Haunted Places in Tumwater, Washington



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    Washington Governor's Mansion

    Olympia, Washington

    The 1908 Governor's Mansion is home to the ghost of a little boy wearing blue clothing. Witnesses say he appears in your peripheral vision--out of the corner of your eye--often in the lobby or bedroom areas.


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    Bigelow House Museum

    Olympia, Washington

    3.1 miles from Tumwater, WA

    This historic mansion was built during the 1850's, and is the oldest house in the entire city. Employees closing down for the night have reported seeing the apparition of a distinguished gentleman examining the displays, who vanishes when approached. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Georgia Pacific

    Olympia, Washington

    3.6 miles from Tumwater, WA

    People have seen an apparition of an old man walking in the offices above the production floor, sometimes walking through walls. I've seen shadow figures moving in the facility after we closed. I've also seen an amorphous blob shape float up to the ceiling once. I have also heard ...


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    Lewis Army Museum - Fort Lewis Military Museum

    Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

    15.2 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Lewis Army Museum (originally Fort Lewis Military Museum), housed in the former historic Red Shield Inn building, is rumored to have haunts in residence. Legend has it that during the filming at the inn of a 1927 silent movie called "The Patent Leather Kid," a worker was murdered on the ...


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    Bair Drug and Hardware Store Museum

    Steilacoom, Washington

    18.5 miles from Tumwater, WA

    This 1908 historic pharmacy and general store is now a museum and bistro, and is rumoured to be haunted. Staff and diners complain of a taciturn spirit that shatters glasses and rearranges cutlery, as well as playing with electrical appliances. The spectre is believed to be W.L Baird, who owned ...


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    E.G Rogers Restaurant

    Steilacoom, Washington

    18.6 miles from Tumwater, WA

    This delightful restaurant may have closed down, but was formerly a boarding house, and is allegedly haunted by a male apparition who died in a fight on the grounds. Employees and diners claimed to have seen the spook ascending an invisible staircase. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Thornewood Castle Inn

    Tacoma, Washington

    18.9 miles from Tumwater, WA

    At this inn where Stephen King's film "Rose Red" was shot, both guests and employees have reported seeing apparitions and strange lights. Orbs and ectoplasm also have been found here.


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    The Olympic Club Hotel

    Centralia, Washington

    20.2 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Built in 1908, the historic hotel and saloon has had an eventful past history, and has been the scene of several murders. Staff have reported seeing and hearing apparitions throughout various parts of the establishment. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Point Defiance Park

    Tacoma, Washington

    27.4 miles from Tumwater, WA

    This park is said to be haunted by Jennifer, a 14-year-old whose body was found on the grounds in the 1980s. Her killer was never caught. Her bicycle can be heard on the 5-Mile Drive in the dead of night. One witness reports seeing the girl's smiling ghost, but she ...


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    Old Tacoma City Hall

    Tacoma, Washington

    28 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Tenants in the building have been locked out of their offices, and had things thrown at them by an unseen force. The bell tower is haunted by an unknown entity, which rings the bells late at night or in the early hours of morning. Security guards have reported seeing floating ...


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    Starvation Heights

    Olalla, Washington

    33.5 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Linda Burfield Hazzard and her husband Sam ran a sanitarium in the 1900s. Hazzard believed in "therapeutic fasting," or treating illness with extreme starvation. More than 40 patients died as a result of this treatment. Hazzard also was convicted of forging patients' wills in order to steal their valuables. The ...


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    The Old Hotel

    Algona, Washington

    36.1 miles from Tumwater, WA

    The old hotel is the second oldest building in Algona, WA. Supposedly there was a witch that lived there that couldn't cast a shadow. To this day, there are sightings of her shadows, black cats, a canary sound, and abnormalities that happen around the building. (Submitted by Merdock D)


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    Baby Doll Rd

    Port Orchard, Washington

    40.5 miles from Tumwater, WA

    It was approximately 4:28 pm some time in March of 2015. I drove my 4x4 north on Baby Doll Rd. hoping to get "out of town" for an hour so to clear my head. I brought my camera and had planned on using my 4 wheel drive on the trail ...


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    Cooney Mansion Bed and Breakfast

    Cosmopolis, Washington

    40.8 miles from Tumwater, WA

    This historic mansion was built in 1908 and sits atop a hill with spectacular views of the valley below. According to psychics who visited the property, the old building is haunted by up to seven spirits. Witnesses claim to have seen apparitions, heard disembodied footsteps and been locked out ...


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    Old Train Station

    Kent, Washington

    41 miles from Tumwater, WA

    This historic station is falling apart, and is long past its former glory. However, one exciting aspect remains. Passer-by's driving through late at night have seen a ghostly train heading straight for them which vanishes suddenly and reappears on the other side of the railroad crossing. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Greater Kent Historical Society - Bereiter House

    Kent, Washington

    41.3 miles from Tumwater, WA

    The historic house museum was built in 1907 for the town mayor and his wife, and was leased to the local historical society in 1996. Ever since, visitors and staff have reported various strange occurrences, including objects being moved around by unseen hands, cold spots, ghostly voices and the ...


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    Billy's Bar and Grill Restaurant

    Aberdeen, Washington

    42.7 miles from Tumwater, WA

    If you're looking for the most sinister place to eat in town, look no further then this macabre bar and grill. Formerly the union building for sailors arriving from the nearby port, this restaurant was the scene of many murders by a bartender, who befriended weary sailors before shooting ...


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    Hannan Playhouse

    Raymond, Washington

    44.5 miles from Tumwater, WA

    The historic playhouse is rumoured to be haunted by up to four spirits. On the day of the grand reopening of the theatre, a member of the theatre company found a set of footprints in a layer of dust several inches thick on the main stage, despite the fact ...


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    Polson Museum

    Hoquiam, Washington

    45.8 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Some say the 1924 house museum is haunted by a ghostly lady in white and, in the nursery, the ghost of a young child. The curator denies the claims that any ghosts reside here.


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    Madison's Diner

    Bainbridge Island, Washington

    46.5 miles from Tumwater, WA

    This old-fashioned diner was built back in the 1940's, and was shipped to the island recently to begin a new life; although a former owner appears to have stayed behind. Staff at the restaurant have heard people calling their name and had weird experiences while working late shifts. Employees ...


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    Jules Maes Saloon and Eatery

    Seattle, Washington

    46.6 miles from Tumwater, WA

    An elegant female spirit in old-fashioned dress has appeared to staff and diners near the restroom of this upmarket restaurant and bar. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Calamity Jane's

    Seattle, Washington

    46.7 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Reminiscent of a western saloon, this restaurant and bar has old world charm and character; and even some ghosts. The most commonly reported apparition is a man in a bowler hat who has appeared to patrons at the main bar area. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Black Diamond Cemetery

    Black Diamond, Washington

    46.9 miles from Tumwater, WA

    A phantom white horse and the ghostly swinging lanterns and whistling of long-deceased coal miners have been reported here.


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    Central Saloon - Central Tavern

    Seattle, Washington

    49 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Originally Watson Brothers Famous Restaurant in 1901, the Central Saloon was popular with gold miners and has hosted well-known area music artists like Jimi Hendrix, Alice in Chains, Nirvana and Soundgarden. It's also a hot spot for paranormal activity, according to both patrons and employees who have seen apparitions and ...


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    Seattle Underground Tunnels

    Seattle, Washington

    49.2 miles from Tumwater, WA

    The allegedly haunted Seattle Underground Tunnels, according to Ghost Hunters, are available for touring. Two popular paranormal hot spots at this historic area are a former prostitute hangout and a bank vault. Some feel that the ghostly voices heard here are simply normal sounds coming down from the street level, ...


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    Wing Luke Museum

    Seattle, Washington

    49.2 miles from Tumwater, WA

    This historic building houses artefacts related to the oriental past of the city, and is believed to be haunted by a vengeful spirit. On occasions where contrasting religious displays were put adjacent to each other, the glass cases would shatter of their own accord. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Historic Panama Hotel Bed and Breakfast

    Seattle, Washington

    49.2 miles from Tumwater, WA

    The 1910 hotel is rumoured to be haunted. Reports of paranormal activity include doors slamming, windows being rattled by unseen hands and a ghostly couple clad in 1920's attire who have been seen having a conversation on the upper floor. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Il Bistro Restaurant

    Seattle, Washington

    49.4 miles from Tumwater, WA

    This quirky bar and restaurant is the perfect spot for a paranormal night out. With a bartender who can read minds and a variety of all types of spirits (including some ghostly ones), it is not hard to see why people, dead and alive, are dying to get in. Some ...


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    Butterworth Building

    Seattle, Washington

    49.4 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Originally a mortuary, this turn-of-the-century building is said to be popular with the spirit set. It now houses Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub. The site has been featured on TV's Ghost Adventures.


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    Moore Theatre

    Seattle, Washington

    49.5 miles from Tumwater, WA

    The theater is reported to be the site of a drug overdose by deceased Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. Some say that theater namesake Mr. Moore still resides here, as well as some of the female actresses who performed on this stage long ago. A phantom smell of cigar smoke has ...


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    Mayflower Park Hotel Seattle

    Seattle, Washington

    49.6 miles from Tumwater, WA

    At this location in 1914 was The Crystal Pool, an indoor swimming pool, and it soon after became a boxing venue and then a KKK meetingplace. In 1943 it was turned into a church, until the building was torn down in 2003. When the new hotel was being built, construction ...


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    Hotel Andra

    Seattle, Washington

    49.6 miles from Tumwater, WA

    At this 1920s hotel, which used to be called Claremont Hotel, the sounds of wild carousing in the Roaring '20s have been heard. Witnesses have described loud jazz music, breaking glass and voices. Apparitions have also been seen. The living guests often complain about the noise, but to no avail. ...


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    Sorrento Hotel

    Seattle, Washington

    49.7 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Guests at this haunted hotel have reported seeing the apparition of a woman on the fourth floor near room 408. Disembodied footsteps also have been reported, as well as glasses that move on their own in the hotel bar.


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    The Baltic Room

    Seattle, Washington

    50 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Local legend tells of the ghosts of a young 1930s couple who haunt this drinking and dancing spot. The woman is known to look down from the balcony, watching the piano player, and the fedora-ed man walks around as if looking for somebody. One witness claimed that a charcoal drawing ...


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    College Inn

    Seattle, Washington

    52.8 miles from Tumwater, WA

    This inn, originally built in 1909, boasts a haunted pub. A musical male ghost has been seen there, and it's said that he also may be heard playing the piano when no one else is in the room.


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    Lake Quinault Lodge

    Quinault, Washington

    54.3 miles from Tumwater, WA

    In the early 1900s a fire here is said to have claimed the life of a housekeeper, who was caught in the attic and could not escape the building. Her ghost lives in the attic still, most of which was saved and restored. Folks say her presence can be felt ...


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    Lake Quinault Lodge

    Quinault, Washington

    54.3 miles from Tumwater, WA

    In the early 1900s a fire here is said to have claimed the life of a housekeeper, who was caught in the attic and could not escape the building. Her ghost lives in the attic still, most of which was saved and restored. Folks say her presence can be felt ...


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    Antique Importers

    Issaquah, Washington

    54.7 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Formerly a gas station and repair shop, the Antique Importers building is notorious for activity. 2 spirits inhabit the space... both were 2 long time Issaquah residents and worked at the gas station. They are friendly and helpful. The woman who used to run a consignment shop out of ...


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    Tokeland Hotel

    Tokeland, Washington

    54.8 miles from Tumwater, WA

    A ghost called Charley haunts this hotel, said to be an illegal immigrant from China who died in the hotel in the 1930s. He has been seen in the hallways and has been known to cause dinner plates at the restaurant to fly up or spin around. A ghost cat ...


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    Paradise Inn

    Ashford, Washington

    57.4 miles from Tumwater, WA

    At this inn, witnesses have heard furniture being moved, and footsteps in the hallways and in the rooms above when no one was around to make these sounds. There is also the sense of being watched, and it's said that the wind sounds a lot like voices through the dormer ...


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    Kelso Theater Pub

    Kelso, Washington

    59.7 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Reports differ as to when the theater was built, but it was sometime in the early 1900s. The identity of the haunts here is also a mystery, but some speculate it may be former employees, movie-loving former patrons, or even a man who was shot on the street outside many ...


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    Walker-Ames House

    Poulsbo, Washington

    60.5 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Port Gamble was founded in 1853 by Maine businessmen Pope and Talbot. They established a saw mill in 1853 that ran until 1995 making it the longest running saw mill in U.S. history. The town of Port Gamble has always been and still is a company-owned town and is one ...


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    Edmonds Theatre

    Edmonds, Washington

    60.8 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Built in the early 1900s, the theater was purchased and renovated by a new owner in the 1980s. Witnesses say a shadowy figure surrounded by a glowing aura appears walking down an aisle.


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    Chateau Ste. Michelle

    Kirkland, Washington

    61.2 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Manor House was built on land once owned by lumber and dairy baron Fredrick Stimson, and the early 1900s Stimson mansion still remains on the land. A folk legend tells of Mr. Stimson's affair with a servant named Elizabeth, who became pregnant. When Mrs. Stimson found ...


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    The Museum Of North Beach

    Moclips, Washington

    62.9 miles from Tumwater, WA

    This delightful quaint museum details the local history, and is believed to be haunted. Staff reported numerous paranormal occurrences, and called in a team of paranormal investigators to assist. The team recorded ghostly voices, strange music and a possessed piƱata. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    The Rock

    Lynnwood, Washington

    63.3 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Before this site was The Rock, it was The Tankee diner but before that it was a restaurant called "The crab tree" (something like that). The book keeper was embezzling money in the 50's. When the restaurant was going out of business she hung herself in the basement. Phenomenons: -a server claims ...


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    Carnation Cemetery

    Carnation, Washington

    64.6 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Among the eerie things reported in this cemetery are disembodied footsteps and whispers, the apparition of a woman in a white dress (sometimes with a young boy), apparitions that show up in your peripheral vision and unexplained pains suffered by visitors.


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    Maltby Cemetery

    Woodinville, Washington

    65.8 miles from Tumwater, WA

    Apparitions of women and children in ragged clothing have been reported at this cemetery, and legend tells of an old underground crypt that was once here. Teens who used the cemetery for a hangout said when you reached the bottom of the stairs and turned around, you could see a ...


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    Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort

    Long Beach, Washington

    68.9 miles from Tumwater, WA

    The older cabins on the ridge are said to be haunted, and contain journals in which guests log the spooky things they've experienced there. Examples found in the logs include furniture that has been found completely rearranged in the morning, TVs that turn on and off, rocking chairs that rock ...


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    Montgomery House

    Kalama, Washington

    69.2 miles from Tumwater, WA

    This used to be a B&B and it was the subject of a documentary done by a psychic (who is apparently also an actress and "media personality"). Supposedly the land that this house was on was once Indian tribal land and in the documentary they claim they found loads of ...


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