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0Clear Creek Church and Cemetery
Camp Verde, Arizona
35.2 miles from Payson, AZ
This historic church was built in 1898, and was the scene of an infamous shootout. Visitors to the graveyard and church after dark claim to have seen a misty apparition moving quickly among the headstones, as if looking for someone. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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0Theodore Roosevelt Lake
Tonto Basin, Arizona
39.3 miles from Payson, AZ
The man-made lake is said to be haunted. An undiscovered Indian burial ground is reportedly the source of the "haunting' of Roosevelt Lake. The haunting appears to be limited to an uneasy feeling that people get. Whether Roosevelt lake has ghosts, it most certainly has ghost towns ...
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0Montezuma Castle National Monument
Camp Verde, Arizona
39.5 miles from Payson, AZ
Badly named as this cliff-dwelling is not a castle and has nothing to do with Montezuma, there are nevertheless those who claim it's haunted. However, it appears people think it is haunted just because something this old *has to be* haunted, as there are no actual credible reports of ...
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Canyon Lake
Roosevelt, Arizona
46.8 miles from Payson, AZ
My wife and 23 year old daughter "Charlotte" went camping in April 2016 at "Beer Can Point" which is a small camp ground with a boat dock at Canyon Lake AZ. The camp ground is only accessible by boat. Charlotte My wife and 23 year old daughter "Charlotte" went camping in ...
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McDowell Mountains
Fountain Hills, Arizona
47.7 miles from Payson, AZ
The Mcdowell Mountains are a great range of mountains, and there are a lot of homes at the base of the mountains. I live here, and I heard from a neighbor once, and heard from my brother that there are reports of a ghost plane flying overhead that makes a ...
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Ashbrook Wash
Fountain Hills, Arizona
48.4 miles from Payson, AZ
Legend claims that cold spots, ghostly noises and shadows that follow you can be found in this spot. There is also tales of a young woman who was murdered here and some people claim you can hear her screams.
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Rock Springs Cafe
Black Canyon City, Arizona
48.8 miles from Payson, AZ
This former stagecoach stopover on the railroad route housed a saloon, a general store and a hotel, and is believed by many too be one of the most haunted places in town. Staff working late hours claim to have seen the saloon doors opening and closing by themselves, and ...
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Little Daisy Motel
Cottonwood, Arizona
52.4 miles from Payson, AZ
This family-owned motel was located in the former red light district of this historic town, and is rumoured to be haunted by a ghostly prostitute. A certain room is rumoured to have a few additional hauntings for the paranormal seeker, with guests reportedly smelling perfume and hearing ghostly laughter. (Submitted ...
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Larry's Antique Store
Cottonwood, Arizona
53.5 miles from Payson, AZ
This old store is reportedly haunted by a former gas station employee called Edwin by visitors and staff, who has been seen and heard loitering around the building. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Cottonwood Civic Center
Cottonwood, Arizona
53.5 miles from Payson, AZ
This old building was formerly the town schoolhouse, and is believed to be haunted by playful spirits who can be heard laughing and whispering after dark. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Crema Cafe Coffee and Creamery
Cottonwood, Arizona
53.6 miles from Payson, AZ
This creamery and café is reportedly haunted by a misguided storekeeper, who has been known to rattle pots and pans in the main kitchen. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Ancient Pillars Greek Restaurant
Cottonwood, Arizona
53.6 miles from Payson, AZ
This restaurant was formerly a café where pilots from a local flying school would return to after a day at work. However, it is reported that the entity here is a former bootlegger, who used to own the old building. Staff have heard him moving around the rooms towards ...
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Orion Bread Company
Cottonwood, Arizona
53.7 miles from Payson, AZ
This old-fashioned bakery has been plagued by rave reviews and sightings of the apparition of a young boy wandering through the store. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Desert Outside Anthem
Phoenix, Arizona
54.1 miles from Payson, AZ
The desert area outside Anthem, AZ is a hotbed of paranormal activity. Many claim to have seen the spirits of Indians, still fighting some forgotten war. A ghostly hitchhiker carrying an old-time lantern is often seen by the side of many roads.
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Pioneer Living History Village
Phoenix, Arizona
55.1 miles from Payson, AZ
At this 90-acre complex representing an 1800s village, witnesses have seen apparitions during events. Also, a cowboy ghost is said to haunt the Pioneer Restaurant & Saloon, and in the 1885 Statehood House, staff members have heard footsteps and felt as if they were being watched.
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Superstition Mountain Museum
Apache Junction, Arizona
55.1 miles from Payson, AZ
This museum documenting the local history of the area is believed to be haunted. Staff claim to have heard disembodied footsteps and strange noises in the museum after closing time, as well as a display that likes to move around the museum of its own accord. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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0Superstition Mountains
Gold Canyon, Arizona
55.7 miles from Payson, AZ
If you've ever heard the story of the Lost Dutchman's Mine, the Superstition Mountains is where it is rumored to be located. Some claim the mine is cursed and others that the hauntings are entities protecting the location. Strange lights and shadows are seen throughout the area.
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Clarkdale Historical Museum
Clarkdale, Arizona
56 miles from Payson, AZ
This historic museum was formerly a private residence before it became a ward for ailing workers. During the mid twentieth century, the building was again converted to a police station, and had a cell built into the basement. Staff claim to have heard strange noises emanating from this lower ...
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Su Casa Mexican Restaurant
Clarkdale, Arizona
56 miles from Payson, AZ
This restaurant serves up traditional food, a great atmosphere and an abundance of ghost stories. The building was allegedly constructed over the top of an ancient burial ground, and staff and diners report seeing shadowy figures running through the restaurant and feeling a lost presence. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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0Jerome Grand Hotel
Jerome, Arizona
57.4 miles from Payson, AZ
This former hospital hosts ghosts. Lots of ghosts. The maintenance man who was crushed by the elevator, two others who committed suicide by hanging, and a plethora of other macabre events lead to a most haunting hotel indeed.
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0Ghost City Inn
Jerome, Arizona
57.5 miles from Payson, AZ
A female ghost haunts the Cleopatra Room of this hotel. A male ghost has also been seen on the veranda. Ghostly voices and doors slamming shut have also been reported.
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Surgeon's House Bed and Breakfast
Jerome, Arizona
57.5 miles from Payson, AZ
The 1917 residence of the former town surgeon is now a quaint bed and breakfast, and is rumoured to be haunted by a plethora of ghosts. The house was the scene of many extravagant parties held by the owner and his wife, and to this day guests staying at ...
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The Haunted Hamburger Restaurant - Jerome Palace
Jerome, Arizona
57.6 miles from Payson, AZ
This old-fashioned restaurant reeks of nostalgia, but according to paranormal investigators and staff members, this former boarding house does indeed have some ghostly tenants from long ago. Workers refurbishing the building reported a mischievous entity, which would frequently move their tools around and open and close doors, scaring them ...
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Mile High Grill and Inn - Clinkscale Building
Jerome, Arizona
57.6 miles from Payson, AZ
The 1899 eight bedroom historic inn is haunted by numerous apparitions. The Clinkscale Building was previously a brothel, which was burnt down in a fire, and the inn was built directly over the top of the old building. The ghost of Madam Jennie Banter moves furniture around and helps around ...
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0Spook Hall
Jerome, Arizona
57.6 miles from Payson, AZ
Formally called Lawrence Memorial Hall, it is colloquially known as Spook Hall due to the numerous incidents of ghostly occurrences.
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Nesbits Campground
Mesa, Arizona
57.6 miles from Payson, AZ
Though it is completely developed today, the former Nesbits campground is reportedly haunted. Although it is allegedly a former "Satanic ritual" spot, this is only folklore to sucker the credulous. There are reports of laughter, cold spots and shadows.
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0Hotel Connor
Jerome, Arizona
57.6 miles from Payson, AZ
The Hotel Connor is reportedly haunted by at least two spirits, one male and one female. The female is referred to as "The Lady in Red". Reports are numerous and varied as to what occurs in the hotel - from a woman whispering in your ear, being touched, ...
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Dirtwater Springs Family Dining
Apache Junction, Arizona
57.8 miles from Payson, AZ
The family dining restaurant may serve up diners more than just delicious meals; it is rumoured that some of the ghost stories surrounding the old building are true. Patrons have heard the ghostly noise of a tinkling bell, and have seen an elderly woman who used to own the ...
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Harbor Freight Tools
Apache Junction, Arizona
58.7 miles from Payson, AZ
An old man died of a heart attack in the bathroom over a decade ago. He can be distinctly seen at a distance in the aisles in the main store and in the warehouse in the back, but with any attempt to approach him or get a closer look he ...
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0Lake Pleasant
Morristown, Arizona
59.6 miles from Payson, AZ
Deaths from drownings and cliff jumpings are the source of this ghostly site. Some claim that the ghosts of Native Americans who used to inhabit the area can also be seen late at night.
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0Jefferson Park
Mesa, Arizona
60.3 miles from Payson, AZ
The ghost of a murdered woman allegedly roams the park and can be seen in the hour leading up to midnight.
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Buckhorn Bath's Motel and Museum
Mesa, Arizona
60.3 miles from Payson, AZ
This historic motel and museum is believed to be haunted. Visitors to the building claim to have strange voices, screams, sobs and ghostly laughter. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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0Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Phoenix, Arizona
61.1 miles from Payson, AZ
A guest who fell off the cliff is reported to haunt the main ballroom and the boiler room. Now the ballroom we can understand but why would anyone want to haunt a boiler room?
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Desert Ridge High School
Mesa, Arizona
61.7 miles from Payson, AZ
Kids like to creep each other out with tales of the boy who roams the halls striking the lockers.
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Vista Village Apartments
Phoenix, Arizona
62.6 miles from Payson, AZ
People who move into these apartments see shadows that move around there apartments, and hear strange noises. In some apartments, the housework is done during the night when people are asleep, without any apparent explanation. (Submitted by Callum S.)
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The Hermosa Inn
Paradise Valley, Arizona
62.8 miles from Payson, AZ
Alonzo Megargee, the original owner of the inn, has been seen in a cowboy outfit in the bar and foyer area. Toilets flush by themselves, bottles shatter and glasses break when no one is around. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Tiger House
Mesa, Arizona
62.8 miles from Payson, AZ
This small, unassuming house has a dark and evil history, and was built over the top of a cemetery. Paranormal investigators and visitors to the house have reported screams, moans, sobs, and ghostly piano music. On another occasion, a man was slapped in the face by an unseen entity. (Submitted ...
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Brass Armadillo Antiques Mall
Phoenix, Arizona
63.1 miles from Payson, AZ
People who visit the antiques mall have reported cold spots, disembodied footsteps, objects moving around and braking by themselves and the feeling of being watched. The ghost of a woman in a black dress has been seen in various parts of the building, along with various other shadowy apparitions. (Submitted by ...
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Bullion Plaza Historic Museum
Miami, Arizona
63.2 miles from Payson, AZ
This historic museum now houses a large collection of minerals and artefacts relevant to the past of the town, but some other relics of the towns past are also reportedly preserved through numerous ghost stories surrounding the museum. The third floor is reportedly haunted by a malevolent spirit, which ...
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East Circle Road - Jo Jo's Alley
Phoenix, Arizona
63.4 miles from Payson, AZ
Strange lights and reports of something banging on the roof of your car as you drive down this alley.
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Highland Junior High
Mesa, Arizona
63.4 miles from Payson, AZ
The ghost of a young girl is said to haunt the locker room of the middle school. She slams lockers, flushes toilets and turns the automatic hand dryers on. Legend claims that a young girl was killed on the farmland that the school now stands on. Some locals ...
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0Cafe Talk - Inside The Bungalow
Mesa, Arizona
63.5 miles from Payson, AZ
Once called "Cafe Talk" - this business is now called "Inside the Bungalow", in the same building. The ghost of a man and a little girl haunt this cafe. Allegedly the man's shadow can be seen moving from room to room.
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Lynx Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast
Prescott, Arizona
63.9 miles from Payson, AZ
A strange presence is felt in some of the rooms, accompanied by inexplicable cold spots. You feel like you are being watched while staying at the bed and breakfast. (Submitted by Callum S.)
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Landmark Restaurant
Mesa, Arizona
63.9 miles from Payson, AZ
Housed inside a former church, some of the phenomena reported at this restaurant includes ghostly voices, pots and pans moving around by themselves and faucets turning on and off of their own accord. Probably the apparition of an angry parishioner. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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19th Avenue and Northern Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona
64.5 miles from Payson, AZ
Before the area was renovated this spot was a local favorite for teenagers wishing to creep themselves out. Rumors abound regarding every eerie and unexplained phenomena in the former derelict buildings. No updates on whether the new shopping plaza continues to experience the same haunted happenings as ...
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0Las Casas Dorms - Arizona State University
Glendale, Arizona
64.6 miles from Payson, AZ
Are the residents of these dorms really seeing what they claim or are too many all-night "study" sessions causing their eyes to play tricks on them? Residents have reported a variety of ghostly occurrences from books falling off the shelves, doors slamming shut in front of them and voices ...
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8th Avenue and Extension Road
Mesa, Arizona
64.8 miles from Payson, AZ
Reportedly haunted by a little boy who was killed while trying to cross the road.
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0Noftsger Hill Bed and Breakfast
Globe, Arizona
64.9 miles from Payson, AZ
Lights that appear where no lights should be, spectral children and full body apparitions. Seems some children haven't left this former school.
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Fletcher Heights HOA Greenbelt
Peoria, Arizona
64.9 miles from Payson, AZ
This Greenbelts a nice place to be for walks and relaxation, and everyone in the area loves going to it. It's always very calm and nice in the evening, as well. It's a story, though, that in 2005, a man shot himself at night in the Greenbelt. They say that he ...
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