Eight Most Haunted Locations in the Northeast (USA)

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1. Eastern State Penitentiary – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A long, low stone building, resembling a medieval castle, stretches across the image. It's made of dark gray stone, with crenellated towers at intervals along its length. Ivy grows on parts of the walls. The sky is a clear, bright blue. The building appears old and possibly abandoned or historic.
http://www.easternstate.org

Type of Haunting: Intelligent & residual
Why It’s Haunted:
Opened in 1829, this gothic prison pioneered solitary confinement, leading to immense psychological suffering. It housed notorious criminals like Al Capone.
Reported Activity:

  • Shadowy figures darting in cell blocks
  • Disembodied whispers and cries
  • Apparitions seen in Cell Block 12
  • Cold spots and unexplained footsteps

2. The Lizzie Borden House – Fall River, Massachusetts

Type of Haunting:

A black and white photograph of a large, light-colored, two-story house. The house has evenly spaced windows with dark shutters. A large tree stands in front of the house, partially obscuring the view. A picket fence runs along the front of the house. Other smaller buildings and some snow are visible in the background.
https://lizzie-borden.com/
Intelligent
Why It’s Haunted:
The 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden shocked the nation. Lizzie Borden was acquitted, but many believe her spirit—and those of her parents—remain.
Reported Activity:

      • Apparitions of Lizzie and her father
      • Voices whispering names
      • Beds being disturbed
      • Guests reporting being touched or watched

3. The Farnsworth House Inn – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania


Type of Haunting: Residual & intelligent

https://farnsworthhouseinn.com/
https://farnsworthhouseinn.com/



Why It’s Haunted:
Located near the Gettysburg battlefield, this inn was a Confederate sniper post. Over 100 bullet holes are still visible in the walls.
Reported Activity:

  • Sounds of gunfire and marching soldiers
  • Phantom children playing
  • Spirits of Civil War soldiers seen in rooms and halls
  • Guests have been awakened by unseen hands

4. Fort William Henry – Lake George, New York

A low, dark brown log building, possibly a historical structure or visitor center, is shown. Three flagpoles with American flags stand in front of it. A sign labeled 'DIRECTORY' is visible on the building. A small bush of white flowers is in the foreground. Mountains are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
https://www.fwhmuseum.com/

Type of Haunting: Residual
Why It’s Haunted:
Site of a brutal 1757 massacre during the French and Indian War, when hundreds were killed after a British surrender.
Reported Activity:

  • Battle cries and musket fire
  • Cold breezes in summer
  • Apparitions in period military dress
  • Unearthly moaning near the original foundations

5. The Mount (Edith Wharton's Estate) – Lenox, Massachusetts

Type of Haunting: Intelligent

A large, white, two-story mansion sits on a hillside. It has many windows with dark shutters, and a large covered porch or veranda. There are several chimneys, and a cupola on the roof. Landscaped lawns and shrubs are in the foreground, and tall trees are visible in the background. The sky is a clear, bright blue.
https://edithwharton.org/discover/the-estate/


Why It’s Haunted:
Built by famed author Edith Wharton, The Mount is now a cultural center with frequent reports of paranormal activity.
Reported Activity:

  • Footsteps and phantom conversations
  • Doors slamming on their own
  • Apparitions of a woman believed to be Wharton or a former maid
  • Staff report being pushed or touched when alone

6. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum – Weston, West Virginia

https://trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com/
https://trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com/

(Note: WV is technically Mid-Atlantic/South but often included in "Northeast hauntings" lists due to popularity.)

  • History: A 19th-century psychiatric hospital with a dark history of overcrowding and mistreatment.
  • Hauntings: Apparitions, screams, and ghostly figures reported by visitors and ghost hunters.
  • Tours: Daytime history tours and nighttime ghost hunts are available.

7. The Stanley Hotel’s Northeast Twin: The Mount Washington Hotel – Bretton Woods, New Hampshire

A large, sprawling, white hotel with red roofs is situated on a hillside. It has many windows and a long, covered veranda. Tall evergreen trees and a manicured lawn are in the foreground. Mountains are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky. A few cars are visible on a road leading to the hotel.
Photo Credit: Aimee Seavey; https://www.stanleyhotel.com/

  • History: Built in 1902, this luxury hotel hosted presidents and elites—but not all of them left.
  • Hauntings: Room 314 is especially haunted by Carolyn Stickney, the original owner's wife, who has been seen brushing her hair.
  • Vibe: Ghosts in turn-of-the-century dress are said to roam the halls.

8.

A view from atop a brick fort or fortification. A large striped flag is prominently displayed on a tall pole. In the foreground are several circular depressions in the ground, possibly remnants of artillery emplacements. A low brick building is visible in the mid-ground, and trees and water are visible in the background. The sky is clear and bright.
https://www.tclf.org/landscapes/fort-mifflin

Fort Mifflin – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • History: One of the only remaining Revolutionary War battlefields that’s still intact.
  • Hauntings: Soldiers and prisoners who died here are said to haunt the grounds. Screams are often heard from the “Screaming Woman” in Casemate 11.
  • Creepy Bonus: Used during the Civil War and World War I, adding layers of ghost lore.

 

Location: Northeast, USA

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