{"id":293883,"date":"2026-09-25T18:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T18:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/293883\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T18:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T18:00:07","slug":"pennsylvanias-haunted-road-trip-20-spooky-places-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/293883\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania\u2019s haunted road trip: 20 spooky places to visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pennsylvania is home to some of America’s most haunted destinations \u2014 from historic hotels, eerie landmarks<\/a>, prisons, filming locations, and more \u2014 that are perfect for a spooky road trip. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Victorian features lavish breakfasts \u2014 and some lingering spirits. Originally built for Mary Sellers Bancroft, grandmother of the acclaimed painter Maxfield Parrish, it\u2019s suspected that some of the original family and residents never left.<\/p>\n

3300 Baring St., cornerstonebandb.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Eastern State Penitentiary\u00a0<\/p>\n

Considered one of the most haunted locations in the United States, Eastern State Penitentiary<\/a> 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\u2019s cell.<\/p>\n

2027 Fairmount Ave., easternstate.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Fort Mifflin<\/p>\n

\u201cFort Mifflin is one of the most important places that not everybody knows or has heard of,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

6400 Hog Island Road,\u00a0 fortmifflin.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Spring City<\/p>\n

Pennhurst Asylum\u00a0<\/p>\n

The haunted former asylum has been recognized nationally as one of the \u201ctop haunted houses in the U.S.\u201d 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

601 N. Church St., Spring City, pennhurstasylum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

New Hope<\/p>\n

The Logan Inn\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

10 W Ferry St.,\u00a0 loganinn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Ghost Tours of New Hope\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Corner of S. Main St. and W. Ferry St., ghosttoursofnewhope.com<\/a><\/p>\n

A Nightmare In New Hope\u00a0<\/p>\n

This underground horror gallery showcases authentic screen-used props, paranormal oddities, and movie memorabilia \u2014 like a piece of the window from the original ‘Amityville Horror’ house and the well frame from ‘The Ring.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

20 S. Main St., nightmareinnewhope.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Van Sant Covered Bridge\u00a0<\/p>\n

The historic wooden bridge built in 1875 has earned a tragic reputation over the decades. Also known as\u00a0 \u201cCrybaby Bridge\u201d, visitors who park on the bridge at night with the engine off have reported hearing the distant sounds of a baby crying.<\/p>\n

Covered Bridge Road,\u00a0 bucksbridges.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Gettysburg<\/p>\n

Historic Farnsworth House Inn\u00a0<\/p>\n

The bed and breakfast is believed to be extremely haunted due to its connections with the Battle of Gettysburg.<\/p>\n

401 Baltimore St., farnsworthhouseinn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Jennie Wade House Museum\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

548 Baltimore St., gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Gettysburg Ghost Tours\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

47 Steinwehr Ave., ghostcitytours.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Sachs Covered Bridge <\/p>\n

Pennsylvania\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Waterworks Road, gettysburgghosts.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Gettysburg Museum of Haunted Objects\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

55 Steinwehr Ave., gettysburgmuseumofhauntedobjects.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Bethlehem<\/p>\n

Historic Hotel Bethlehem\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

437 Main St., hotelbethlehem.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Historic Bethlehem Mystery & History Walking Tour\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

501 Main St., historicbethlehem.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Spirited Tales Pub Tour\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

501 Main St., historicbethlehem.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Jim Thorpe<\/p>\n

The Harry Packer Mansion Inn\u00a0<\/p>\n

Built in 1874, the mansion\u2019s impressive facade caught the eye of Disney Imagineers and was the inspiration for Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion.<\/p>\n

19 Packer Hill Ave., hpmansion.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The Old Jail Museum<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

128 W. Broadway, theoldjailmuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Mauch Chunk Opera House\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Opera House is known to be an active paranormal hotspot and a frequent stop on the town\u2019s ghost tours. Visitors and paranormal investigators often report lingering spirits.<\/p>\n

14 W. Broadway, mcohjt.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Jim Thorpe Ghost Tours\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jim Thorpe Ghosts descends into the city’s sinister past, and the tragedies that cast a ghostly shadow on this picture-perfect-looking town.\u00a0<\/p>\n

128 W. Broadway, usghostadventures.com<\/a><\/p>\n

MORE: Drink with the dead: Brew N\u2019 History returns to Christ Church Burial Ground<\/a><\/p>\n

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