If you’re drawn to the creepy and macabre, West Vermont offers a variety of chilling and intriguing sites to explore. Here are ten must-see locations for those who love haunted history, eerie legends, and supernatural tales:
1. Emily’s Bridge (Stowe)
Gold Brook Bridge, famously known as Emily’s Bridge, is haunted by the ghost of a heartbroken woman named Emily. Visitors often report hearing strange noises, such as footsteps and screams, and finding unexplained scratch marks on their cars.
2. Wilson Castle (Proctor)
This 19th-century castle is said to be haunted by multiple spirits. Its candlelight tours in the fall highlight its eerie atmosphere, with ghostly sightings reported in its turrets and parapets.
3. Hyde Manor (Sudbury)
Once a grand hotel, Hyde Manor is now a decaying structure with an unsettling aura. While trespassing is prohibited, its haunting presence can still be appreciated from a distance.
4. Timothy Clark Smith Grave (Newfane)
Terrified of being buried alive, Dr. Timothy Clark Smith designed his grave with a window to ensure he wouldn’t be mistakenly interred. This unique grave attracts curious visitors to Evergreen Cemetery.
5. Green Mount Cemetery (Montpelier)
Known for its gothic funerary art and eerie beauty, this cemetery is a favorite among those seeking a hauntingly serene walk.
6. The Dutton House at Shelburne Museum
This historic house is said to be haunted by a spectral old man and the cries of a child. Paranormal activity has been frequently reported by museum employees.
7. Lake Bomoseen Ghost Rowboat (West Castleton)
Legend has it that the spirits of three Irish slate workers who drowned here haunt the lake. A ghostly rowboat is said to appear during full moons.
8. The Haunted Railroad Bridge (Hartford)
The site of a tragic train accident in the late 1800s, this bridge is believed to be haunted by the souls of those who perished in the disaster.
9. The Bowman Mausoleum (Cuttingsville)
This eerie mausoleum features a life-sized statue of its occupant holding a wreath and key. Strange occurrences have been reported around the site at night.
10. Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Graveyard (Waterbury)
While more whimsical than terrifying, this graveyard for discontinued ice cream flavors adds a quirky touch to Vermont’s macabre attractions.
These locations combine history, folklore, and spine-tingling tales, making West Vermont an ideal destination for fans of the creepy and supernatural!
Sources:
- https://vermontvacation.com/haunted-vt/
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyX5FYX6WRk
- https://www.sevendaysvt.com/guides/quirky-vermont-35283141