Take This Terrifying Georgia Road Trip And It Just May Haunt Your Dreams
By Marisa Roman|Updated on October 11, 2020(Originally published October 06, 2020)
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
We all love a good scare, don’t we? The rush of adrenaline, the fear that engulfs your entire being, and the wonder of whether or not you’ll make it out alive…sounds terrifying, right? Well, this haunted road trip through Georgia is equal parts fascinating and terrifying. If you’re looking to get the fright of a lifetime, we’re here to help.
Introducing the ultimate road trip of terror right in your home state of Georgia, we’ve searched high and low to find some of the scariest, darkest, most haunted spots in the entire state and compiled them together for the most paramount road trip of horror. Not for the faint of heart, you can complete this road trip in as little as 11 hours, if you’re just casually speeding through each stop. Or, if you’re feeling frisky, you can make this the most supreme way to spend a weekend—scaring yourself silly. We’ve got your Google Map here if you’re ready for it.
Check out all of the stops along this haunted road trip through Georgia we’ve come up with, and be prepared to get scared:
The Johnston-Felton-Hay House in Macon was built in the mid-1800s. Numerous whispers of hauntings have been reported after the house became a National Historic Landmark in 1974. Some frightening occurrences include; an apparition of an elderly woman roaming the hallways and wearing a gown from the mid-1800s, unexplained cold spots by the stairs, footsteps in hallways, and doors being slammed shut on their own. However, the scariest part of all is when visitors and employees alike experience feeling breathing over their shoulder, hear moaning noises coming from the master bedroom and footsteps in empty halls.
Click here for more information about this haunted Georgia spot. Address: 934 Georgia Ave, Macon, GA 31201
There have been quite a few stories of hauntings in The Masquerade Nightclub in Atlanta. Most notably these stories include a tall black man who is always seen walking around the nightclub, footsteps from unidentified sources, and howling screams coming from the stairs, (which many believe are the screams of the woman who died there, after a freakish accident one evening.)
Click here for more information about this haunted Georgia spot. Address: 50 Lower Alabama Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
This haunted house is now home to the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. The hauntings began in 1913 after former state senator James Yancey Carithers bought the home for his daughter, Susie, and her handsome young fiancé. The happy couple planned to marry in the home, which was nicknamed "the wedding cake house" for its intricate architectural designs and details. However, on the day of the wedding, Susie was left at the altar after her groom failed to show. She paced the home, crying and peering out windows, desperate to see her fiancé. He never showed, and the jilted never-to-be-bride slipped away to the attic and hung herself from the rafters. It is said that to this day you can still hear the wails---and see a peering woman in a wedding gown at the windows.
Address: Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA
Emily Galt died more than 140 years ago, but some say she has never left the house, which is now part of Augusta State University. As the legend goes, Emily was engaged to a soldier who was headed off to fight in the Civil War. She argued with her fiance about whether or not he should leave, but it was no use. He left anyway and was eventually killed in battle. Emily then climbed the staircase at Bellevue Hall and threw herself from a second-story window, joining her fiance in the afterlife.
She supposedly engraved her name in the glass with her diamond engagement ring soon before her death, which can still be seen.
Address: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
There are many different terrifying stories that people tell in regards to 432 Abercorn Street in Savannah, but the truth is this; it's just a dang weird place. It was likely built on top of a burial ground and visitors have experienced strange things there, such as a feeling of negative energy all around, cameras malfunctioning, and strange ethereal beings photographed on the ground and floating through the air outside of the house. There's only one way to truly find out if this spot is haunted: You need to see it for yourself.
Address: 432 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA
This is one of the most beloved bed & breakfasts in the entire city, but it may have a jilted past. Legend has it a pair of twins from the Kehoe family died after playing in a fireplace. Guests often hear children laughing and playing in the hall late at night, as well as reports of children appearing and disappearing. Guests have also seen strange entities inside their rooms. If you feel daring enough, Rooms 201 and 203 are particularly active for ghost activity.
Click here for more information about this haunted Georgia spot. Address: 123 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31401
This chilling tale is centralized along a stretch of the Macon/Brunswick railway that runs through the small town of Surrency, Georgia. Legend has it, after a heated argument one night between a husband and wife, the wife left their small house by the train tracks and ran blindly outside. She was hit and killed by an oncoming train. The bright yellow ball of light that can be seen along railroad tracks is said to be the ghost of the husband trying to find his dead wife.
Address: Surrency, GA
Rumor has it, this bridge, located on HWY 129, was used by a Satanic cult to perform their rituals under long ago. As the legend has it, if you park your car at night, turn off your lights, and put your keys on the hood, headlights will appear from atop the hill and race toward you, disappearing only as they reach the bridge.
Address: Cochran GA, Hwy 129
The final stop on the road trip requires a bit of direction: Follow State Route 96 east across the Ocmulgee River to the intersection of US Route 129. Once you have turned left and passed over the first hill, go to the next hill bottom and stop. Besides being a natural phenomenon called Gravity Hill, it is said that a witch was once buried on the grounds, 300 yards away from Highway 129 in the adjacent swamp. The grave is acknowledged with a peculiar pile of rocks, stacked around 5 feet high, with no surrounding vegetation. Legend has it that the witch exacted a toll on the Hwy 129 nearly 200 years ago. If you paid her price, she would help you cross over the ridge. If not, you would never make it over the ridge alive.
Address: Bonaire, GA
There you have it, folks. Did anybody get chills reading those stories? Who knew that some of the creepiest places in the entire state of Georgia could be seen via such an easy trip? If you’ve already tackled this haunted road trip through Georgia, make sure to let us know in the comments section!
Now the most important question of all: Who’s ready to hit the road?
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What are the scariest haunted attractions in Georgia?
Many visitors flock to The Peach State in order to test their bravery. There are tons of haunted places in Georgia that ghost hunters and those who believe in the paranormal look to explore. Beyond just the scary places in Georgia that we mentioned above, there are other spots worth checking out. For instance, this haunted campground in Hard Labor Creek State Park comes to life every October with special events and attractions.
What are the creepiest cemeteries in Georgia?
Cemeteries hold a lot of history, which in turn can hold a lot of haunts. Georgia has quite a few haunted cemeteries worth mentioning, so much so that we created an entire list! Check out these 10 haunted cemeteries in Georgia for a real fright. Some of these cemeteries can be tour professionally with the right company, too, which means you’ll hear some authentic Georgia ghost stories as you walk!
Are there any haunted hotels in Georgia?
Yes, there are tons of haunted hotels in Georgia, quite a few of which are in the historic city of Savannah. Beyond the few we mentioned above, there is another that doesn’t mess around. Check out this haunted Georgia inn that requires a waiver from guests before they stay.
