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Haunted

Bisbee, Arizona

Copper Queen Hotel

This Old West hotel, the longest in continuous operation in the state of Arizona, is claimed to be haunted.

This cobweb encrusted library sits on the second floor of the Southern Gothic Dollhouse, created by and, in a way, inhabited by, artist Lauren Banks.

Explore the Insidious Secrets of This Haunted Dollhouse

From human-teeth tiles to teeny-tiny taxidermy, this insanely detailed interactive diorama reflects the magic, lore, and history of the Southern Gothic.

Roxanne Hoorn October 31, 2023

8 Supernatural Spots You Can Only Find in Northern Kentucky

Indulge your proclivity for the paranormal and explore the mystifying side of the Bluegrass State.

Sponsored By Meet Northern Kentucky

11 Places Where Dolls Are a Frightening Sight

We're not in the toy aisle anymore.

Jonathan Carey October 27, 2023

Our first place winner is Drew Babineau's photograph of a barber chair inside of a cell at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Our Spooky Snaps Photo Contest Winners

A collection of atmospheric images from our readers, to explore if you dare.

Winnie Lee October 27, 2023

Is it a ghost or a gas leak? Scientists are trying new ways to explore what makes a place seem haunted.

A Haunted Chamber, a Quivering Blade, and Other Spooky Science Experiments

Could infrasound, electromagnetic blips, gas leaks, and mold explain why some places just give us the creeps?

Kate Golembiewski October 26, 2023

All illustrations: John Mata for Atlas Obscura

The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Haunted Atlas

AO Puzzles October 23, 2023

Gardner, Massachusetts

S.K. Pierce Mansion

This historic Victorian mansion is allegedly so haunted that a signed waiver is required to enter.

It may look like a typical grocery store, but this shop in an old farmhouse in rural Norway has been the scene of unexplained activity, from power failures to flying potatoes, for years.

At a Haunted Grocery Store, Trying to Explain the Unexplained Has Consequences

In rural Norway, flying potatoes and other strange events troubled staff and customers for years. What happened when people shared their stories?

Kate Golembiewski October 17, 2023

Much of the soundtrack from the 1973 classic horror film, <em>The Exorcist</em>, has become canon for fans of Halloween music.

The Best Halloween Songs To Usher in the Spooky Season

From The Exorcist's "Tubular Bells" to a murder ballad by Tom Waits.

Sarah Durn October 17, 2023

Virginia City, Nevada

The Washoe Club Haunted Museum & Saloon

What once housed a private club catering to Comstock Lode elite is now considered one of the West’s most haunted spaces.

In 2018, artist Marisela Barrera fielded calls as San Antonio's ghostly Donkey Lady.

Why Are There So Many Female Ghosts?

Female ghosts seem to dominate the afterlife. Whether the spirits are real or not, the reasons for the disparity could be revealing.

Nathaniel Scharping October 6, 2023

There’s something ill-sounding about the Philadelphia prison’s corridors.

Bump in the Night: The Rackety Reason People Think This Prison Is Haunted

Sound and electricity play all kinds of tricks at Eastern State Penitentiary.

Fayge Horesh October 4, 2023

A Spooky Tour Across Northern Ireland

Step into the unknown—if you dare.

Jonathan Carey September 29, 2023

Jackson, California

Kennedy Gold Mine

Visit a remnant California's Gold Rush, which locals claim is haunted by spirits from the past.

Somerset, Kentucky

Paranormal Roadtripper's Nightmare Gallery

The collection of a paranormal investigator who traveled the country collecting haunted items and stories.

Podcast: The Fear Lab

Ever wondered why our brains crave a good scare?

The Podcast Team September 21, 2023

Port Townsend, Washington

Manresa Castle

A historic hotel with many stories of haunted activity.