15 Most Haunted Cities in the U.S.
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Hunting for paranormal activity is a great American pastime, and you don’t have to wait until Halloween for ghosts to make their appearance. Many cities across the U.S. have a reputation for being haunted year-round.
Cities steeped in centuries of history, cities with traumatic pasts and cities with strong magnetic fields (or a combination of all three) are prime real estate for ghostly inhabitants. Many of America’s haunted cities are in the South, but you’ll find haunted destinations all across the continental United States.
If you’re curious about the most haunted cities in the U.S., read on to discover what we’ve uncovered.
15. Portland, Oregon
Year founded: 1851
Population: 641,000
Why Portland is Considered Haunted
Before Portland was a capital of cool, it had a dark and sordid past. A web of tunnels underneath the city streets, known as the Shanghai Tunnels, are some of the most haunted areas in the city. During the 19th century, the tunnels were used to transport illegal goods throughout the city.
The tunnels were also (allegedly) used to kidnap locals from bars and transport them to ships waiting to sail them off for human trafficking. Many say the souls still haunt the bars that sit above the old tunnels.
Why Pawley’s Island is Considered Haunted
South Carolina has its fair share of ghostly haunts but Pawley’s Island off the coast of Myrtle Beach may be one of the most haunted of them all. The most famous ghost on the island is that of the Grey Man, who appears to warn people of impending hurricanes. If you spot him walking on the beach, or if a man dressed in grey approaches you, you know it’s time to get off the island.