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0The 1875 Inn - Tilton Inn
Tilton, New Hampshire
3 miles from Franklin, NH
The ghost of a 12-year-old girl named Laura who was killed in a fire in the 1800s is said to haunt the historic 1875 Inn, once called the Tilton Inn. Her apparition has been seen by many guests, and the inn has been featured on TV's Ghost Hunters. Author David ...
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Steele Hill Resort
Sanbornton, New Hampshire
8.3 miles from Franklin, NH
An apparition of a man is said to walk through the halls and offices in the corporate office, opening doors and windows. He often whistles as he walks.
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Colonial Theater
Laconia, New Hampshire
10.6 miles from Franklin, NH
At this turn-of-the-century theater, reports have come from witnesses who have heard disembodied voices and the sound of people walking throughout the building.
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The Nutmeg Inn
Meredith, New Hampshire
14.4 miles from Franklin, NH
Built in 1763, the inn is haunted by a ghost the staff have nicknamed Charlie. The inn is believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad and also a boardinghouse that once expelled two students for being Hitler Youths. Witnesses have described cold spots, apparitions turning up in ...
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The Crazy Gringo - Nothin' Fancy
Gilford, New Hampshire
14.7 miles from Franklin, NH
Formerly a bar and grill called Nothin' Fancy and now the Crazy Gringo, the place is said to be haunted by a woman whose voice has been heard in the kitchen and dining areas. Doors mysteriously unlock and open by themselves, and an apparition has been seen in the second-floor ...
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Winnipesaukee Marketplace
Laconia, New Hampshire
14.7 miles from Franklin, NH
Dating as far back as the 1880s when it was the Lakeside Inn, Winnipesaukee Marketplace is said to be haunted. Folks have reported cold spots, strong energy fields, and a feeling that something unseen was there with them. Some say on full-moon nights an apparition of a hanged man can ...
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Kimball Castle
Gilford, New Hampshire
16.5 miles from Franklin, NH
Benjamin Ames Kimball finished his castle in 1899 and died in 1919. In more recent times, the castle, now in disrepair, was put up for sale and Locke's Hill Nature Preserve was created on the land, with hiking and skiing trails. In the 1960s and 1970s vandals stole every piece ...
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Colby-Sawyer College
New London, New Hampshire
16.6 miles from Franklin, NH
At Colby-Sawyer College's Colby Dorm, footsteps and rattling doorknobs have been heard in the night, and gusts of wind seem to come from nowhere. And at the Colgate Building, the apparition of a dark man in a hat has been seen leaning over a railing or walking around the tower ...
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Siam Orchid
Concord, New Hampshire
17.2 miles from Franklin, NH
At this Thai restaurant, witnesses have seen glasses moving across the tables and heard phantom voices in the dining room and kitchen. Residents who live above the restaurant say strange noises can be heard coming from the restaurant late at night when no one is there.
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Blaser's Fireside Tavern
Hopkinton, New Hampshire
17.6 miles from Franklin, NH
Blaser's Fireside Tavern's ghosts may cause your car battery to fail just so you will stop at the tavern. The owners say it happens on a regular basis. When they leave the tavern, the car starts up just fine. A ghost called Frank makes footsteps and likes to shake things ...
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Alton Town Hall
Alton, New Hampshire
21.4 miles from Franklin, NH
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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Plymouth State University
Plymouth, New Hampshire
21.9 miles from Franklin, NH
Plymouth State University is rumored to have several haunts. The 1800s Mary Lyon Residence Hall is said to be haunted by a malicious female spirit who lingers in the basement. The ghost of Mary Lyon herself also is said to appear in the underground tunnels, looking for her lover. And, ...
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Tuc Me Inn
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
23.6 miles from Franklin, NH
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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Palace Theatre
Manchester, New Hampshire
32.7 miles from Franklin, NH
Palace Theatre opened in 1915 and is now restored, and is rumored to be haunted by a female apparition who appears on the stage. Paranormal activity is known to happen in the balcony and backstage as well. The theater has been featured on an episode of TV's Ghost Hunters.
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Topstone Mill
Claremont, New Hampshire
35.4 miles from Franklin, NH
Topstone Mill, a former shoe and furniture manufacturing plant, was empty for years until new residents turned the bottom floors into an eatery. But the new people have been bitten by invisible teeth, had objects thrown at them, heard footsteps and seen apparitions through the windows. The site has been ...
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Murray Hall
Marlow, New Hampshire
35.8 miles from Franklin, NH
Legend has it that at a 1624 Halloween party ended in disaster when a fire burned the building and killed 70 partygoers. Apparitions of many costumed characters have been reported, as well as a sense of being watched.
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Comfort Inn - White River Junction
Hartford, Vermont
37.1 miles from Franklin, NH
Local legend has it that Room 112 is haunted by a woman who committed suicide there. Her ghost tampers with the electronic key entry system, and guests who stay here report an eerie feeling of being watched.
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Hi-Vu Motor Inn
Rochester, New Hampshire
37.2 miles from Franklin, NH
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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Sumner Falls - Hartland Rapids
Plainfield, New Hampshire
37.7 miles from Franklin, NH
Apparitions of loggers have been spied floating down the Connecticut River near the Hartland Rapids and Sumner Falls, and on the nearby trails, a tall phantom in black clothing and a black hat has been seen.
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The Norwich Inn
Norwich, Vermont
38 miles from Franklin, NH
The 1890 Victorian inn near Dartmouth College is said to be the place that inspired the setting of TV show “Newhart.” Another inn, built in 1797, stood here before the Norwich. Room 20 is home to the apparition of a woman who also has been seen in the dining room. ...
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Indian Shutters
Charlestown, New Hampshire
38.8 miles from Franklin, NH
Reports say the Indian Shutters restaurant is now closed, but it was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a general, a former resident, seen upstairs in the restaurant owner's living area. Also, the ghost of a woman in a white, flowing dress was reported in the dining room ...
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0Loon Pond
Acton, Maine
38.9 miles from Franklin, NH
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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Camp Farnsworth
Fairlee, Vermont
39.7 miles from Franklin, NH
In Keushk, the camp's theater and gathering hall, witnesses have reported cold spots and feelings of uneasiness. Also, the apparition of a woman has been seen holding a kerosene lamp and walking slowly between the living areas. Locals call her The Lady of the Lamp and accept her as the ...
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Tortilla Flat
Merrimack, New Hampshire
39.7 miles from Franklin, NH
At the Mexican Restaurant Tortilla Flat, believed to be haunted, witnesses have seen strange phenomena such as shadow figures and objects that move about on their own.
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The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm
Hartford, Vermont
40.6 miles from Franklin, NH
Built as a private home by Joseph Marsh IV in 1793, the historic inn and farm was purchased by John Porter in 1845. He and his wife Jane lived there until they passed, John in 1886 and Jane in 1900. Jane Porter's ghost is said to reside in the inn. ...
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Inn at Clearwater Pond
Hartford, Vermont
40.7 miles from Franklin, NH
Mr. Tewksbury committed suicide here in the early 1800's. He lurks in our hallways, family room, backyard and guest rooms. I have seen him many times, my housekeepers have seen him, my guests have seen him. He can be either male or female. He knocks on ...
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Haunted Railroad Bridge
Hartford, Vermont
40.8 miles from Franklin, NH
An 1887 railroad disaster occurred here when the Montreal Express fell over the old wooden bridge, killing over 30 people. The ghost of a victim, 13-year-old Joe McCabe, is said to appear here. Some say Joe didn't actually die in the wreck but suffered tragically when he watched his father ...
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Parsonsfield Seminary
Parsonsfield, Maine
41.7 miles from Franklin, NH
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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Smith Hall - University of New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire
41.8 miles from Franklin, NH
Reportedly, a ghost woman roams the hallways and visits residents in the middle of the night. (Submitted by Victor T)
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Vale End Cemetery
Wilton, New Hampshire
42 miles from Franklin, NH
The Blue Lady is the famous ghost of Vale End Cemetery, thought to be Mary Ritter, who passed away in 1808, some say, because her husband buried her alive. Others say she was murdered by a devil-worshipping cult. Her ghost appears as a blue, human-sized light over her grave, usually ...
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The Common Man Restauruant
Merrimack, New Hampshire
42.5 miles from Franklin, NH
The Common Man Tavern was built by Matthew Thornton in 1797 as a wedding present for his son James. But a few years later, James committed suicide. Today, witnesses report ghostly footsteps and several apparitions, but not ones belonging to James. Folks have seen a Native American, a little girl, ...
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Three Chimneys Inn
Durham, New Hampshire
42.5 miles from Franklin, NH
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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Dover Mills
Dover, New Hampshire
42.5 miles from Franklin, NH
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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Lorden Plaza
Milford, New Hampshire
42.8 miles from Franklin, NH
Folks here have noticed an apparition of a man in blue jeans and a plaid flannel shirt with a tape measure on his belt. He walked along the plaza, disappearing into a plywood wall.
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Hartness House Inn
Springfield, Vermont
42.9 miles from Franklin, NH
Builder James Hartness was an inventor who worked with machines and tools, and he built a system of underground tunnels in which to work uninterrupted. His underground rooms included a library, workshop, lavatory, study and lounge. Witnesses say something supernatural here causes objects to disappear and show up in another ...
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0The Haunted Inn
Sanford, Maine
42.9 miles from Franklin, NH
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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Stark Cemetery
Conway, New Hampshire
45.3 miles from Franklin, NH
Reports say that at this cemetery, which glows at night, two large red eyes appear and follow visitors up and down Stark Road.
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Readmore Inn
Rockingham, Vermont
45.6 miles from Franklin, NH
Also known as the William A. Hall House or the Babbitt House, the inn, housed in a structure originally built in 1892, is said to be haunted by a ghost who resides in the Cook's Room.
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Country Tavern
Nashua, New Hampshire
45.7 miles from Franklin, NH
The historic Country Tavern restaurant is housed in a place that was built in 1741 and was once owned by English sea captain Ford and his young wife Elizabeth. Legend has it that when he was off to sea for an extended time, he came home to find Elizabeth had ...
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Indian Rock Road
Nashua, New Hampshire
46.5 miles from Franklin, NH
The dark wooded road reportedly leads to a meadow, a popular teen hangout. It is said to have cold spots and a malevolent force that watches over everyone there.
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Sumner Knight Chapel - Woodland Cemetery
Keene, New Hampshire
46.7 miles from Franklin, NH
It is said that an unhappy spirit resides in the chapel, and outside resides a spirit of a little girl who has been heard giggling. Most interestingly, it is said that those who use curse words near the chapel will find that they have the taste of soap in their ...
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Pine Hill Cemetery - Blood Cemetery
Hollis, New Hampshire
47 miles from Franklin, NH
Pine Hill Cemetery, also known as Blood Cemetery because of the name Abel Blood on a tombstone, is reported to be haunted by the entire Blood family who were allegedly murdered in the 1800s. The spirit of the little boy of the family has been seen by drivers passing by ...
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J. Michael's Family Sports Pub
Windham, New Hampshire
47.5 miles from Franklin, NH
Once Numero's Mexican Restaurant, once with apparitions on the second floor, footsteps in the attic, lights that worked on their own and silverware that jumped off tables, the place has was renovated and is now J. Michael's Family Sports Pub. No hauntings have been reported since the renovations.
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0Huntress Hall - Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire
47.8 miles from Franklin, NH
Built in 1926, this college dorm is said to be haunted by Harriet Huntress herself, the board-of-education higher-up for whom the dorm was named. Strange noises have come from the attic, where it is reported that Ms. Huntress' wheelchair still sits.
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0William Fogg Library
Eliot, Maine
48 miles from Franklin, NH
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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Saxtons River Inn
Rockingham, Vermont
48.1 miles from Franklin, NH
The inn, built in 1834, is believed to be haunted by an entity that has been noticed in the ballroom as well as in other places around the premises. In addition, a female ghost has been known to haunt Room 3.
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Windham Restaurant
Windham, New Hampshire
48.2 miles from Franklin, NH
Windham Restaurant is housed in a former 1812 home once owned by the Dinsmore family. Witnesses here have noticed something playing with their hair (especially blondes), cold chills, something unseen that unclasps their jewelry and moves objects in the house. Prop Christmas packages are moved by a prankish spirit and ...
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Saxtons River Cemetery
Rockingham, Vermont
48.3 miles from Franklin, NH
Visitors to this cemetery have reported "negative vibes" and a feeling that they are being followed. When they turn around, no one is there.
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The Notchland Inn
Hart's Location, New Hampshire
48.6 miles from Franklin, NH
A tombstone in the inn's front parlor reads "1778. Nancy Barton. Died in a snowstorm in pursuit of her faithless lover." Nancy's is a well-known local legend. When her fiance ran off with her dowry, she suspected which way he had gone and followed him on foot. The man had ...
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Golden Stage Inn Bed and Breakfast
Cavendish, Vermont
49.8 miles from Franklin, NH
Erected in 1788 and originally a stagecoach stop, the historic inn was believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad. A male and a female ghost are said to reside here, and the female is said to be constantly brushing her hair.
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