HOUSTON — Ready for a Halloween thrill? Texas is home to some of the spookiest locations that are sure to give you chills. Here’s a rundown of some famous haunted sites across the state.
La Carafe Bar, Houston
This historic wine bar, believed to be the oldest in town, has a creepy reputation. Over the years, employees have reported eerie encounters, including sounds of children playing upstairs, bottles mysteriously falling off shelves, and cold spots in the restroom.
The Spaghetti Warehouse, Houston
Just a few blocks away in downtown Houston lies another haunted hotspot. The old Spaghetti Warehouse building, which once housed a pharmaceutical company, is now a bar with a dark history. According to legend, a young pharmacist met a tragic end there, and patrons have since reported ghostly orbs on the second floor.
Hotel Galvez, Galveston
Heading south to Galveston, the historic Hotel Galvez is steeped in haunted history. Known for "The Lovelorn Lady," who allegedly took her life after losing her fiancé. The hotel’s fifth floor is a hub for eerie activity. Guests often report hearing footsteps and doors slamming unexpectedly.
USS Lexington, Corpus Christi
In Corpus Christi, the USS Lexington is a must-visit for ghost hunters. This WWII aircraft carrier, now a museum, hosts a haunted house each Halloween, and for good reason. Hundreds of ghostly encounters have been reported, earning it a spot as one of the most haunted places in America.
The Marfa Lights, Marfa
Next up is Marfa, where sightings of red, blue, and white lights have mystified onlookers since 1883. The mysterious lights are so famous that there’s a "Marfa Lights" viewing area, perfect for anyone brave enough to witness these unexplained flickers.
The Alamo, San Antonio
Finally, remember the Alamo! The site of this historic battle is said to be haunted by the ghosts of soldiers. Visitors report sightings of ghostly men in uniform and the sound of disembodied rally cries echoing through the grounds.
El Paso High School
El Paso High School looks the part, with its imposing architecture and ghostly tales. Known for paranormal sightings, one of its strangest occurrences is a 1985 yearbook photo featuring a mysterious girl in white who supposedly appeared after the picture was taken.
The Driskill Hotel, Austin
Venture into Austin’s Driskill Hotel if you dare. Known as one of Texas’ most haunted hotels, it’s home to a ghostly girl often spotted on the grand staircase where she allegedly fell to her death. Room 525 has its own tragic tale, as legend says two brides took their lives in this room exactly 20 years apart.
Animal Industries Engineering Building, Texas A&M University, College Station
In College Station, Texas A&M’s Animal Industries Engineering Building has its share of eerie stories. After a worker tragically died here in 1959, students and staff have reported hearing screams and seeing unexplained footsteps that vanish.
The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas
The Adolphus Hotel in Dallas hosts the spirit of a bride who is said to have taken her life after being left at the altar. Guests and staff have reported hearing a woman crying and seeing an apparition in a wedding gown wandering the halls.
The Jefferson Hotel, Jefferson
For the final haunted stop, head to the Jefferson Hotel in East Texas. This historic hotel, once a brothel and speakeasy, is known for Room 19. Legend says a “lady of the evening” was murdered in the room’s bathtub, and guests have reported glimpsing her ghost in the bathroom mirror.
Texas is full of eerie spots ready to add a chill to your Halloween season if you are brave enough to explore them.