Georgia is a haven for fans of the eerie, haunted, and downright unsettling. From haunted hospitals and cemeteries to cursed lakes and macabre museums, here are ten must-see spots for anyone craving a brush with the Peach State’s darker side:
1. Old Candler Hospital, Savannah
Georgia’s oldest hospital (built in 1804) is infamous for its haunted morgue tunnel, once used to transport yellow fever victims. The Candler Oak, known as the “hanging tree,” adds to the chilling atmosphere, with tales of ghosts hanging from its branches at night.
2. Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
This sprawling, historic cemetery is the final resting place for nearly 70,000 souls, including governors, generals, and unknowns. Paranormal experts claim both friendly and angry spirits roam its 40 acres, making it a hotspot for ghostly encounters.
3. Lake Lanier
Beneath the surface of this popular recreation spot lies the drowned remains of Oscarville, a Black community destroyed and flooded to create the lake. The area is notorious for tragic drownings, missing persons, and ghost sightings, earning it a reputation as one of Georgia’s most cursed locations.
4. The Pirates’ House, Savannah
Dating back to 1753, this historic inn-turned-restaurant was a pirate hangout and the site of kidnappings via a tunnel beneath the building. Shadowy apparitions and ghost stories abound, with staff happy to share their own supernatural experiences.
5. Corpsewood Manor, Summerville
Deep in the woods, the ruins of this mansion are the site of a grisly double homicide in 1982. The remote, decaying remains attract thrill-seekers and ghost hunters, with many reporting an unnerving presence.
6. Graveface Museum, Savannah
This museum is a shrine to the macabre, featuring oddities, true crime artifacts, and sideshow memorabilia. Its creepy exhibits and unsettling atmosphere make it a must-visit for fans of the bizarre and morbid.
7. House of the Four Scythes, Cumming
A non-profit haunted attraction featuring the House of Four Scythes Manor and Carnival of Screams Clown Maze. With horror props, actors, and terrifying surprises, it’s a top Halloween destination for those who crave immersive scares.
8. Netherworld Haunted House, Stone Mountain
Widely regarded as Georgia’s most intense haunted house, Netherworld features elaborate sets, live actors, and monstrous creatures. It’s a walk-through dark attraction open during the Halloween season, perfect for adrenaline junkies.
9. Doll’s Head Trail, Atlanta
This offbeat, eerie art trail in Constitution Lakes Park features outsider art made from discarded doll parts and found objects. The unsettling displays and the trail’s isolated setting create a uniquely creepy experience.
10. Colonial Park Cemetery, Savannah
One of Savannah’s oldest cemeteries, Colonial Park is said to be haunted by numerous spirits, including victims of yellow fever and duels. Ghost tours frequently recount tales of apparitions and unexplained phenomena among the weathered tombstones.
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