Haunted Inns And Hotels Of Virginia

Virginia's long history and many beauties attract millions of visitors each year--and some never leave. With some of the oldest inns in the country, Virginia has a multitude of options for travelers to sleep among the spirits. The historic Cavalier Hotel is haunted by the ghost of Adolph Coors, the beer magnate. Market Square Tavern is one of the original buildings in Williamsburg, and has some of the oldest haunts--including, possibly, Thomas Jefferson. The spirit of Mary Hooker still watches over her beloved home at King George's Bell Grove Plantation. The family of the former owner of Natural Bridge Hotel are said to still walk the halls of historic building--after he killed them. Plan a ghostly journey along Virginia's byways with author and paranormal expert Susan Schwartz.

Virginia's long history and many beauties attract millions of visitors each year--and some never leave. With some of the oldest inns in the country, Virginia has a multitude of options for travelers to sleep among the spirits. The historic Cavalier Hotel is haunted by the ghost of Adolph Coors, the beer magnate. Market Square Tavern is one of the original buildings in Williamsburg, and has some of the oldest haunts--including, possibly, Thomas Jefferson. The spirit of Mary Hooker still watches over her beloved home at King George's Bell Grove Plantation. The family of the former owner of Natural Bridge Hotel are said to still walk the halls of historic building--after he killed them. Plan a ghostly journey along Virginia's byways with author and paranormal expert Susan Schwartz.

Packed with chilling stories, GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS is filled with practical information for anyone who dares to spend a night in a haunted house. Frances Kermeen bought the Myrtles Plantation of St. Francisville, LA, with the dream of turning the historic site into a cozy inn. But she was shocked to discover that the property was haunted. Instead of losing customers, however, business exploded. Since then, Kermeen has traveled to over 150 haunted inns and hotels throughout the U.S. and collected some of the creepiest ghost stories ever told-and they're all true. Readers will enter the Oatman Hotel, where the distinct outline of a man, once murdered in the room, remains imprinted on the sheets-no matter how many times the maids change them. And in the garden of the Myrtles Plantation, two little girls, who were poisoned there in 1824, are often seen playing.

Join author Deran Gray as he takes you on a tour of some of the most haunted Inns and Hotels in the American South. Buildings that still bare the scars of oppression and war and are said to have spirits which still linger there to this day. Soldiers and civilians who want to make themselves known from beyond the grave. Some of these locations are said to have rooms so haunted that guests rarely stay through the whole night.

Throughout America, there are still a few historical hotels to add to your vacation list, but if you really want to have an exciting vacation, you could always visit the various haunted hotels in the nation. Some of the hotels may not have much of a story but the locals can sure tell you of the sight and sounds that have occurred throughout history. The list of haunted hotels include the Bullock Hotel in Texas White House in Fort Worth, Texas, The Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, The Equinox in Manchester Village in Vermont, The Brass Lantern in Stowe, Vermont, The White House Inn of Wilmington in Wilmington, Vermont, Edgewood Plantation in Charles City, Virginia, Wayside Inn in Middleton, Virginia, Thornewood Castle in Tacoma, Washington, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C, Hay Adams Hotel in Washington D.C., and The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Radisson Ben Lomond Suite Hotel in Ogden, Utah is another haunted lighthouse in which a woman haunts. Many guests have smelled her lilac perfume in the hallways and elevators. Maybe the most famous ghost that resides in a lighthouse is that of Deadwood, South Dakota sheriff, Seth Bullock. Seth was the first sheriff of Deadwood way back in the 1870's. He died in Deadwood in 1919; however, his body was never laid to rest. He was one of the toughest sheriff's of the old west and many claimed he had a gaze that could stop any fight. Today, Seth has become a permanent resident of the Bullock Hotel in South Dakota. Several guests, staff, and managers have seen Seth around the hotel. Plan your vacation, take your camera, voice recorder, and book a nights stay at some of the most haunted hotels across America. Who knows, you may actually get a great snap shot of Seth or one of the other many ghosts of America's past. In this book are profiles of many different haunted locations, hotels and more.

These hotels have rooms where guests sometimes check in... and wish they could immediately check out! Haunted by their histories, the 11 hotels visited in this title have it all: rooms that turn icy cold for no reason; beds that suddenly have the impression of bodies lying down when none are present; shadowy figures carrying candles up stairways; handprints appearing on mirrors; doors slamming for no reason; and pictures flying off walls. Kids will be fascinated by the nonfiction histories that inspired these tales of paranormal activity. Whether or not the ghosts and their hauntings are real is left for the reader to decide. Haunted Hotels is part of Bearport’s Scary Places series.

For ghost lovers who long for the adventure of the real thing, Ghost Stalkers Terry L Smith and Mark Jean have created the first comprehensive travel guide to more than 200 haunted hotels and bed and breakfast inns in America. Many locations have never been found in any other ghost book. Covering all 50 states, every region of the country is featured, with profiles of the most active and attractive haunted bed and breakfast inns and hotels in each state. It includes facts about the history, accommodations, food, entertainment, and most importantly, the supernatural activity. Each hotel and inn is ranked from one to five ghosts based on the 'haunted activity' level. Entries also include fascinating eyewitness interviews, haunted rooms, and behind-the-scenes stories of the resident ghosts at each inn and their startling, moving, and surprising encounters with visiting humans.

Featuring new listings and new information on existing haunts, thhis book offers supernatural tourists a guide to points of interest through the eyes of the world's leading ghost hunters.