8 Haunting Tours In Mississippi That Will Send Chills Down Your Spine

This National Historic Landmark was built in the 1850s, and has had some strange occurrences take place. Usually, hearing a musical instrument played live is a real treat, but after visiting Dunleith you’ll probably feel differently. Patrons at the inn have reported hearing a harp being played…by a female apparition. Get to this Natchez landmark early and enjoy breakfast at the inn’s Castle Restaurant. After filling up on delicious food you’ll be ready to tour Dunleith, which is free for anyone who dined at the Castle Restaurant. For touring information, click here.

One of the state’s most haunted cities, Natchez has a lot of interesting sites to see, which is why a ghost tour is the best way to go. Daily tours are offered by the company Downtown Karla Brown. For only $25 per person, you’ll be taken on a two-hour tour of some of Natchez’s most haunted locales, including the Under-the-Hill area, the old county jail, several antebellum homes, Forks of the Road, and Kings Tavern. All tours begin at 406 Franklin Street, and can be scheduled here.

There’s a ton of haunted sites in Vicksburg and this tour is a great way to see them. Offered Monday through Thursday, the spooky tour will take you to some of the city’s most notorious sites. The fun begins at the Outlets of Vicksburg, which is located at 4000 South Frontage Road. For more information, click here.

Another Vicksburg landmark known to be a paranormal hotspot, this mansion served as a hospital during the Civil War. Several ghosts have been spotted on the property, including one of the home’s original owners as well as numerous soldiers who most likely lost their lives in the mansion. One soldier in particular, a Confederate with a missing leg, can often be found sitting in front of the fireplace. For touring information, click here.

One of the most notorious haunts in Mississippi, Waverly Mansion is believed to be haunted by several restless spirits, including that of a little girl. The young apparition has made herself seen and heard on numerous occasions, as she can often be heard crying out, "Mama." Aside from the little girl, other ghosts said to haunt Waverly include a Confederate soldier who appears in mirrors behind residents and visitors and a ghost rider that patrols the property. And that’s all in addition to the phantom music and voices that are often heard coming from the parlor of Waverly. For more information, call (662) 494-1399.

Although this park is one of the most renowned in the entire country, many are unaware that it’s as haunted as it is historic. Over the years, there have been several reports of inexplicable occurrences at the park. One such instance involves the Pennsylvania Monument, which features the faces of five commanders. According to several reports, the faces appear, at times, to be crying tears of blood. The battlefield is also teeming with supernatural activity. Apparitions of soldiers, phantom sounds of battle, including cannons, gunfire, and shouted orders, and phantom smells of gunpowder and smoke have been reported. For information on the "after dark" tour offered by Haunted Vicksburg Ghost Tours, click here.

McRaven is considered the "most haunted house in Mississippi" and the "third most haunted in the country," making it one of the spookiest haunted tours in the state. The paranormal activity at the Vicksburg home has been documented by A&E, The Travel Channel, and 48 Hours. Brave enough to experience the state’s most haunted home for yourself? For touring information or to be a part of a paranormal investigation at McRaven, click here.