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Real Haunted Places Across Massachusetts

Across ##Region##, there are countless locations that are believed to be haunted, ranging from houses & hotels, to lighthouses, roadways, and wooded areas - ghosts and spirits don't seem to discriminate when it comes to what locations they're haunting! Find out all about Massachusetts's unique haunted locales, many of which are open to the public, and if you're feeling very brave, visit one of these exciting haunted places!
 
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  •   Howard Street Cemetery Salem, MA
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    It's no surprise that this cemetery in Salem is said to be haunted. Not only are cemeteries a normal hot spot for paranormal activity but place it in a place like Salem and the hauntings are even more eerie! The Howard Street Cemetery is home to over 1,100 graves and has an unmarked one that is said to belong to one of the five men executed during the Salem Witch Trials. This grave... Read More

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  •   The Hoosac Tunnel North Adams, MA
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    The Hoosac Tunnel in North Adams is 4.75 miles long and passes through the Hoosac Range, an extension of Vermont's Green Mountains. The tunnel runs straight from its east portal in the town of Florida to the west portal in North Adams. The structure took 25 years to build, during which almost 200 people were killed. After the tunnel opened, more tragedies took place inside the tunnel,... Read More

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    The Old Burying Point Cemetery is not only one of the oldest in Salem, but the United States as well! The cemetery was laid out in 1637 and overlooks the South River. It was built to house the spirits of colonists who died of illness in the preceding decade. In addition to many other spirits, the cemetery is reportedly haunted by "The Ghostly Lady in White." Rumor has it that she is... Read More

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  •   Dogtown Dogtown, MA
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    Dogtown, Massachusetts dates back to 1693 when it started out as a respctable settlement. It eventually became a town with a terrible reputation and ended up abandoned in the early 1800s. The abandoned buildings became shelter for the homeless and the area had a ton of stray and feral dogs as well. As time went on, local legend says the residents of Dogtown had begun to practice... Read More

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  •   Mordecai Lincoln Mill Scituate, MA
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    The Mordecai Lincoln Mill in Scituate is an abandoned mill that has a horrifying past. Stories say that a young girl drowned in the pond adjacent to the mill. Witnesses have reported seeing the figure of a child standing in the windows of the mill. She is sometimes seen scratching at the glass panes of the windows. Other reports include the sound of screaming and cries for help coming... Read More

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  •   Taunton State Hospital Taunton, MA
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    The Taunton State Hospital is a psychiatric hospital that dates back to 1854, originally known as the State Lunatic Hospital of Taunton. According to Wikipedia, it was the second state asylum in Massachusetts and was a Kirkbride Plan hospital. Located along the Mill River, the hospital sits on over 150 acres of land. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in February... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Hospitals & Asylums

  •   Spider Gates Cemetery Leicester, MA
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    Spider Gates Cemetery in Leicester is actually called the Friends Cemetery, or Quaker Cemetery. The cemetery was founded in 1740 and is privately owned. The nickname comes from the design on the cemetery's gates, and some call the place "The Eighth Gate to Hell." Local legend says the spot is a gate to another dimension, and many of the eerie stories surround a little boy who hanged... Read More

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  •   Route 44 in Rehoboth Rehoboth, MA
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    The red-headed hitchhiker is the ghost that is believed to haunt Route 44 in Rehoboth. Drivers have reported seeing a redheaded man wearing jeans and a flannel shirt. His ghost is known to eerily smile at people in the cars passing by. The road's ghost was popularized in the book, "The New England Ghost Files" by Charles Turek Robinson. So, if you're driving down Route 44 and spot a... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Nature & Outdoors (ie. Haunted Woods)

  • Mrs Swifts & Moore Antiques East Bridgewater, MA
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    Within the walls of the Old Masonic Building in East Bridgewater, MA is the Haunted Antiques Shop of Mrs.Swift's & Moore.The building was built in 1892, and stands like a beacon in the night overlooking West Union St. It is situated within the Bridgewater Triangle.The shop was home to Prophett and Flynn Funeral Parlor in 1908. An abundance of Paranormal Activity has been experienced... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging | Real Haunted Places

  •   Brick & Ash Newbury, MA
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    Although Brick & Ash is no longer in operation, it was a hot spot for paranormal activity when it was open. The location opened its doors in 2016, offering creative bar food, games, and live music. Rumor has it the spot is haunted by the ghost of Lucinda, a woman who was pushed down a flight of stairs when the building was a brothel. Her ghost is said to haunt the building since at... Read More

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