Massachusetts Has One of the Most Haunted Places in America
Fall is always the perfect time to start thinking about all things haunted. But, really, you can get into ghost hunting and scary stuff any time of the year. I have friends who love ghost hunting, but it’s totally not my thing. That said, one Massachusetts area is among the most haunted places in America. You should totally be able to guess it, too.
Travel and Leisure Magazine has put together a list of the “20 Most Haunted Places in America and the Ghosts That Call Them Home.” In it, they highlight 20 American areas that, reportedly, are haunted. Scary stuff. “Paranormal travel is more common than you think and intrepid ghost hunters often flock to the most haunted places, known for spirit sightings at eerie locations not typically found in guidebooks,” they state. “Tragic past events have allegedly caused ghosts to linger in hotels, restaurants, parks, and even airports.”
The Most Haunted Cities in America
So, which Massachusetts area is among the most haunted places in America? Of course, it’s Salem, Massachusetts, which is known for the famed witch trials. It’s “said to be one of the most haunted cities in the U.S.,” according to Travel and Leisure. “Some say the ghosts of those killed during the trials still linger in Salem to this day — Lyceum Hall (now Turner’s Seafood) is allegedly haunted by the first victim of the trials, Bridget Bishop and Howard Street Cemetery is haunted by Giles Corey, who was tortured to death after being accused of witchcraft Learn more about Salem’s spooky side on one of the many ghost tours offered.”
It’s really not surprising that Salem is on this list, since it’s often referred to has one of the spookiest places in America. But, it’s still cool to see it on there. Find the full list of the most haunted places in America here.
The 5 Most Unique Massachusetts Town Names
Florida, MA
Located in the northern corner of Berkshire County, Florida this is the highest point of the Mohawk trail. It has one school that serves Kindergarten through eighth grade. It is one of the smallest towns in the state, 337th out of 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
Weweantic
Technically, Weweantic is census-designated place within Wareham in Plymouth, County. However, residents typically say they live in “Weweantic”. The 730 households consist of a population around 1,500 people. There’s also the Weweantic River, which claims to mean a crooked or wandering stream.
Dingley Dell
Located in Hampden County, Dingley Dell is only about 15 miles from Northern Connecticut. It’s south central Massachusetts. There is a large conservation area and waterfall nearby. History books have shown there was a country resort in the early years of the twentieth century in Dingley Dell.
Wyoming
The City of Wyoming is located in Middlesex County and often referred to as part of the larger Melrose community. There is a MBTA Commuter Rail station in Wyoming Square. The name “Wyoming” can be traced back to being affiliated with big plains or prairie land. Fun fact – there is also a Wyoming in Kent County, Michigan that holds a population of roughly 76,000 people.
