7 Horribly Creepy Things You Didn't Know You Could Do In Kentucky

If tales of a creepy past, ghost stories and haunted places are right up your alley, then we’ve got the list for you. Kentucky is filled with creepy places, both below and above ground, in plain sight, and hidden away. These 7 creepy things you can do in our state will get your heart racing and let you see for yourself if the haunted tales are true.

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You probably know that you can take a tour of the longest cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave, right here in Kentucky. But you may not know that a doctor once owned the cave and used it as an experimental hospital to treat his Tuberculosis patients. You can still see evidence of this hospital today. For more information, check out our previous article here.

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Next to the well-known Waverly Sanatorium is a lesser known park, Waverly Park. This is a beautiful property, but its location next to one of the most haunted spots around, makes it a uniquely creepy destination. For more information, check out our previous article here.

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You probably didn't know about the park next to Waverly Sanatorium and you may not realize that the former hospital now offers an option to spend the night on the property after your ghost hunt. The former Pump House has been renovated into a bunk house for those on a private tour - if they think they can actually sleep there. For more information, check out our previous article here.

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Bobby Mackey's is a roadside club in the small town of Wilder. The property has a terrifying and legendary history and the ghost stories that come from within these walls are vast and consistent. It's a lively spot that apparently draws attention from those no longer alive, as well. For more information, check out our previous article here.

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Camp Taylor, a small community in Louisville, was long ago the home of Camp Zachary Taylor. A flu pandemic struck the camp, resulting in many casualties, which is the source of the haunting tales of today. For more information, check out our previous article here.

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If you love tracking down the most haunted places around the state, we've put together the ultimate Haunted Road Trip you'll love. It includes stops like the Maple Hill Manor Bed and Breakfast, shown above, where much paranormal activity has been reported. For more information on the road trip, check out our previous article here.

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Cemeteries are often beautiful places where we can pay our respects to those who have gone before us. They also tend to have their fair share of ghost stories, and we've previously found 16 of them throughout Kentucky that are especially creepy. Cave Hill Cemetery, shown above, is a large property in Louisville with gravesides dating back to the 18th century. For more information on these cemeteries, check out our previous article here.

Kentucky has plenty of fun and excitement, with a little bit of creepy thrown in. Did you know about all of these things you can do in Kentucky? Have a favorite? Let us know in the comments!