Real Haunts

A horrific collection of real haunted houses and haunted places. Want to stay in a haunted hotel or visit the Amityville Horror house, the Exorcist House, or the real Conjuring house? This is where you go to find true reported locations of hauntings and paranormal activity. Find real haunted houses near you with our FrightFinder.

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406 Main St, Red Wing, MN 55066, United States

Minnesota’s Haunted St. James Hotel It’s not often that a hotel embraces its haunted past. Many hotels will rebuke the lore of ghost sightings and paranormal activity. Red Wing, Minnesota’s St. James Hotel embraces it. Ask for the haunted rooms and they’ll direct you to the 3rd floor. Room 310 is Clara’s room, the ghost of Clara Lillyblad who owned the hotel from 1932 to 1972. The hotel was erected in 1875 during Red Wing’s wheat-trading boom and was one of the most modern hotels of its time. Read more…

640 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States

Is the Cecil Hotel truly haunted? The true horror stories that surround this 1924 building weave a dark and uncomfortable tale rife with unexplained deaths, serial killers, and horrors that are usually only told in the movies. Unexplained: Cecil Hotel & Elisa Lam Elisa Lam is the most recent victim of the Cecil Hotel. The story of her mysterious disappearance on January 31, 2013 and the unexplained circumstances of her death contribute to a visceral cloud of horror haunt the Cecil to this day. Before she goes missing, Elisa is seen acting very strangely in the elevator of the Cecil Hotel. Read more…

617 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States

American Horror Story’s Haunted Hotel Cortez is located in Los Angeles, California. The famed hotel was built by architect James Patrick March in the 30’s. Inspired by the golden age of Hollywood, the art deco hotel has a dark past that the city has seemingly forgotten… or should we say ignored? The Builder James Patrick March designed and built Hotel Cortez with a single intent, murder. Born in 1895, March is a man who made his own fortune at an early age, March had an unquenchable thirst that an early drug addiction could not satisfy. Read more…

The Real Conjuring House

1677 Round Top Road, Burrillville, Rhode Island 02830, United States

The Real House From The Conjuring Movie In December of 1970, the Perron Family of northwestern Rhode Island was in dire need of a home for their growing family. Roger and Carolyn Perron, together with their five young daughters, found a perfect and quite overly spacious ten-bedroom farm-style house situated in the village of Harrisville that is found within the town of Burrillville. Carolyn refused to move at Christmas and wanted to wait until the first week of January 1971 to move the family so that their new year could start with a new home. Read more…

(323) 856-1970

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States

Is the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Haunted? The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel has played host to celebrities, Presidents, The Academy Awards, and countless icons since its grand opening in 1927. Named after President Teddy Roosevelt, the hotel’s rich history has many haunted stories to tell. Site of the first Academy Awards in 1929, the hotel resides on Hollywood Boulevard with the Hollywood Walk of Fame right outside its front door. Such rich history often brings stories of the paranormal. Many ghosts of celebrities have been said to lay claim to some of their favorite rooms, mirrors, and more. Read more…

4344 Columbia Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042, United States

Want to stay at an inn that George Washington visited? George’s name has been found on a ledger from a nearby tavern. It is likely that he was a guest at the inn. Reportedly built in the 1780’s, it is one of the oldest houses in the country.  It is said to have also housed John Quincy Adams, years later. It is known as the house with the candles. One story describes a mother who lit a candle as her son headed off to fight in the civil war. She promised to keep it lit until he returned. Read more…

1200 Water Ave, Selma, AL 36701, United States

Is the St. James Hotel in Alabama Haunted? One of the most haunted places in Alabama, the St. James Hotel in Selma was abandoned for 100 years before its reopening in 1997. Apparitions walk its halls and ghost dogs can be heard barking around the premises. In the 19th century, it was a high-society hotel known as the Brantly, and during the Civil War, it housed Union troops. Read more…

260 Merchant Street, Ste. Genevieve, MO, United States

Friday and Saturday nights at 9 P.M.

Lantern led ghost tours through the streets and cemeteries of a 280 year old settlement. Read more…

Queen Mary's Dark Harbor Haunted House

1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States

Open 7pm-12am--Thursday & Sunday & 7pm-1am--Friday & Saturday

Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor From the darkest depths of your deepest hidden fears, Dark Harbor is resurrected this October 1st with its cast of sinister spirits ready to deliver another season of blood-curdling terror. Live your nightmares aboard the haunted Queen Mary and join our cast of ghouls, spirits, and undead for an unforgettable, frighteningly authentic haunted experience. When: Public Opening: Friday, Sept. 20th. Dates: Select nights, Sept. 2o through Nov. 2. Read more…

900 Palm Drive, Ione, CA, United States

6:30 pm until 11 pm, Friday and Saturday only

Featured on Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures, come experience Northern California’s only REAL Haunted House! This is a fun “scare” tour and not a historical tour of the Castle. This year’s Haunt will be bigger and better, and you will see some new areas of the Castle this year. This scare tour may be too intense for younger children. There will not be a children’s carnival this year. Food concessions by Clark’s Corner and KJ Hot Dogs. Cool merchandise including really great T-Shirts, will be available for purchase. Read more…

1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States

The RMS Queen Mary has been reported haunted ever since it was permanently docked in Long Beach, California on December 9th of 1968. The famously haunted ship sailed the Atlantic Ocean from the mid-30s to late-60s and has many reasons to be haunted. During war time, the vessel had many servicemen and POWs who died during transport while during its time as a passenger ship, 49 crew and passengers are known to have passed on. Shortly after the Queen Mary’s docking in Long Beach, the rumors of hauntings began. Read more…

1880 Union Hotel

(805) 344-2744

362 Bell St, Los Alamos, CA 93440, United States

Is the 1880 Union Hotel haunted? This haunted 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, CA has reported several paranormal happenings over the years, especially in the tavern. An “Old West” era hotel established in 1880 with 14 rooms to rent, the 1880 Union has quite a history as well as a very unique aura. The old hotel looks and breathes much of what you’d see in an old John Wayne flick. The hotel features a great tavern which has been said to be haunted by many guests. A great creepy stay. Watch the quick video to see some of the unique spooky decor. Read more…