The United States is filled with fascinating cities. From coastal retreats with immediate access to miles of white sandy beaches to inland empires lined with towering wonders, visitors are spoiled for choice. Amidst the usual lively vacation destinations, though, there is a subset of cities that appeal to a more open-minded crowd. Be it a curiosity about the afterlife or an attraction to all things dark and sinister, these morbidly-minded travelers are always on the hunt for truly thrilling getaways.   

The following cities may attract a diverse crowd of history buffs, foodies, or relaxation experts, but their bounty of frightening ghost stories makes them ideal for eerie expeditions. Whether you’re drawn to the morose, love an intersection of history and the unusual, or want to improve your chances of a spectral run-in, the following five cities make up the most haunted cities in the United States to take a ghost tour.

Annapolis, Maryland

The James Brice House – Copyright US Ghost Adventures

A cute college town on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis is already on the map for many. It oozes charm and offers a variety of activities, both on land and off. With roots in the 17th century, it’s also primed for an excursion into the unknown. Beneath its endearing allure is a history flowing with tales of tragedy, like the forlorn bride of The Maryland Inn, or the horrors of American history, like the enslaved who still seek retribution for a lifetime of torment.

An Annapolis ghost tour gives an uncensored view of the city’s weirder side. Travelers enjoy a taste of the city’s history, which ties directly into the haunting tales of lost souls and wandering spirits. From the wicked roots of the Brice House to eerie happenings of the Maryland State House, visitors will hear of Annapolis’ most active spirits during a walking tour through time and realms.   

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

The Jennie Wade Birthplace House – Copyright US Ghost Adventures 

The mistake people make when traveling to Gettysburg is only focusing on the city’s historical aspects. There are plenty, of course, as the Civil War battleground still wears the wounds of its greatest conflict, but those bullet marks and blood-stained floorboards tell so much more of the unspoken history. A ghost tour really dives into the tragedies of the Civil War, like the accidental death of the Union Army’s bread-making guardian, Jennie Wade. As part of a ghost tour, visitors will hear of Wade’s efforts to supply the Union and the bullet that struck her down in her sister’s kitchen. 

Beyond the tragedy of Jennie Wade, a Gettysburg ghost tour may explore charged sites like the Devil’s Den, where Confederate and Union soldiers clashed until exhaustion set in. At the Brickhouse Inn, a local tour guide will introduce you to the shimmering red call bell, a relic from the lodging’s past known to summon a peculiar spirit, while the nearby Welty House still smells of gunfire.

Gettysburg is one of the nation’s most haunted cities, and there’s no shortage of spooky locations to thrill and frighten on a detailed and history-rich ghost tour.  

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