From farm houses to mansions, Rhode Island is filled with haunted places. The state is even home to the founders of Ghost Hunters and many of the spooky sites of Little Rhody are featured on the show. If you’re looking to scout out the most haunted places in Rhode Island, this road trip offers the perfect opportunity!

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1. Tower Hill Road, Cumberland
Tower Hill Road, Tower Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864, USA
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This road trip to some of the most haunted places in Rhode Island will begin in the town of Cumberland on Tower Hill Road. There have been almost too many ghost sightings on this eerie street to keep track of! A small ghostly figure of a young girl by the side of the road, a young boy on a bicycle, and even another child who seems to run towards your car and vanish in an instant are all just some examples. This haunted road is the perfect way to begin this trip.
2. Cumberland Public Library and Monastery
1464 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864, USA
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A former monastery and now library, this Rhode Island location has various unexplained and creepy occurrences.
3. Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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This place is home to one of the most famous ghosts in Rhode Island. The Providence Athenaeum isn't just known for its striking architecture and impressive history as a member run library. It is also known for its ties to Edgar Allen Poe and poet Sarah Whitman. The two were frequent visitors of the library and it's said the ghost of Poe himself haunts the top floor.

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4. Governor Sprague Mansion, Cranston
1351 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920, USA
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Governor Sprague Mansion is a stunning mansion and museum. Not only was it the birthplace of two Rhode Island governors, it also has an extensive and at times turbulent past. The mansion is said to be haunted by a former resident after his mysterious murder in the 1800s. Everything from actual ghost sightings to objects moving on their own have been reported.
5. General Stanton Inn, Charlestown
4115 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA
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This centuries old inn has had dozens of ghost sightings over its history. If you're looking for scary places in Rhode Island to spend the night, book a stay here!
6. Belcourt Castle, Newport
657 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
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It is said that the collection of worldly art and artifacts the former owners of the residence brought in to the house are possessed. The amount of paranormal activity at this century-old estate makes it one of the most haunted places in Rhode Island. If you're feeling brave enough, the house offers tours of the haunted rooms and worldly antiques.
7. School House Road, Warren
Schoolhouse Road, Schoolhouse Rd, Warren, RI 02885, USA
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Just near the river on School House Road is the site of the alleged colonial murder of settlers. The road, where the heads of the victims were placed on pikes, is said to still be haunted by their ghosts. Only drive down this road if you're searching for a ghostly time.

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What is the most famous ghost story from Rhode Island?

Have you heard the tale of Mercy Lena Brown? This is regarded as the most famous ghost story in Rhode Island. Back in the 1800s, villagers in Exeter were dying of consumption. Due to lack of medical knowledge, however, the townspeople believed the disease was caused by vampires. Mercy Lena Brown, unfortunately, fell victim to this disease, and her father tried to stop it from spreading. In a horrifying endeavor, he exhumed her grave, burned her heart, and added the ashes to water. Villagers drank the water to “purify” themselves from the threat of vampires. To this day, people report seeing visions of Mercy’s ghost wandering around Chestnut Hill Cemetery.

What is the most haunted town in Rhode Island?

Fort Wetherill in Jackson, Rhode Island is one of the most haunted places in the state. Even in the early 1700s, locals have reported seeing a phantom dog running loose around the town. When the British took control of the fort in 1776, they were terrorized by this canine. In British folklore, black dogs are omens of death. The chilling sight kept all of the soldiers on edge. 

What is the creepiest abandoned place in Rhode Island?

In addition to Fort Wetherill, Narragansett’s Old Stone House is a chilling abandoned Rhode Island destination. This decrepit house sits in the middle of Scarborough State Park. You’ll have to hike through patches of poison ivy to see it, but it’s absolutely worth it. To learn more about Rhode Island’s creepy abandoned places, read our feature article here.

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