10 Ghostly Haunted Spots in Texas
Texas is steeped in folklore, legends, and tales of haunted places guaranteed to give you goosebumps. Texas has a host of spine-tingling locations including grand old hotels, forgotten cemeteries, and eerie ghost towns that have haunted thrill seekers for years.
If you are looking for a thrill, these ghostly spots may just give you the chills you’re after. So grab a flashlight and some courage, and get ready to read about some of Texas’ most haunted spots (if you’re brave enough).
The Driskill Hotel, Austin
One of Austin’s most luxurious and famous hotels, The Driskill Hotel is also one of the most haunted, built-in 1886. There have been reports of flickering lights, cold drafts, and giggling children in empty hallways. A ghost of a young girl thought to have died on the grand staircase, is said to walk the halls. Another tale goes that old Colonel Jesse Driskill, the original owner, can be seen roaming his beloved hotel to this day.
The Marfa Lights, Marfa
Marfa is famous for its mysterious lights in the desert outside the town. Floating light Orbs seem to dance in the dark sky amusing many visitors and baffling some of the most experienced scientists. Some think these lights are ghosts or spirits of Native Americans, while others think they are some type of alien activity. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, these unexplained lights are eerie.
The Alamo, San Antonio
Though famous for its part in the Texas Revolution, this historic mission is also known for its ghostly happenings. It’s said that after the bloody Battle of the Alamo, the spirits of fallen soldiers stayed behind. At night, visitors often report hearing faint cries, shadowy figures about, and the sounds of cannons. Security guards even say they have seen apparitions in military attire guarding the site.
Yorktown Memorial Hospital, Yorktown, Va
One of the most haunted places in Texas is the now abandoned Yorktown Memorial Hospital, which ran from the 1950s to the 1980s. Visitors report the unsettling sounds of whispers in the hall, shadowy figures, and the feeling of invisible hands grabbing them. The spirits of former patients and nuns are believed to run up and down the halls. Paranormal enthusiasts claim to have recorded voices, and others swear they’ve seen doors slam and objects move on their own.
Jefferson Hotel, Jefferson
The Jefferson Hotel is known for paranormal activity and is one of the oldest hotels in Texas. According to guests, you can hear footsteps and whispers. The ghost of a haunted young bride still in her wedding gown who met her supposed tragic fate in Room 19 is said to also haunt the Hotel. Some have woken up in the middle of the night and felt a heavy presence sitting at the end of their bed. If you plan on staying the night, bring some bravery with you, because this hotel doesn’t hold back on the scares.
Fort Worth: Miss Molly’s Hotel
Originally a bordello, Miss Molly’s Hotel in Fort Worth still has the charm of the Old West with a creepy twist. All rooms have their own ghostly history, with shadowy figures, cold spots and even the smell of old perfume reported in the air. Visitors say they’ve felt an unseen presence brush past them, or even touch them. If you stay here, you shouldn’t be surprised if you wake up to the sound of footsteps echoing down the empty halls.
The Grove, Jefferson
Known as ‘the most haunted house in Texas,’ the Grove is a historic home in Jefferson. This house was built in the mid-1800s, and has seen generations of families come and go, and some of its previous inhabitants may still linger. Apparitions, strange sounds, objects moving on their own, the reports are endless and terrifying. According to Visitors a “lady in white” goes from room to room at the Grove. They believe this to be an apparition.
Baker Hotel, Mineral Wells
This was once a popular location for wealthy travelers, as this grand hotel opened in 1929. Eventually it fell into disrepair, but now it is known for its ghostly residents. Some say they’ve seen the ghost of a former maid said to haunt the seventh floor, others have seen the spirit of a woman who supposedly jumped out of one of the windows to her death. The Baker Hotel is abandoned, but it’s more alive—or dead—than you’d think.
Goatman’s Bridge, Denton
An old iron bridge in Denton County has a legend that continues to draw thrill seekers back. Local lore has it that in the 1930s, the Ku Klux Klan hanged a goat farmer from the bridge. It is said that his ghost haunts the area, showing itself to those brave enough to cross at night with a goat like head. Visitors hear weird noises, see strange shadows, and come away with a bad feeling. That’s definitely not a spot for the faint-hearted.
Bragg Road, Saratoga
This eight mile dirt road is known as the ‘Ghost Road,’ and is haunted by mysterious, ghostly lights appearing out of seemingly nowhere. This is where the Saratoga Lights, as they’re called, have been seen for generations, but there’s no clear explanation. Others say they are the lantern of a railway worker who lost his head in a terrible accident and has been searching for it along the road ever since. Some think it’s the ghost of a Spanish conquistador lost in the woods. Either way, these lights have been known to scare even the bravest visitors out of their late night stroll.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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