Vermont’s Most Haunted Places That Locals Swear By
Vermont might have many postcard-worthy views including charming small towns, historic landmarks, and lush green mountain ranges. Behind the beauty lies darker secrets involving chilling stories and ghostly encounters which would send even the bravest ghost hunters running for the hills.
The folklore and mystery of Vermont have fueled many of the beliefs and backstories of the seemingly haunted spots in the state. The Green Mountain State has plenty to offer, as you will come across haunting experiences in hotels, theaters, cemeteries, and old inns dating back centuries.
The Emily’s Bridge, Stowe
The least well-known of the spirits in Stowe is hidden in the woods. Emily’s Bridge or the Gold Brook Bridge is the haunting ground of an unsettled spirit whose state of heartbreak during her life led her to the edge of the bridge where she perished. Visitors have often said they can hear faint footsteps and eerie whispers. Emily’s Bridge will give you the creeps, especially after dark.
The Equinox Hotel, Manchester
The Equinox hotel is stunning but known for a ghostly guest—namely the spirit of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of President Abraham Lincoln. Some believe that she visited the hotel for solace after her husband’s assassination but her spirit never left. Her former room has been the location of guests and staff’s reports of strange happenings, including whispers, footsteps, and even ghostly apparitions. If you spend the night here, this former First Lady might just make an appearance.
Glastenbury, Bennington Triangle
The Bennington Triangle is just plain odd — a history of creepy unsolved disappearances, chilling local legends, and possible paranormal activity. Years ago in the early 1940s, several people disappeared in the forests surrounding Glastenbury Mountain inspiring stories of the ‘weird lights’ and sounds. Locals avoid the area at night. Some say the mountain has an energy that’s not welcoming. Those who have dared to hike through report feeling watched.
Wilson Castle, Proctor
One of Vermont’s most beautiful properties, Wilson Castle, has a darker side. Sightings of shadowy entities, mysterious sounds, and even mysterious lights have been reported by visitors and staff and have led to rumors of this 19th-century mansion being haunted by former residents. Strange sounds have been picked up here by paranormal investigators and the atmosphere is heavy. While some locals think the spirits are friendly, others aren’t so sure.
The Norwich Inn, Norwich
Norwich Inn has been welcoming guests since 1797, and some never check out. The most famous of this lot is the ghost of Jasper Murdock, previously an innkeeper, believed to still live in the building. In his old room, guests claimed to smell cigar smoke and reported objects moving on their own and soft voices late at night. The Norwich Inn’s haunted history has made it an attraction for ghost hunters and tourists alike.
Castleton: Lake Bomoseen Ghost Town
Beside the tranquil waters of Lake Bomoseen, an empty ghost town is submerged in the lake’s bottom. Legend has it that it’s becoming alive again with ghostly activity. The settlement was once a booming slate mining area deserted after the industry collapsed. Many fishermen and boaters in the lake have reported strange noises and eerie figures on the shore at night. In the lake’s stillness, you can still hear the echoes of the past.
Green Mountain Inn, Stowe
Unless you ask the locals about “Boots” Berry, Green Mountain Inn has a warm, inviting atmosphere. They say the property is haunted by Boots, the inn’s former horseman, who was killed in an accident. The ghost of the horseman is said to be seen dancing on the rooftop on a snowy night. Many who stay here say they can sense a strange, protective presence, as though Boots were still keeping a watchful eye.
Burlington, University of Vermont
Many stories go around college campuses, but the University of Vermont has one of the creepiest in the state. Rumored to be haunted by an ex-nurse who took her life on campus grounds. Students have reported having unexplained cold spots, eerie footsteps, and lights on and off at odd hours. Students generally avoid Converse Hall, one of the oldest buildings on campus where it is believed the incident occurred, after dark.
St. Johnsbury’s Fairbanks Museum
While it is loved for its exhibits, the Fairbanks Museum’s reputation is a spectral place of death and horror. It draws the brave and the curious to its premises. Mr. Fairbanks, the museum’s founder, is said by some locals to roam the halls himself. Both staff and visitors have reported strange occurrences of objects moving by themselves, getting sudden chills, and all things spooky.
Wilder Haunted Forest, Wilder
The Wilder Haunted Forest springs to life every Halloween with a scary story or two. But locals say the area’s haunted history extends well beyond staged frights. Real spirits are said to roam the forest, and not just for seasonal scares. Many claim to have seen ghostly figures and strange lights, and feel a weird sensation the further you travel into the woods. The forest’s haunting isn’t just for show, locals say, it has a real unnerving energy that sticks with you long after you leave.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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