This Haunted Road Trip Will Lead You To The Scariest Places In Florida
Fall is here, and Halloween is right around the corner. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend Halloween, why not try a haunted road trip? We’ve got several of Florida’s most haunted spots mapped out for you, so gas up the car and get ready for some ghost hunting.
We start our journey in the nation’s oldest city, which is also one of its most haunted. Since the lighthouse was constructed in 1874, several people have passed away in or near the lighthouse. The most famous story is that of the Pettee girls. Their father was hired to work on the lighthouse, and the girls, one 13 and one 15, got in the construction cart and it rolled into the Bay. No one could reach them quickly enough, and they drowned. Children’s laughter and footsteps on the stairs, among many other occurrences, are often reported here.
Hotel Cassadaga
Our next stop is a little town that has long drawn visitors who were fascinated with the paranormal. This town is called the “Psychic Capital of the World,” because it has a large number of resident psychics and spiritualists. There are several places in Cassadaga that are rumored to be haunted, from the Cassadaga Hotel to the Devil’s Chair in the Lake Helen-Cassadaga cemetery.
Launch Complex 34
The third stop on our trip was the site of a tragedy in space exploration. Complex 34 was envisioned as a major launch pad for NASA, until tragically, three astronauts died in a cabin fire here in 1967. The launch pad was shut down and stands as a memorial to the fallen astronauts. Paranormal activity has been reported here, from mysterious screaming to a sudden overwhelming sense of dread. It can be visited as part of a special tour offered through the Kennedy Space Center.
Ashley’s Of Rockledge
You’re probably hungry after all of that ghost hunting, so luckily, our next stop doubles as a pub.The main spirit here is tied to a story that is truly gruesome. It has been verified by local reports from the time. A young woman, Ethel Allen, was last seen at the restaurant (then Jack’s Tavern) before her body was found near the Indian River. Workers and visitors have reported being tapped or pushed, seeing objects move on their own, and a woman in period clothing.
The Opera House, Arcadia
Next, we’ll head to this tiny town to check out this historic Opera House. This 1905 theater is currently occupied by an antique store and museum. The theater has been rumored to be haunted by a little girl who some say jumped out the second story window. Phantom footsteps and laughter have also been heard here.
Tampa Theatre
Then we’ll head to Tampa to visit this beautiful 1926 theater that is still in use today. Many employees have experienced paranormal events when alone in the theater. It’s supposedly haunted by the longtime projectionist who worked in the theater from 1930 to 1965 and died of a heart attack in the projection booth.
May-Stringer House (Hernando Historical Museum Association), Brooksville
Last but not least, we’ll head to the Victorian house that is often called Florida’s most haunted. It’s rumored to be occupied by past residents who passed away on the property. The historic house is now a museum displaying antiques and artifacts of the Victorian era. At night, it hosts adult-only haunted tours and groups of paranormal researchers.
So what do you think? Are you up for this road trip? Let us know your thoughts!
This article was re-posted from Only In Your State
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