Posted in Nevada
February 14, 2016
The Ultimate Terrifying Nevada Road Trip Is Right Here – And You’ll Want To Do It
Nevada is home to many haunted places. If these type of places interest you, you’re in luck. Why? Because you can easily visit some of Nevada’s most haunted places in a single road trip. That’s right; A SINGLE ROAD TRIP.
Here at Only In Nevada, we’ve selected some of the most haunted places that would be perfect for a weekend road trip. Listed below is a mapped route of these haunted places.
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As you can see, the total mileage for this terrifying Nevada road trip is only 497 miles, with an estimated drive time of eight hours and 14 minutes. You can view the actual Google map here.
Now, let’s take a look at nine places in Nevada that are perfect for an ultimate terrifying road trip:
Tonopah Cemetery is the perfect place to start your terrifying road trip. To say this graveyard is spooky is quite an understatement. And I don't know which is more disturbing; This 100+ year old cemetery itself, or the clown-themed motel that stands next door? Many of Tonopah's earliest residents are buried in this cemetery, including the victims of the 1911 mine fire. Some of these miners' ghosts have actually been spotted roaming the graveyard during the late night hours. Will you be one of the lucky ones to spot a ghost during your visit? (521 N Main St.)
Located inside Tonopah Station, the Stage Stop Cafe is a great place to grab dinner before calling it a night. (1137 S Main St.)
After finishing your delicious dinner, it's time to book a room. No terrifying road trip to Tonopah would be complete without staying the night at the Mizpah Hotel. Built in 1907, this hotel is supposedly haunted by a few prostitutes from its earlier days. The most famous prostitute, "Lady in Red," is known to touch men's hair or rub up against them. Her ghost can sometimes be seen speaking to the ghost of a miner. Scared yet? If not, you might want to stay a bit longer to enjoy some breakfast at Pittman Cafe before checking out. It's fantastic. (100 N Main St.)
After leaving Tonopah, the International Cafe & Bar, in Austin, is a great place to grab some lunch while en route to Virginia City. (59 Main St.)
Another stop along the way to Virginia City is Buckland Station in Silver Springs. Buckland Station, built in 1870 by Samuel Buckland, was a home, stage coach stop and Pony Express station in the late 19th-century in Nevada. It's now a part of Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Several people have reported seeing and hearing ghosts, and some have even claimed to experience a manly scent. (10510 US Hwy 95A N)
You've finally arrived to Virginia City, so why not tour one of Nevada's most haunted places; the Mackay Mansion? This attraction offers tours daily. Just be forewarned. Several former residents of this mansion haven't been able to move on, so you'll likely see their spirits hanging around. For example, while filming "Dead Man," Johnny Depp stayed at Mackay Mansion. He saw the ghost of a little girl dressed in white. Others have heard this little girl playing upstairs. (291 S D St.)
The next stop? Old Washoe Club. What was once a bar for wealthy men, is now said to be very haunted. A few of the ghosts that have been reported here include a teenage girl who was killed in the basement, a blonde prostitute who was killed on the third floor, and the prostitute's killer who committed suicide on the second floor. Ghosts have also been spotted climbing the spiral staircase. Yikes! (112 S C St.)
After spending time in Virginia City for most of the day, I'm sure you're starving. The Palace Restaurant & Saloon is a great place to grab a quick dinner. (54 C St.)
It's finally time for some rest and relaxation, and what better way to end a terrifying road trip than to book a room at the Silver Queen Hotel, one of Nevada's most haunted hotels. Allegedly, this hotel is haunted by a woman named Rosie, a prostitute who committed suicide in Room 11. (28 N C St.)
Are you up for this terrifying road trip? Have you already visited any of these haunted places? If so, share your experience(s) with us in the comments below!
