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Beech Creek Furst Corner
Beech Creek, Pennsylvania
19.1 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
It's not only your eyes and ears that may detect haunted happenings here, but your nose may get in on the action too. Folks say at this restaurant you can smell ghostly cigar smoke from its old days. So the story goes, former owner Mr. Furst died in a fire ...
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Hotel Iola
Millville, Pennsylvania
38.4 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Although this 19th-century hotel building was a restaurant for a while during recent years, it is now reportly empty and up for sale. The place was said to be haunted, as evidenced by bar stools that rotated by themselves, shadowy forms appearing in long black dresses, and faces wearing Victorian-style ...
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Riverside Cabaret
Port Trevorton, Pennsylvania
40.8 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Riverside Cabaret (previously called "Wild J's") has had several paranormal events that occur almost weekly. Orbs have been seen both live and recorded on CCTV. Several staff have reported an hearing a male voice talk to them, a woman's sobbing is constantly heard in the basement, and many ...
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Penn State University
State College, Pennsylvania
41.7 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Several buildings at Penn State University are allegedly haunted, including Pattee Library, said to be visited by the spirit of Betsy Aardsma, stabbed to death in the stacks in 1969. Schwab Auditorium is haunted by a former university president (who, incidentally, also haunts the Botany department building) as well as ...
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Irondale Inn
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
43.9 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Three ghosts are said to reside at this inn set on the site of an old plantation, one of which is an elderly female who likes to close doors behind the guests. The inn's ghosts are said to come from a large heating vent located in the basement. The owners ...
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Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
44.5 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Bloomsburg University is believed to be haunted, at least in a few of its buildings. For example, the Harvey A. Andruss Library is reported to have a ghostly man who appears on the fourth floor, asking library visitors to change his diaper. And in the Haas Center, campus legend says ...
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Green Gables Hotel and Restaurant
Lewistown, Pennsylvania
45.3 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Ghosts here include a woman who haunts the kitchen (especially the walk-in cooler). She is said to whisper "Turn off the lights" and move objects in the kitchen. Often seen on the second floor is the ghost of an African-American man who wears 1800s clothing. He is usually near the ...
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The Inn at Turkey Hill
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
45.3 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Housed in an 1839 farmhouse, the inn is said to be haunted by an owner's mother, who died in the building. Her perfume has been detected, and she is said to walk the place at night. The rocking chair on the porch would move as well. Folks who rented the ...
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Fishing Creek Lodge Bed and Breakfast
Benton, Pennsylvania
46.8 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Multiple appearances of ghost(s) in different rooms to different guests. Doors opened on their own, unexplained noises at night. (Submitted by Karen Parsons)
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Academia Girl’s School
Port Royal, Pennsylvania
50.1 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Academia Girl’s School is the ruins of an 1800s building destroyed by fire. Many legends surround the place, including that a gardener set the fire to cover his tracks after raping and killing many students. Another says the girls at the school all died of a mysterious illness. The ghosts ...
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Amity Hall
Duncannon, Pennsylvania
55.1 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Although the Amity Hall burned to the ground in the late 2000s, it was alleged to be extremely active with the haunts. A man was said to have killed his wife by stabbing her on the porch sofa, then killed his children and himself upstairs. Apparitions, black figures and flashes ...
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Econolodge
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
59.9 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
I was an opening GM before when it had lost its flag from a Ramada. I was in the back of the back closet and there were just 2 people in the building the front desk person and I was getting food for the downtown pantry and trying to organize ...
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Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey
Grantville, Pennsylvania
64.9 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
According to reports, a haunting incident occurred in one of the rooms here at night. The apparition of a girl appeared walking around inside the room, until she walked through a wall and disappeared.
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Elmira College
Elmira, New York
66.1 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Spookiness abounds at Elmira College, some say. Take Cowles Hall, where some say eerie lights float down hallways and whispering comes from nowhere. Some believe the building is split down the middle, with one good and one evil half. And an empty fourth-floor room of Tompkins Hall is rumored to ...
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Harrisburg State Hospital
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
66.6 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
The Harrisburg State Hospital was known as Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital from 1851 to 1937. It's rumored to be the site of some violent poltergeist activity. The hospital was closed in 2006 and the building currently is used for office space. The movie "Girl, Interrupted" starring Winona Ryder and Angelina ...
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Lindenwald Haus
Elmira, New York
67.3 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Lindenwald Haus has been housing aged and destitute men, women and orphans for 140 years. As the need to house civil war widows waned the owner entered into an agreement with the city of Elmira to provide housing and shelter for local residents. The original charter for the building was to ...
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Bureau of State Library
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
67.8 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
We have had several reports at the State Library of lights turning on and off after closing time, the lids to the copiers open and close with no one around, and there is a tale of people seeing "The White Woman" in the library. We have offered a "spooky ...
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Buck Hotel and Tavern
Jonestown, Pennsylvania
68.2 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
If you don't believe in ghosts, you will after a visit to this historic hotel. Built in 1804, there is much unknown about certain time periods in the hotel's history. Several of the predominant spirits haunting the place are a young girl often seen walking the halls, an old man ...
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Carlisle Barracks
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
68.7 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Carlisle Barracks is a military school that was attended by the likes of John J. Pershing and Dwight D. Eisenhower. It was originally a military post that began in the 1700s. Ghostly band music is said to come from the bandstand, tunes from around the turn of the century. The ...
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The Hotel Hershey
Hershey, Pennsylvania
69.9 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
At this 1930s hotel, chocolate mogul Mr. Hershey himself is said to linger in spirit. His apparition has been seen, and doors open and close by themselves. Footsteps have been heard in the wine cellar, and there have been many other unexplained sounds throughout the building.
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Union Canal House
Hershey, Pennsylvania
70.1 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
This restaurant, which dates back to the 18th century, is said to be one of the oldest buildings in the town. At the bar, people have felt like they've been touched by an unseen hand, and objects have been reported to move on their own. Room 104 is said to ...
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Lebanon Valley College
Annville, Pennsylvania
71.8 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
At the Mary Capp Green residence hall, students are not the only ones in residence. A little ghost girl is rumored to be here, as evidenced by sounds of her giggling and ball-bouncing.
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Welles House
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
72.1 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
The circa-1860 Welles House, built by industrialist Augustus C. Laning, has been compared to the Amityville Horror house. Strange deaths and tragedies followed Laning: His factories burned down and his nephew was killed after a lightning strike began a fire in the barn, trapping him under the body of a ...
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Inn 422
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
73.6 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
This historic Victorian estate is said to be haunted by original builder Mr. Coleman's daughter, Anne. She committed suicide by laudanum poisoning in 1819, rather than go on without her love, whom her father refused to allow her to marry. Her apparition has been seen extinguishing candles, opening or closing ...
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The Old Jail Museum
Smethport, Pennsylvania
74.2 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Ralph Crossmire, executed for murdering his mother, haunts his former cell. People who occupied it after his death would report seeing him. Now, as a museum, guests and employees report that Crossmire is more of a prankster than a threat. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Mishler Theatre
Altoona, Pennsylvania
76 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
This 1906 theater building, still in operation today, is said to be home to three ghosts: Mr. Isaac Mishler, a howling dog, and a female spirit who plays pranks in the restroom.
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Railroaders Memorial Museum
Altoona, Pennsylvania
76.1 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
The Railroaders Museum is said to be haunted by a spirit named Frank, who has been seen all over the museum. Other apparitions have been noted as well, and employees have opened to find all the gift shop items removed from the shelves and set on the floor, and Big ...
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The Devil's Elbow
Dysart, Pennsylvania
76.5 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
The Devil's Elbow is a dangerous curve along Wopsy Road that has a story about a ghostly white lady. Legend has it that she was a new bride on her honeymoon at the Wopsononock Hotel, which burned down long ago. As their carriage rounded the Devil's Elbow, there was an ...
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Alfred University
Alfred, New York
77.5 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Alfred University is rumored to be haunted by several ghosts. Among them are a Civil War soldier who walks the hallways of The Brick, which was once used as a Civil War infirmary. Other ghosts rumored to linger here are a little boy who appears on the second floor of ...
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Owego Parkview Restaurant
Owego, New York
80.9 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Owego Parkview Restaurant, established in 2012 in an 1867 historic building, is rumored to be home to several ghosts whose voices have been recorded during ghost investigations. The owner found a sealed-up room while doing renovations, and mysterious things happen in the restaurant. For example, a phantom dinner bell chimes. ...
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C. Stouch Tavern
Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania
80.9 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
This elegant tavern was originally built in the 1700s, and after suffering two fires has been completely restored. It is named after original owner Conrad Stouch. George Washington once spent the night here, as did other digitaries. Given its long history, it's not surprising that it sees so much paranormal ...
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Calaboose Grille
Owego, New York
81 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
The building that houses the Calaboose Grille began its life over a century ago as the Owego Town Jail. In fact, “Calaboose” is Cajun slang for jail, and the foundation is reported to have been laid by a chain gang. Some believe the restaurant is haunted by prisoners who once ...
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Phillips' Rangers Monument
Saxton, Pennsylvania
83.6 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
In 1780 during the Revolutionary war, a group of rangers were engaged in a battle against the Iroquois who were fighting on behalf of the British. The natives outnumbered the rangers some five to one and the Rangers eventually surrendered. After their surrender the Rangers were tied ...
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Haldeman Mansion
Bainbridge, Pennsylvania
83.8 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Haldeman Mansion was built in the 1740s, and was purchased and enlarged by John Haldeman in 1812. John's son, Samuel Steman Haldeman, was a renowned scientist honored by Charles Darwin for his contribution to the famous book "The Origin of the Species" and by Daniel Webster for his help on ...
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The Montrose House
Montrose, Pennsylvania
83.8 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
The original building that stood here was once a jail, a funeral home, and a schoolhouse, but that building burned down in the 1920s. The current building was finished in 1926 and is said to be haunted by a little boy's ghost. He is seen often in the halls and ...
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Bube's Brewery
Mt Joy, Pennsylvania
85.2 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
The restored 1800s building complex that houses restaurants and a microbrewery may also house some spirits other than the drinking ilk. The apparition of a young woman in a long gown wandering through an art gallery, and a male ghost may reside on the premises as well. Ghost tours are ...
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The Edge of Thyme
Candor, New York
85.6 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
The owners of this B&B claim to hear footsteps walking on an uninterrupted wooden floor, despite the home having rugs on the floors. Guests have also reported waking up and seeing a White Lady ghost with blond hair standing at the foot of their bed.
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Connecticut Hill Cemetery
Jersey Shore, New York
85.8 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
This area is rumored to be the home of a group of migratory Sasquatch, or Bigfoot, creatures as well as the site of many UFO sightings, but the Connecticut Hill Cemetery ghosts don't seem to be afraid. Witnesses have seen orbs, human shapes, shadows and strange mists while visiting the ...
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St. Bonaventure University
Olean, New York
86.9 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
St. Bonaventure University has more than its share of campus ghosts. Francis Hall, once called Christ the King Seminary, is said to be haunted by the spirits of deceased monks. Devereux Hall is famous for stories of its Black Mass. Legend has it that in the 1960s, the students gathered ...
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The Railroad House Inn
Marietta, Pennsylvania
87.4 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
This inn, originally from the 1820s, is said to be haunted by the men who worked nearby as well as many other spirits. The ghost of a young girl with blonde hair has been seen, dressed in Victorian clothing, and the staff says she likes to play games. Kitchen employees ...
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The Accomac Inn
York, Pennsylvania
88 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
At this restaurant, unexplained sights and sounds abound. It was the Colye family home in the 1800s, and according to legend, young Johnny Colye fell in love with his family's hired girl. When she didn't return the feelings, he killed her in the barn, and was eventually arrested and hanged ...
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Bechtel Mansion Inn
East Berlin, Pennsylvania
88.5 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
This inn, housed in a 1897 building, has been visited by strange noises, residual smells, and a ghost named Flossie who is said to have died in the house in the 1920s. She has been seen on the turret's balcony. She also may be the one who makes objects mysteriously ...
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National Watch and Clock Museum
Columbia, Pennsylvania
89.9 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Security camera footage caught a dark anomoly wandering around. Could it be someone attached to the thousands of historical clocks and watches on display here? Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Historic York Prison
York, Pennsylvania
89.9 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
This historic prison is now abandoned, but was built in 1906 and decommissioned in 1979. Visitors have reported being followed around the building by the apparitions of criminals, and have seen and smelt someone lighting a cigarette when there is no one around. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Garrett Memorial Chapel
Keuka Park, New York
90.5 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
The sixth-century Norman Gothic-style Garrett Memorial Chapel, aka Little Chapel on the Mount, was constructed by Evelyn and Paul Garrett in memory of their son Charles, who died of tuberculosis in 1929. It is allegedly haunted by at least three ghosts: A priest, a boy, and a woman. Witnesses describe ...
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Penn Common
York, Pennsylvania
90.6 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Penn Common is said to be the favorite haunting spot of several long-deceased men, soldiers who were executed upon the orders of Anthony Wayne.
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Cashtown Inn
Orrtanna, Pennsylvania
91.1 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
This 1797 inn was named because the original innkeeper, Peter Marck, would only accept cash as payment. It has been seen on TV's Ghost Hunters, and as a setting in the movie Gettysburg. Actor Sam Elliott reportedly stayed here during its filming. The ghosts here, possibly lingering from the nearby ...
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Bundy Museum
Binghamton, New York
92.9 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
Built at the turn of the last century. The Bundy has been investigated by several teams from around the region. Activity has ranged from apparitions being seen in the 2nd floor window, energy vortexes on the 3rd floor that make t difficult to stand and an uneasy feeling in ...
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Roberson Mansion
Binghamton, New York
92.9 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
The historic Roberson Mansion, completed in 1907, is rumored to be haunted by ghost children who run in the hallways and possibly original owner Alonzo Roberson himself. An older man has been seen in the museum near closing time, only to disappear without a trace.
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Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
94.3 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
It is reported that two administrators had an experience with an elevator to another dimension. Instead of stopping at their desired floor, the elevator continued to the basement. When the door opened, they saw a thriving hospital scene, only without sound. Frightened, the two desperately finally managed to close the ...
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