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​ The 12 Scariest Southern US Ghost Tours To Add To Your Bucket List

For a country with a relatively young history, the United States has no shortage of haunted locations, especially in the South.

For a country with a relatively young history, the United States has no shortage of haunted locations, especially in the South. From battlefields and cemeteries to haunted mansions and eerie lighthouses, the South’s dark past has left behind a ghostly presence that still lingers today. If you’re a paranormal enthusiast, history buff, or just looking for a spine-tingling adventure, here are 12 of the scariest ghost tours in the Southern U.S. that you absolutely need to experience.

1. The Oldest Settlement – Pensacola, Florida

Pensacola is the oldest settlement in the U.S., and its haunted past is well documented. Pensacola History & Hauntings and Amazing City Tours offer thrilling ghost tours that take you through the historic downtown, where spirits are said to roam freely. Guests can visit eerie sites like Seville Quarter, a lively spot with a haunted past, and the Pensacola Lighthouse, one of the most paranormal active locations in Florida. Join a guided tour and experience the chilling tales of the city’s haunted history firsthand. Book your adventure at http://www.PensacolaGhostEvent... or call 850-941-4321.

2. Dead of Night Ghost Tour – Williamsburg, Virginia

Williamsburg, one of the most historic cities in America, is home to chilling hauntings from the colonial era. This tour by Spooks and Legends takes visitors through the Governor’s Palace and other haunted locations where spirits of soldiers and early settlers still roam.

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3. Crescent Hotel Ghost Tour – Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Known as “America’s Most Haunted Hotel,” the Crescent Hotel offers a ghost tour that delves into its eerie past, including its time as a fraudulent cancer hospital. Ghostly sightings include a stonemason who died during construction and former patients who never left.

4. After Dark Tour of Historic Scott County Jail – Huntsville, Tennessee

A former maximum-security jail turned museum, the Scott County Jail offers nighttime flashlight ghost tours where visitors can hear eerie humming and spot spectral figures.

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5. French Quarter, Cemetery, and Voodoo Tour – New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans is synonymous with hauntings. This tour by Witches Brews Tours explores the French Quarter, Treme, and historic cemeteries, offering an in-depth look at the city’s voodoo legends and ghostly encounters.

6. The Savannah Ghostwalker Tour and Ghost Hunt – Savannah, Georgia

Savannah is known for its haunted history, and this tour provides ghost hunters with EMF meters to track paranormal activity through graveyards and battle sites.

7. Deering Estate Historic Ghost Tour – Miami, Florida

Built on an ancient burial ground, the Deering Estate offers seasonal ghost tours where visitors may encounter apparitions and unexplained noises.

8. Hotels, Churches, and Riots Tour – Birmingham, Alabama

This tour by the Birmingham Historic Touring Company uncovers the dark past of the Civil Rights Movement, with spirits still lingering in churches and historic hotels.

9. McRaven House Ghost Tour – Vicksburg, Mississippi

Once a Civil War hospital, the McRaven House is home to multiple spirits, including a highwayman and a young mother who enjoys playing tricks on visitors.

10. Beyond the Grave Tour – Charlotte, North Carolina

This candlelit walking tour through Uptown Charlotte takes visitors to haunted cemeteries and historic locations where angry spirits are said to linger.

11. Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour – Charleston, South Carolina

This tour by Old South Carriage Company takes guests through the haunted streets of Charleston, passing a pirate dungeon and eerie churches known for paranormal activity.

12. Ghost Bus Tour – San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio’s Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours takes guests to Texas’ most haunted locations, including The Menger Hotel and the Alamo, where spirits of fallen soldiers still roam.

For a truly unforgettable haunted experience, be sure to add these ghost tours to your bucket list. If you’re in Pensacola, don’t miss out on the spine-tingling tours by Pensacola History & Hauntings and Amazing City Tours.

Book your tour today at https://amazingcitytours.com.com or call 850-941-4321!

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