Pennsylvania is home to some of America’s most haunted destinations — from historic hotels, eerie landmarks, prisons, filming locations, and more — that are perfect for a spooky road trip.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure filled with ghosts and paranormal lore, check out some of these places to stay… and nearby attractions that will give you a fright or two.
Philadelphia
Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast
The Victorian features lavish breakfasts — and some lingering spirits. Originally built for Mary Sellers Bancroft, grandmother of the acclaimed painter Maxfield Parrish, it’s suspected that some of the original family and residents never left.
3300 Baring St., cornerstonebandb.com
Eastern State Penitentiary
Considered one of the most haunted locations in the United States, Eastern State Penitentiary was actively used as a prison for 142 years before it was abandoned. Thousands of paranormal enthusiasts visit each year; night tours are available, or a self-guided audio tour narrated by Steve Buscemi, plus interactive exhibits, and a look at Al Capone’s cell.
2027 Fairmount Ave., easternstate.org
Fort Mifflin
“Fort Mifflin is one of the most important places that not everybody knows or has heard of,” says Craig Buffington, Executive Director. This National Historic Landmark is also regarded as one of the most haunted sites in the country. Fort Mifflin offers a range of paranormal programs, including overnight investigations and ghost tours.
6400 Hog Island Road, fortmifflin.us
Spring City
Pennhurst Asylum
The haunted former asylum has been recognized nationally as one of the “top haunted houses in the U.S.” and offers overnight investigative public ghost hunts and guided history tours. Starting Sept. 25, its Haunted Attraction returns and transforms the campus into one of the country’s premier Halloween experiences.
601 N. Church St., Spring City, pennhurstasylum.com
New Hope
The Logan Inn
Built in 1722, the fifth-oldest continuously operating inn in the U.S. is filled with intriguing stories. Legend has it that the spirits of owners Carl and Emily Lutz still linger, particularly in guestroom No. 6.
10 W Ferry St., loganinn.com
Ghost Tours of New Hope
A lantern-led walking tour that winds through the dark streets and historic alleys of the town. Guides share thoroughly researched stories of a phantom hitchhiker, town figures, and colonial entities.
Corner of S. Main St. and W. Ferry St., ghosttoursofnewhope.com
A Nightmare In New Hope
This underground horror gallery showcases authentic screen-used props, paranormal oddities, and movie memorabilia — like a piece of the window from the original ‘Amityville Horror’ house and the well frame from ‘The Ring.’
20 S. Main St., nightmareinnewhope.com
Van Sant Covered Bridge
The historic wooden bridge built in 1875 has earned a tragic reputation over the decades. Also known as “Crybaby Bridge”, visitors who park on the bridge at night with the engine off have reported hearing the distant sounds of a baby crying.
Covered Bridge Road, bucksbridges.com
Gettysburg
Historic Farnsworth House Inn
The bed and breakfast is believed to be extremely haunted due to its connections with the Battle of Gettysburg.
401 Baltimore St., farnsworthhouseinn.com
Jennie Wade House Museum
Offering an authentic look into the tragic civilian experience of the Civil War, the museum claims that the spirits of Confederate and Union soldiers are in the attic and cellar. The landmark features the Jennie Wade Ghost Tour, guided history tours, and wartime artifacts.
548 Baltimore St., gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com
Gettysburg Ghost Tours
Operating year-round, the tour company offers visitors a variety of tours including candlelight ghost walks through historic cemeteries, haunted buildings, and downtown Gettysburg. Guides will share tales rooted in local history, Civil War lore, and centuries of paranormal activity.
47 Steinwehr Ave., ghostcitytours.com
Sachs Covered Bridge
Pennsylvania’s most haunted covered bridge served as an escape route for the Confederate army. Free and open to pedestrians, many have experienced seeing soldiers in uniform and unexplained noises.
Waterworks Road, gettysburgghosts.com
Gettysburg Museum of Haunted Objects
The paranormal attraction features a spine-tingling collection of allegedly cursed items, possessed dolls, and haunted artifacts. Visitors can explore the history behind various artifacts through guided tours and multimedia exhibits.
55 Steinwehr Ave., gettysburgmuseumofhauntedobjects.com
Bethlehem
Historic Hotel Bethlehem
The 18th-century hotel offers ghost tours and “Room with a Boo” packages that include a stay in room 932, the hotel’s most famously haunted space.
437 Main St., hotelbethlehem.com
Historic Bethlehem Mystery & History Walking Tour
Visitors can step into Bethlehem’s darker past on the Mystery & History Walking Tour, where they can explore the Colonial Industrial Quarter after dark, uncover stories of unsolved murders, local legends, and unexplained paranormal encounters.
501 Main St., historicbethlehem.org
Spirited Tales Pub Tour
Ghost stories are combined with craft spirits, and guests are taken through Bethlehem’s streets to uncover tales of paranormal encounters, mysteries, and centuries-old brewing traditions.
501 Main St., historicbethlehem.org
Jim Thorpe
The Harry Packer Mansion Inn
Built in 1874, the mansion’s impressive facade caught the eye of Disney Imagineers and was the inspiration for Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion.
19 Packer Hill Ave., hpmansion.com
The Old Jail Museum
The jail is best known as the site where executed coal miners, known as the Molly Maguires, were held. It now operates as a seasonal museum, offering ghost tours of the old jail and guided daytime historic tours.
128 W. Broadway, theoldjailmuseum.com
Mauch Chunk Opera House
The Opera House is known to be an active paranormal hotspot and a frequent stop on the town’s ghost tours. Visitors and paranormal investigators often report lingering spirits.
14 W. Broadway, mcohjt.com
Jim Thorpe Ghost Tours
Jim Thorpe Ghosts descends into the city’s sinister past, and the tragedies that cast a ghostly shadow on this picture-perfect-looking town.
128 W. Broadway, usghostadventures.com
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