Set into the woods of Holyoke, Massachusetts is a creepy spot that feels like something hapless hikers might stumble upon in a horror film. The Eyrie House Ruins are one of the Bay State’s hidden historical gems and the perfect destination for a spooky hike.

The Eyrie House Ruins in Mt. Tom State Reservation are a creepy series of stone walls and arches.
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These walkable ruins date back to the 1800s. Eyrie House was once a glamorous hotel that catered to wealthy socialites.
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People would come from far and wide to dine at the dazzling hotel restaurant and enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery.
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Unfortunately, it was the hotel’s enterprising owner who inadvertently turned the thriving business to a pile of rubble one spring evening.
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William Street was attempting to start a funeral pyre for two dead horses when the flames got out of control and consumed the entire mountaintop.
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Street had neglected to take out an insurance policy on his estate. Unable to rebuild, he became a recluse and lived in near poverty.
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Today, the Eyrie House Ruins are fully explorable and a great hiking destination. Head to the park’s Ranger Station and walk about two miles down the old road leading into the reservation.
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This spot is undeniably beautiful, but it has a backstory straight out of a ghost story.
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You can find Mt. Tom State Reservation in Holyoke, Massachusetts. For more unforgettable Massachusetts ruins, check out our list of the best here.

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