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Haunted Places in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts is one of the richest states in the country for haunted history, and it does not take much digging to see why. Colonial landmarks, old cemeteries, coastal towns, inns, mansions, and infamous legends all give the state a deeply eerie reputation. Whether you are interested in Salem, maritime ghost stories, or lesser-known paranormal lore, this guide to haunted places in Massachusetts brings together the spots and stories worth knowing.

  • Chamber Pots and Ouija Boards: The Lizzie Borden House

    Chamber Pots and Ouija Boards: The Lizzie Borden House

    Few addresses in Massachusetts carry as much weight as the Lizzie Borden House, a plain frame building at 230 Second Street in Fall River…

  • Spider Gates Cemetery: The Haunted Quaker Cemetery Hidden in Leicester, Massachusetts

    Spider Gates Cemetery: The Haunted Quaker Cemetery Hidden in Leicester, Massachusetts

    Spider Gates Cemetery is one of Massachusetts’ most talked-about haunted locations, but its real name is much quieter: Quaker Cemetery, also known as Friends…

  • The Red Lion Inn – Haunted History of Stockbridge’s Legendary Inn

    The Red Lion Inn – Haunted History of Stockbridge’s Legendary Inn

    Address: 30 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA 01262Phone: (413) 298-5545Website: www.redlioninn.com In the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge has stood for centuries as one…

  • Joshua Ward House – Salem

    Joshua Ward House – Salem

    Address: 148 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970Current Use: The Merchant Hotel (themerchant.com)Phone: (978) 745-8100 The Joshua Ward House, located in the heart of Salem, Massachusetts, stands as one…

  • The Colonial Inn

    The Colonial Inn

    Exploring the Enigmatic Colonial Inn of Concord Nestled in the heart of Concord, Massachusetts, the Colonial Inn is not just a hotel but a…

  • Dogtown

    Dogtown

    Exploring Dogtown: Massachusetts’ Mysterious Ghost Town Hidden between Rockport and Gloucester lies the enigmatic area known as Dogtown, Massachusetts. This abandoned settlement, dating back…

  • Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast

    Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast

    Exploring the Mysteries of the Lizzie Borden House Step into the eerie world of the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts, a name…

  • Salem

    Salem

    Exploring the Enigmatic and Eerie Salem, Massachusetts Nestled along the picturesque coast of Massachusetts, the city of Salem offers more than just scenic views.…

  • The Cursed Forest

    The Cursed Forest

    Exploring the Eerie Depths of Freetown-Fall River State Forest Hidden within the infamous Bridgewater Triangle in Massachusetts, the Freetown-Fall River State Forest is a…

  • Belchertown State School

    Belchertown State School

    Exploring the Shadows of Belchertown State School Located in the quiet town of Massachusetts, the Belchertown State School stands as a haunting reminder of…

  • Danvers State Hospital

    Danvers State Hospital

    Exploring the Shadows of Danvers State Hospital: A Legacy of Mystery and Tragedy Located a mere 18 miles north of Boston in Massachusetts, the…

  • The Hoosac Tunnel

    The Hoosac Tunnel

    Exploring the Mysteries of Hoosac Tunnel: Massachusetts’ Haunted Engineering Marvel The Hoosac Tunnel, a historical engineering landmark nestled in the scenic Green Mountains of…

  • The Houghton Mansion

    The Houghton Mansion

    Exploring the Mystical Houghton Mansion in North Adams, MA Set in the scenic heart of North Adams, Massachusetts, the charming smallest city in the…