is no longer open. Folks claimed it was haunted by several spirits, including Charlie, a ghost who played tricks in the kitchen by dropping silverware and moving things around. A woman, child, and Revolutionary War soldier haunted the...
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    EHP Rating: 82.4

    Black Horse Inn

    Flourtown, Pennsylvania
    At this mid-1700s inn building, said to have been used as a rest stop by George Washington and his men en route to Valley Forge, folks say the spirit set is hopping. Sudden cold temperatures, footsteps, and unexplained voices abound, and photographs taken of the inside have picked up orbs, a male...
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    EHP Rating: 82.4

    The Lightner Farmhouse

    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    This farmhouse, built during the Civil War, was once even used as a war hospital. Around its grounds, ghosts have been spotted reliving the...
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    EHP Rating: 82.2

    Eagle Hotel

    Waterford, Pennsylvania
    At this 1826 former hotel building, a restuarant called Sugar 'n Spice occupies the first floor and the second and third floors are a history museum. Mysterious sounds have been reported here, such as voices calling your name when no one is there, and a baby crying. Items are moved when no one is...
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    EHP Rating: 82.0

    Amity Hall

    Duncannon, Pennsylvania
    Although the Amity Hall burned to the ground in the late 2000s, it was alleged to be extremely active with the haunts. A man was said to have killed his wife by stabbing her on the porch sofa, then killed his children and himself upstairs. Apparitions, black figures and flashes of light have been...
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    EHP Rating: 81.8

    The Banshee Pub

    Scranton, Pennsylvania
    Once a warehouse building, the pub was used as a morgue during a 1917 Spanish flu epidemic. It was believed to be haunted, hence the spooky name. The pub closed in...
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    EHP Rating: 81.8

    Old Crowley Mansion Site

    Erie, Pennsylvania
    The home that once occupied this area was said to be Erie's first haunted house, but now, only a field remains here. The Crowley family were rich, but plagued with tragedy including murder, illness, and untimely death. One of those who was murdered (by his wife) chose to torment her in the...
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    EHP Rating: 81.8

    Cranberry Manor Bed and Breakfast

    East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
    Cranberry Manor Bed and Breakfast is a former 1880's Summer Boarding house located in East Stroudsburg, PA. Innkeepers and Guests have had many unexplained events at the B&B. Guests have awakened to the smell of "Bacon" or "muffins" or "coffee" around 5AM. Several of the guests have asked what...
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    EHP Rating: 81.3

    Abington Presbyterian Church

    Abington, Pennsylvania
    Abington Presbyterian Church, some say, is home to a ghostly child who has been seen throught the windows. The spirit is said to linger here because the cemetery that was once on the site where the church now stands was moved across the...
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    EHP Rating: 81.0

    General Warren Inne

    Malvern, Pennsylvania
    The building that houses the inn has been around since the days of the Revolutionary War, and many people believe that the place is haunted by soldiers who died in battle. The building was owned by loyalists during the War, and within its walls they plotted and tortured at least one colonial in...
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    EHP Rating: 81.0

    Logan Inn

    New Hope, Pennsylvania
    One of the oldest inns in America, the Logan Inn has a whole host of ghosts. It was in operation through the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. People have claimed to see an American Revolutionary war era soldier beating his ghostly drum through the hotel. In addition people claim to see dancing orbs...
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    EHP Rating: 80.8

    C. Stouch Tavern

    Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania
    This elegant tavern was originally built in the 1700s, and after suffering two fires has been completely restored. It is named after original owner Conrad Stouch. George Washington once spent the night here, as did other digitaries. Given its long history, it's not surprising that it sees so much...
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    EHP Rating: 80.0

    Bishop White House

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    There are said to be three ghosts here, all of whom have been spotted by visitors. On the first floor, the apparition of an elderly housekeeper has been seen. On the third floor, the ghost of a thin man has appeared. Also reported in the house is a spectral meowing...
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    EHP Rating: 80.0

    The Inn at Turkey Hill

    Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
    Housed in an 1839 farmhouse, the inn is said to be haunted by an owner's mother, who died in the building. Her perfume has been detected, and she is said to walk the place at night. The rocking chair on the porch would move as well. Folks who rented the place in the 1980s reported that the attic...
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    EHP Rating: 80.0

    Betsy Ross House

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    The Betsy Ross House is rumored to be haunted by -- you guessed it -- the famed seamstress herself. The site has been featured on TV's Ghost...
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    EHP Rating: 80.0

    St. Peter's Church Cemetery

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    The ghost who haunts here may own an alarm clock. Reports say that the apparition is seen at 9 p.m. standing over 5 unmarked graves, each of a Native American...
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    EHP Rating: 80.0

    Phillips' Rangers Monument

    Saxton, Pennsylvania
    In 1780 during the Revolutionary war, a group of rangers were engaged in a battle against the Iroquois who were fighting on behalf of the British. The natives outnumbered the rangers some five to one and the Rangers eventually surrendered. After their surrender the Rangers were tied to nearby...
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    EHP Rating: 80.0

    Emily's

    Mohnton, Pennsylvania
    A young girl is said to haunt this restaurant, which has also gone by the names Martha's Vineyard and the Post Office Inn. It's now called Emily, after the ghost's nickname. Locals will tell you that as far back as they can remember, folks have talked about Emily the ghost. Her playful giggles have...
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    EHP Rating: 80.0

    National Watch and Clock Museum

    Columbia, Pennsylvania
    Security camera footage caught a dark anomoly wandering around. Could it be someone attached to the thousands of historical clocks and watches on display here? Submitted by Chris...
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    EHP Rating: 80.0

    Depreciation Lands Museum

    Hampton Township, Pennsylvania
    A rather helpful man in a long coat and out-of-date boots has been responsible for catching a painter's ladder after the man lost his balance, catching a cleaning woman who fell, fixing a broken window, and saving a group of girl scouts when the ceiling collapsed over them. (Submitted by Chris...
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    EHP Rating: 80.0

    Allegheny Center, Building #7

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    The student housing here has a high turnover rate believed to be caused by the poltergeist activity. Students report loud noises throughout and have yet to disprove the source. (Submitted by Chris...
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    EHP Rating: 80.0

    Summit Hose Company

    Tarentum, Pennsylvania
    Voices and odd noises are heard, doors open by themselves, and shadows have been seen here. (Submitted by Chris...
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    EHP Rating: 80.0

    Valley Forge Military Academy and College

    Wayne, Pennsylvania
    There have been many suicides on campus in the academy and the college, allegedly the historic Wheeler Hall is where most of the paranormal activity happens but there are also reports of paranormal things in Young Husband Hall (College). Wheeler Hall has been closed for almost 15 years but...
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    EHP Rating: 79.6

    The Hotel Hershey

    Hershey, Pennsylvania
    At this 1930s hotel, chocolate mogul Mr. Hershey himself is said to linger in spirit. His apparition has been seen, and doors open and close by themselves. Footsteps have been heard in the wine cellar, and there have been many other unexplained sounds throughout the...
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    EHP Rating: 79.4

    Keith House

    Horsham, Pennsylvania
    Several entities are said to be in residence here, including Elizabeth "Maggie" Graeme, a ghost that may be her husband, and a servant without a...
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    EHP Rating: 79.2

    Cedar Crest College

    Allentown, Pennsylvania
    Cedar Crest College, a woman's Christian college founded in 1867, is said to be haunted by a pregnant student named Wanda who hanged herself in 1956 in a stairwell of Butz Hall. She manifests as a young woman or a little girl walking in the halls or in reflective surfaces, and has been seen by both...
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    EHP Rating: 79.0

    Villanova University

    Villanova, Pennsylvania
    Villanova University's 1963 gothic-style St. Mary's Hall is rumored to be haunted. A ghostly light has been seen (and heard) playing the organ, electrical anomalies have occurred in many rooms, and splashes have come from the empty pool. Campus legend says the ghost is a pregnant nun who had had an...
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    EHP Rating: 79.0

    Cliff Park Inn

    Milford, Pennsylvania
    The inn was, until recently, a very busy resort, but now stands empty. Three ghosts are known to reside here: Sally, who just might open the door for you, if she likes you; the Lady in Brown, who has been known to appear on the staircase; and Walt, who has been seen around the property. The...
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    EHP Rating: 79.0

    Gudgeonville Covered Bridge

    Girard, Pennsylvania
    Even though the bridge was destroyed by an arsonist in 2008, activity has not stopped. EVP's are picked up; a little girl (believed to be a girl who fell from nearby cliffs) is thought to be one of the voices that is picked up as well other unrecognizable voices. Light anomolies, apparitions, and...
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    EHP Rating: 78.8

    Topton House Pub - White Palm Tavern

    Topton, Pennsylvania
    The former Topton House Pub, now White Palm Tavern, was built around 1860. It's haunted, locals say, by many ghosts, perhaps the favorite being Emma. The little girl has been seen playing in the dining room by staff and even by visitors, who have no idea she's a ghost until they are told there are...
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    EHP Rating: 78.8

    Tannersville Inn

    Tannersville, Pennsylvania
    If you ask around at this restaurant, you may get a tale with your meal. Locals say that many years ago, a man in his 30s or 40s was killed behind the building in a hit-and-run accident. His ghost has been seen an upstairs room, often lying on the bed or sitting on the...
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    EHP Rating: 78.6

    Hag of Pine Street

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    As urban legend has it, the Hag of Pine Street was an elderly lady who died at her home, located between 6th and 7th streets. Her ghost is said to appear in the area to glare out her former home's window or to yell and brandish her cane at those of the younger...
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    EHP Rating: 78.3

    Sun Inn

    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
    This 1758 historic inn is said to be haunted, possibly by Elizabeth Moore, a nurse who died here in 1897. Apparitions and electronic voice phenomena have been...
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    EHP Rating: 77.8

    Bryn Mawr College - Merion Hall

    Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
    Bryn Mawr College's Merion Hall is rumored to be haunted by Lillian Vickers, who died in 1901. Lillian, according to campus legend, was happy and popular before she died, distraught over the fact that she had leprosy. In some versions, she jumped out a window of the third floor to her death, after...