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Mirkwood Cafe
Arlington, Washington
8.3 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
This former church now houses an upbeat café and tattoo parlour, and is rumoured to be haunted. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Rucker Mansion
Everett, Washington
9.5 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Mrs. Rucker herself is believed to haunt Rucker Mansion. Reports say she leapt to her death from a bedroom window. She has been heard playing the piano.
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Stanwood Hotel and Saloon
Stanwood, Washington
10.8 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
I lived there for a few years just a few houses down the road from it and worked directly across the street at my fathers restaurant which people also said was "haunted" we even had kids from the local school come ask us questions because it was apparently ...
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Cabbage Patch Restaurant
Snohomish, Washington
15.3 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Staff are aware of activity. We ate lunch there and my sister's coffee cup moved across the table.. on it's own. The staff say the old house used to be home to a family and the spirit is a little girl who fell off the upper staircase and died. (Submitted by Mary ...
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The Oxford Saloon
Snohomish, Washington
15.4 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
The historic saloon, built in 1900, was originally Blackman’s Dry Goods Store. But it's been a saloon (and, some say, bordello) since around 1910. Legend has it that a policeman named Henry was stabbed to death here while trying to break up a fight. His ghost is said to remain, ...
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The Rock
Lynnwood, Washington
20 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Before this site was The Rock, it was The Tankee diner but before that it was a restaurant called "The crab tree" (something like that). The book keeper was embezzling money in the 50's. When the restaurant was going out of business she hung herself in the basement. Phenomenons: -a server claims ...
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Edmonds Theatre
Edmonds, Washington
21.5 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Built in the early 1900s, the theater was purchased and renovated by a new owner in the 1980s. Witnesses say a shadowy figure surrounded by a glowing aura appears walking down an aisle.
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Water Street Hotel
Port Townsend, Washington
23.4 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Located in the historic H.D. Hill building in downtown Port Townsend, this hotel has had it's fair share of haunted activity. There have been many cases of people taking pictures of orbs as well as several sightings of men in top hats walking the halls at night only to ...
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Walker-Ames House
Poulsbo, Washington
23.5 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Port Gamble was founded in 1853 by Maine businessmen Pope and Talbot. They established a saw mill in 1853 that ran until 1995 making it the longest running saw mill in U.S. history. The town of Port Gamble has always been and still is a company-owned town and is one ...
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Captain Whidbey Inn
Coupeville, Washington
23.5 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
At this early 1900s inn, folks say the apparition of an older woman roams the halls. Witnesses also have heard the ghostly sound of girls laughing in one room, and in another, a ghost makes an impression in a bed. There is also said to be a haunted cabin on ...
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Rothschild House Museum
Port Townsend, Washington
23.6 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
From its construction in 1868 to 1959, the manor house has been home to various members of the Rothschild family, some of whom are still believed to haunt what is now a museum. Visitors to the house have heard slamming doors and felt cold spots, A sad entity has been ...
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The Palace Hotel
Port Townsend, Washington
23.6 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
The Palace Hotel was formerly a brothel that closed down during the war, when it was refurbished and opened as a historic hotel. The Palace Hotel is believed to be haunted by at least ten spirits, including the former sea captain who constructed the hotel. The most well known apparition ...
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Ann Starrett Mansion Bed and Breakfast
Port Townsend, Washington
23.6 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
This glorious 1899 mansion, now a hotel, is home to several resident spirits. The first is that of a red haired woman in a white gown, who has been seen floating through the hotel and on the stairs. She is believed to be the apparition of Ann Starrett, the namesake ...
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Holly Hill House
Port Townsend, Washington
23.8 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Although the bed and breakfast is no longer in operation and now a private residence, the spirits who haunt the historic manor house have not moved on. The apparition of a gentleman in old-fashioned clothing has been seen on the staircase, and in a bedroom on the uppers floor, the ...
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Maltby Cemetery
Woodinville, Washington
24.3 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Apparitions of women and children in ragged clothing have been reported at this cemetery, and legend tells of an old underground crypt that was once here. Teens who used the cemetery for a hangout said when you reached the bottom of the stairs and turned around, you could see a ...
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Manresa Castle
Port Townsend, Washington
25.1 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Two ghosts are said to haunt Manresa Castle. The first is a young woman named Kate who is said to have leapt to her death from her room (306) in despair after her lover either failed to show up, or was killed. The other is the ghost of ...
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Chateau Ste. Michelle
Kirkland, Washington
26.6 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Manor House was built on land once owned by lumber and dairy baron Fredrick Stimson, and the early 1900s Stimson mansion still remains on the land. A folk legend tells of Mr. Stimson's affair with a servant named Elizabeth, who became pregnant. When Mrs. Stimson found ...
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Northern State Hospital
Sedro-Woolley, Washington
29.1 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Northern State Mental Hospital opened in 1912, and was said to be the site of many deaths, at least partially due to experimental trans-orbital lobotomies. It operated as a hospital until 1976, and today the site holds a job corps and a drug rehab center...and some ghosts. A prankster ghost ...
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Cascades Job Corp
Sedro-Woolley, Washington
29.4 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
This site has just about every type of haunt imaginable, from a poltergeist named Frank who throws things, to spooky lights, to apparitions of a little girl playing ball and a man who searches for her. There are unexplained voices and cold chills, a haunted underground tunnel system, and much ...
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College Inn
Seattle, Washington
31.5 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
This inn, originally built in 1909, boasts a haunted pub. A musical male ghost has been seen there, and it's said that he also may be heard playing the piano when no one else is in the room.
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Anacortes Museum
Anacortes, Washington
32.9 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
This historic museum houses maritime artefacts from the past of this fishing town, and is rumoured to be haunted. Some of the phenomena reported here includes disembodied footsteps, cold spots and the apparition of a former librarian, probably searching for an overdue book. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Baltic Room
Seattle, Washington
34.4 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Local legend tells of the ghosts of a young 1930s couple who haunt this drinking and dancing spot. The woman is known to look down from the balcony, watching the piano player, and the fedora-ed man walks around as if looking for somebody. One witness claimed that a charcoal drawing ...
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Hotel Andra
Seattle, Washington
34.5 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
At this 1920s hotel, which used to be called Claremont Hotel, the sounds of wild carousing in the Roaring '20s have been heard. Witnesses have described loud jazz music, breaking glass and voices. Apparitions have also been seen. The living guests often complain about the noise, but to no avail. ...
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Mayflower Park Hotel Seattle
Seattle, Washington
34.6 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
At this location in 1914 was The Crystal Pool, an indoor swimming pool, and it soon after became a boxing venue and then a KKK meetingplace. In 1943 it was turned into a church, until the building was torn down in 2003. When the new hotel was being built, construction ...
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Moore Theatre
Seattle, Washington
34.7 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
The theater is reported to be the site of a drug overdose by deceased Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. Some say that theater namesake Mr. Moore still resides here, as well as some of the female actresses who performed on this stage long ago. A phantom smell of cigar smoke has ...
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Butterworth Building
Seattle, Washington
34.7 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Originally a mortuary, this turn-of-the-century building is said to be popular with the spirit set. It now houses Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub. The site has been featured on TV's Ghost Adventures.
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Sorrento Hotel
Seattle, Washington
34.8 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Guests at this haunted hotel have reported seeing the apparition of a woman on the fourth floor near room 408. Disembodied footsteps also have been reported, as well as glasses that move on their own in the hotel bar.
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Il Bistro Restaurant
Seattle, Washington
34.9 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
This quirky bar and restaurant is the perfect spot for a paranormal night out. With a bartender who can read minds and a variety of all types of spirits (including some ghostly ones), it is not hard to see why people, dead and alive, are dying to get in. Some ...
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Carnation Cemetery
Carnation, Washington
35.2 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Among the eerie things reported in this cemetery are disembodied footsteps and whispers, the apparition of a woman in a white dress (sometimes with a young boy), apparitions that show up in your peripheral vision and unexplained pains suffered by visitors.
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Seattle Underground Tunnels
Seattle, Washington
35.3 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
The allegedly haunted Seattle Underground Tunnels, according to Ghost Hunters, are available for touring. Two popular paranormal hot spots at this historic area are a former prostitute hangout and a bank vault. Some feel that the ghostly voices heard here are simply normal sounds coming down from the street level, ...
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Central Saloon - Central Tavern
Seattle, Washington
35.4 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Originally Watson Brothers Famous Restaurant in 1901, the Central Saloon was popular with gold miners and has hosted well-known area music artists like Jimi Hendrix, Alice in Chains, Nirvana and Soundgarden. It's also a hot spot for paranormal activity, according to both patrons and employees who have seen apparitions and ...
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Historic Panama Hotel Bed and Breakfast
Seattle, Washington
35.4 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
The 1910 hotel is rumoured to be haunted. Reports of paranormal activity include doors slamming, windows being rattled by unseen hands and a ghostly couple clad in 1920's attire who have been seen having a conversation on the upper floor. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Wing Luke Museum
Seattle, Washington
35.5 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
This historic building houses artefacts related to the oriental past of the city, and is believed to be haunted by a vengeful spirit. On occasions where contrasting religious displays were put adjacent to each other, the glass cases would shatter of their own accord. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Madison's Diner
Bainbridge Island, Washington
35.7 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
This old-fashioned diner was built back in the 1940's, and was shipped to the island recently to begin a new life; although a former owner appears to have stayed behind. Staff at the restaurant have heard people calling their name and had weird experiences while working late shifts. Employees ...
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Mount Baker Hotel
Concrete, Washington
37.6 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Witnesses describe the haunt at this hotel as 4-year-old little girl, who was said to be beaten to death by her mother. The apparition has red hair, a pink shirt and denim shorts, and she is said to (unsuccessfully) try to push guests down the stairs. At times, folks have ...
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Bush House Country Inn
Index, Washington
37.6 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Although this inn is said to be closed for restoration, the 1889 inn is the home of a ghost named Annabel. When poor Annabel heard her soon-to-be husband was killed in an explosion while working in the nearby mines, and she hanged herself in distress. But as it turns out, ...
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Calamity Jane's
Seattle, Washington
38.7 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Reminiscent of a western saloon, this restaurant and bar has old world charm and character; and even some ghosts. The most commonly reported apparition is a man in a bowler hat who has appeared to patrons at the main bar area. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Jules Maes Saloon and Eatery
Seattle, Washington
38.8 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
An elegant female spirit in old-fashioned dress has appeared to staff and diners near the restroom of this upmarket restaurant and bar. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Antique Importers
Issaquah, Washington
41.2 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Formerly a gas station and repair shop, the Antique Importers building is notorious for activity. 2 spirits inhabit the space... both were 2 long time Issaquah residents and worked at the gas station. They are friendly and helpful. The woman who used to run a consignment shop out of ...
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Baby Doll Rd
Port Orchard, Washington
41.7 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
It was approximately 4:28 pm some time in March of 2015. I drove my 4x4 north on Baby Doll Rd. hoping to get "out of town" for an hour so to clear my head. I brought my camera and had planned on using my 4 wheel drive on the trail ...
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Bayview Cemetery
Bellingham, Washington
45.1 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Among the legends connected with this cemetery are a floating apparition, hot spots and haunted monuments. One is called the Death Bed and rumor has it that anyone who lies on it will move their death closer. Another haunted monument, Angel Eyes, is believed to be home to a spirit ...
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The Bellingham Herald Building
Bellingham, Washington
45.4 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
This historic heritage-listed building serves as the headquarters for the town newspaper, and dates back to 1926. The building is rumoured to be haunted, and features an elevator that moves around from floor to floor of its own accord. It is believed to be haunted by a former elevator ...
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Spark Museum
Bellingham, Washington
45.7 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
This haunted electrical pioneering museum features disembodied footsteps and a spook that plays musical instruments. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Mount Baker Theatre
Bellingham, Washington
45.7 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Witnesses describe voices, noises, apparitions, orbs, and cold spots in the corridors in this historic theater, which originally opened in 1927 and was renovated in 1996. Legend has it that where the theater was originally built, the home of a young woman named Judy had to be bulldozed to make ...
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Old Town Cafe
Bellingham, Washington
45.7 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
This delightfully quaint urban café is housed in a building dating back to the 1890's, and is rumoured to be haunted. Staff have reported the sound of piano music, dishes that float around the kitchen and a female apparition in a white dress on the second floor. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Orcas Hotel
John Sam Lake, Washington
46.6 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
This delightful landmark hotel has been in operation for over a century, and has numerous ghost stories attached to its long and colourful past. The most significant is of former innkeeper Octavia Van Moorhem, who still keeps an eye on the establishment despite the fact that she passed away ...
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Rosario Resort
Eastsound, Washington
46.9 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
It's an unusual ghost who haunts this resort. Employees say the wife of a former owner of the building, before it became a resort, has been spotted on the second floor wearing a 1930s red dress and riding her motorcycle. She has also been seen on the third floor.
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Starvation Heights
Olalla, Washington
49.2 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Linda Burfield Hazzard and her husband Sam ran a sanitarium in the 1900s. Hazzard believed in "therapeutic fasting," or treating illness with extreme starvation. More than 40 patients died as a result of this treatment. Hazzard also was convicted of forging patients' wills in order to steal their valuables. The ...
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Skykomish Hotel
Kent, Washington
49.4 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
Reports say this hotel is no longer open, but it used to be a bed-and-breakfast where a Blue Lady walked, and maybe still walks. She is said to have been a prostitute in the days when the location was a speakeasy, and was killed by her new boyfriend, who flew ...
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Greater Kent Historical Society - Bereiter House
Kent, Washington
50.2 miles from John Sam Lake, WA
The historic house museum was built in 1907 for the town mayor and his wife, and was leased to the local historical society in 1996. Ever since, visitors and staff have reported various strange occurrences, including objects being moved around by unseen hands, cold spots, ghostly voices and the ...
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