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0Biddeford City Theatre
Biddeford, Maine
4.3 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
At this historic theater building, strange things are said to happen. There is a face above the stage, and the eyes on it seem to open, close, and look around. There are also unexplained voices and noises, and lights that flash and flicker. Witnesses say inside the building they get ...
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0Tides Too Sea Suites
Kennebunkport, Maine
8.3 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Formerly Tides Inn By The Sea, the Tides Too Sea Suites is haunted by original owner Emma Foss. She is said to actively participate in the running of her beloved 1899 inn.
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Beckett's Castle
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
10.7 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The 1871 castle is said to be haunted by 1800s publisher and poet Sylvester Beckett. Reports say he appears as a ball of blue light, causes cold spots, and jerks blankets off freshly made beds. This is a private residence, and no trespassing is allowed.
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0McLellan-Sweat Mansion
Portland, Maine
11.1 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Captain Asa Clapp is said to haunt this house, as well as the nearby Clapp House. His apparition has been seen, and other phenomena such as cold spots, footsteps, and an eerie presence have been experienced.
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0Charles Q. Clapp House
Portland, Maine
11.1 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Captain Asa Clapp is said to haunt this house, as well as the nearby McLellan-Sweat Mansion. His apparition has been seen, and other phenomena such as cold spots, footsteps, and an eerie presence have been experienced.
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0University of Southern Maine
Portland, Maine
11.2 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Ghosts said to inhabit this university like to move objects, turn on and off electrical appliances, reset the clocks, and pull other pranks. The sound of footsteps has been noted, and cold spots also have been reported. Local lore avers that the Robie-Andrews Dorm is home to at least five ...
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0Time and Temperature Building
Portland, Maine
11.3 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Allegedly haunted by a female ghost who has a preference for riding the elevators and who will apparently often use them, sending them independently to different floors. Some workers in the building have claimed to have seen an unknown female walking through their office and when they follow her ...
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Shawmut Inn
Kennebunkport, Maine
11.7 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Not a well-known haunting, but it is claimed that the Inn has a resident prankster ghost that hides items from staff and guests.
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0Captain Lord Mansion
Kennebunkport, Maine
12 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
A female apparition is often seen walking through the Lincoln bedroom. She also occasionally appears on the hallway outside the rooms.
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0Captain Fairfield Inn
Kennebunkport, Maine
12 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Reported to be haunted by the ghost of Captain James Fairfield. The ghost is said to appear and disappear at various times and places throughout the house, but does not do anything to scare or frighten the guests.
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0Kennebunk Inn
Kennebunk, Maine
12.2 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Allegedly haunted by two ghosts, one thought to be the former owner and one a clerk who worked there decades ago. Haunted activity include glasses falling off shelves, other items moving, and strange noises that some claim sound like voices.
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0Wallingford Hall
Kennebunk, Maine
12.5 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Employees at this historic site say that if you come for a visit, you may see apparitions of soldiers in the barn, hear doors slamming and footsteps running on the old staircase, and feel unexplained cold spots.
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Anderson Cemetery
Windham, Maine
13.6 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Visitors to the cemetery, located on River Road, have returned to their parked cars to find tricks have been played on them. Some find that their vehicles have moved 5 or 6 feet forward or backward; others find their car doors standing wide open.
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Chute Road Cemetery
Windham, Maine
16.8 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
According to old tales, two young sisters went missing nearby. The belief it that they may have fallen into a defunct well or mine shaft. Although their bodies were never found, they each have a tombstone in the cemetery. Folks have spotted the two ghost girls playing in front of ...
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The Old Red Church
Standish, Maine
17.7 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
This church was built in the late 18th century, and has been the source of many hauntings. Mysterious voices and the sound of something being dragged across the roof of the church are some of the many paranormal occurrences that have taken place here. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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0The Haunted Inn
Sanford, Maine
21.1 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Foot steps up and down the stairs, doors open and closing lights turning on and off things disappearing for several days then reappearing in the same spot, cold spots black shadows, hearing conversations from a far (Submitted by Laura)
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Old Village Inn
Ogunquit, Maine
21.6 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The 1833 inn and restaurant is haunted by a poltergeist who has been known to turn lights on and off. This activity has been confined to Room 2 and Room 6. The basement is also believed to be haunted, as staff have reported feeling an unusual presence and cold ...
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St. Joseph's College Chapel
Standish, Maine
21.9 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The young ghost in residence here was the son of a family who once owned this land. The son was buried at the chapel. Witnesses have reported hearing him playing and laughing. Another child's spirit haunts the pond. It's said that she drowned while playing too close to the water. ...
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0Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit, Maine
22.3 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
A theater production may not be the only thing of interest to see here. It is said that those who visit the playhouse may see the ghosts of Revolutionary War soldiers.
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0Loon Pond
Acton, Maine
25 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
A ghost dog is said to roam the shore here. He is said to be a Siberian Husky type with three legs, and he has a phosphorescent glow, and can be seen around midnight or 1 a.m.
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Harpswell Harbor
Harpswell, Maine
25.2 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
A famous phantom ship was said to appear just before dark. It was depicted in the John Greenleaf Whittier's 1866 poem "The Dead Ship of Harpswell." The ship changed size and shape, but always appeared sailing straight ahead at full sail, no matter what the weather was like. Legends say ...
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Museums of Old York
York, Maine
29.2 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The friendly white lady who haunts this museum is said to be the spirit of a woman who long ago was hung here for witchcraft, when the building used to be the town hall. Some call her the "White Witch." Supernatural activity reported here includes chilly breezes, items moving on ...
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Old York Cemetery - Old Parish Cemetery
York, Maine
29.3 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
This cemetery contains the grave of Mary Nasson, said to be a witch who was executed and buried there in 1774. A heavy stone slab lies over the grave, rumored to be placed there in order to keep her inside. The stone slab is said to always be warm. Note: ...
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West Durham Methodist Church
Durham, Maine
32 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The historic church was built on the site of a meeting ground used since 1802, and is rumoured to be haunted. Visitors to the building have reportedly been locked in by an unseen presence, an event which has occurred on several occasions. Interestingly, the church is located adjacent to ...
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Royalsborough Inn - Bagley House
Durham, Maine
32.3 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The 1770's bed and breakfast inn is supposedly haunted by a ghostly maid. The owners at the time had considered her a gossiper, and refused to let her leave the premises to go into town. Nowadays, guests have reported hearing a ghostly female voice, whilst others (in particular male ...
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Hi-Vu Motor Inn
Rochester, New Hampshire
32.5 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Room 1 of this inn is said to be haunted, and affords guests a strong sense that something is watching them. Unexplained coldness and noises also have been reported.
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Parsonsfield Seminary
Parsonsfield, Maine
32.8 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Sounds are heard in both buildings. The dorm is 46 rooms. Doors are open and closed, footsteps, talking, and children are heard day or night. 3 rd floor you can feel touching and they will play with long hair. EVPs and photos are caught on a regular basis. ...
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Dover Mills
Dover, New Hampshire
33.3 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Years ago when the Dover Mills caught fire, many people died, and their spirits are said to remain on the grounds. Witnesses say after the offices here are closed, lights come on in the high-level rooms and the sounds of mill machines turning on and off can be heard.
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Seguin Island Lighthouse
Phippsburg, Maine
33.7 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Local legend tells of a former keeper who ordered a piano for his bored young wife. It came with one song on sheet music, which she played over and over until her husband, driven insane by the repetition, chopped the piano to bits with an axe and then killed his ...
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Five Stones of River Road
Brunswick, Maine
33.9 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The 5 mysterious stones have no known purpose, but those who love nearby say that on moonlit nights, singing voices can be heard around them. Some say they are the voices of long-gone Native Americans who lived here long ago.
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0Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
Brunswick, Maine
34.1 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The museum is named for a former owner, Civil War general, Bowdoin College president, and Maine Governor Joshua L. Chamberlain. Built around 1924, the Greek Revival home is still home to Chamberlain and his wife Fanny, some say. Their apparitions have been seen in the house many times, as well ...
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0Pickard Theatre - Bowdoin College
Brunswick, Maine
34.1 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
At the Pickard Theater at Bowdoin College, a technician reported seeing a lamp swinging although there was no ventilation in the room, and feeling extremely cold.
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0William Fogg Library
Eliot, Maine
34.2 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The historic library, established in 1907, has been home to some strange activity. Folks say a photograph taken for a newspaper revealed a transparent skull floating above a staircase. Also reported have been windows that broke by themselves.
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Union Church - Durham Historical Society
Durham, Maine
34.4 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
According to members of the local historical society, the 1835 church-turned-museum is haunted by a ghostly parishioner. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
New Castle, New Hampshire
35 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse is believed to be haunted. Witnesses describe dark figures, oily footprints, phantom voices and other activity.
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Fort Constitution
New Castle, New Hampshire
35 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The historic fort is known not only for its Revolutionary War past, but also for a tragedy that occurred on July 4, 1809. An accidental explosion, when the wind blew a spark onto over 300 lbs. of powder, set off numerous cannons and explosions that killed nine Independence Day celebrants ...
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0Poland Spring Resort
Poland, Maine
35.2 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Reportedly haunted by the original owner, people claim they have seen his apparition walking the hallways, that they hear his footsteps and that he moves objects in the Inn.
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Route 26 Hitchhiker
Poland, Maine
36.1 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The glowing ghost of Route 26 is a hitchhiker, a young lady in a fancy dress. Some tales tell that she was a bride who was killed in a fatal accident in the 1930s; others say she was a teen on her way to the prom. Another version says she ...
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Sise Inn - Hotel Portsmouth
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
36.2 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
This historic inn is under new ownership, but the ghosts here have blatantly refused to move out. Paranormal activity reported here includes cold spots, doors opening and closing of their own accord and a rocking chair that rocks by itself, as well as a playful male entity. (Submitted by Callum ...
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Three Chimneys Inn
Durham, New Hampshire
38 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
A ghost named Hannah is believed to reside here. She likes to hide objects and play havoc with anything electric. She has been known to play with the hair of sleeping staff members, and her apparition has been seen as well. Other spirits may linger here with Hannah; guests have ...
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Smith Hall - University of New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire
38.2 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Reportedly, a ghost woman roams the hallways and visits residents in the middle of the night. (Submitted by Victor T)
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Appledore Island - Golden Girl Point
Kittery, Maine
38.5 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
A female form, with blonde waist-length hair, appears on the beach. She is said to be the mistress of the famed pirate Blackbeard. Those who live nearby have seen her standing alone, looking out to sea; some have even heard her cry out "He will come again."
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Star Island
Rye, New Hampshire
39.2 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Rumor has it that on Star Island long ago, an old man committed suicide. Now, the ghost of an old man has been seen wandering the Star Island resort. He has white hair and a white beard. Apparitions of a little boy, a lady in white and a black dog ...
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Ray's Seafood Restaurant
Rye, New Hampshire
40 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The ghost who haunts Ray's is called Goldie; she haunts the top floor. She and her sister Blanche lived here when the building was a residence but both moved to retirement homes in the 1960s. Goldie's apparition is believed to show up here because her belongings had been stored in ...
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Hotel Crypt
Lewiston, Maine
40.7 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Welcome to The Hotel Crypt, the only attraction of its kind in America -- possibly the world. In 1907, Father Wallace, the first priest of St. Patrick's Church in Lewiston, Maine, was laid to rest in a crypt below the church's mortuary chapel. Today, except for the ...
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Auburn Public Library
Auburn, Maine
40.8 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
The 1903 library is haunted by a ghostly smiling man. Staff have reportedly seen him staring down at them from inside the building, but upon investigation, the place is empty. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Tuc Me Inn
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
42.4 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
Witnesses have heard disembodied voices and footsteps at night and doors have been known to close by themselves. The piano in the main lobby plays by itself, although it is a regular instrument, not a player piano. Reports say the inn may no longer be in operation.
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Alton Town Hall
Alton, New Hampshire
42.5 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
At Alton Town Hall, a ghost of a rugged outdoorsman is one of the many haunts believed to be in residence.
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Outer Heron Island
Boothbay, Maine
43.5 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
A headless sea captain's ghost is rumored to linger here, searching for his head. According to legend, he lost his noggin long ago in a nearby shipwreck.
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0The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Boothbay Harbor, Maine
44.2 miles from Old Orchard Beach, ME
It is said that at the Boothbay Opera House, the ghost of an unknown soul haunts a room on the second floor.
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