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Guide picks
Haunted places around the world, some famous, not not so well-known - but all fascinating.

The Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle
One of the largest ghost hunts ever conducted results in dozens of strange experiences, unexplained photos... and perhaps more questions than answers.

Haunted Lighthouses
Spectral lights, fleeting apparitions and phantom footsteps suggest that the dedicated residents of these historic lighthouses are there to stay.

The Haunted Railroad Crossing
The story behind this legendary haunted spot may not be true, but there are still many unexplained events surrounding this eerie intersection. See our exclusive photos of the railroad crossing ghost.

The Most Mysterious House Ever Built
The Winchester House began with a curse, was built under the guidance of "spirits" and has the creepiest architecture of any American home. What's more - it might be haunted.

Paranormal Focus: Salt Lake City
This peaceful, scenic city - site of the Winter Olympics - is also a hotbed of paranormal activity: ghosts, monsters, crop circles and UFOs.

Real House of Horrors
Take a tour of some of the scariest, true paranormal and unexplained events in recent history.

The World's Most Haunted Houses
When it comes to the number and frequency of ghost sightings and unexplained events, these real haunted houses can't be beat.

AllStays - Haunted Hotels
A U.S. state-by-state listing of hotels with a haunted reputation.

Amityville Horror
The real story behind the best-selling book and movie. The truth is just as scary as the hype.

Australian Ghosts
Australia is a very haunted continent! Important cases from New South Wales are the Old Government House in Parramatta, the Quarantine Station in North Head, and the Rookwood Cemetery. Good info and photos here.

Australian Haunts
In these pages you'll find everything from historic houses and well-known landmarks to lonely stretches of road and disused jails in Australia.

Bachelor's Grove
Is this the most haunted cemetery in the U.S.? In the Ghost Research section of this site, you'll read about the paranormal events that have been witnessed there. Included are some interesting photos and video.

Bannerman's - The Haunted Isle
This island on the Hudson River in New York has been the subject of legend and wild rumors since earliest times. Some Indian tribes believed it haunted and refused to set foot on it.

Borley Rectory
Reputed to be "the most haunted house in England." This site includes history of the house and some interesting photos, including "the floating brick."

BSPR Investigation Files
The Bermuda Society for Paranormal Research offers a nice page of haunting case files in America, Bermuda and the UK, complete with some interesting photos.

Derby Ghosts
The City of Derby, says this site, is the "Ghost Capital of England." The site brings together all the information available on the city's spookiest places, where ghostly presences are felt and where things actually do go "bump in the night."

Eerieland: A Paranormal Tour of Ireland
Provides a tour of Ireland, a beautiful country filled with folklore and mystery including banshees, leprechauns, fairies, singing ghosts, haunted lakes, and the dobhar-chu.

Emily's Bridge
A ghost is said to haunt the Gold Brook Bridge in Stowe, Vermont. She is known to slash victims, and many refuse to cross after dark.

Famous Hauntings
Takes a good look at some of the most well known haunted places, including The Queen Mary, Fyvie Castle, Tower of London, Raynham Hall, The Whaley House, and more.

Five Haunted Lodging Adventures
If sleeping with ghosts is in your travel plans, here's where to stay. About.com Adventure Travel Guide Carla Land reports.

The Ghosts and Hauntings of Belgrave Hall
In 1998, Belgrave Hall, Leicestershire hit the headlines after an alleged ghost was photographed by a security camera. Here are the hauntings that have come to light since.

Ghosts and Legends of Juneau's Alaskan Hotel
Built in 1913, it is Juneau's oldest continuously operating hotel - and just might have more than its share of ghosts.

Ghosts and Legends of the Queen Mary
For years, passengers and crew members alike have reported numerous eerie sightings. This site takes you deep below decks for a haunting, interactive encounter with the supernatural.

Ghosts Around the World
Ghosts, or ghost beliefs, are more cosmopolitan than many would believe. Features ghosts of England, Scotland, US, Japan and China.

Ghosts of the Mississippi River
Tales of the spirits on the Delta Queen riverboat, especially Mary Becker Greene who witnesses have seen and heard many times.

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