These 8 Tours Will Take You To The Most Haunted Places In Cleveland
Northeast Ohio is a haunted region with much history. From the horrors of the Torso Murders to tragedies like the Cleveland Clinic Fire and an explosion in 1944, there is a dark side to life here that locals often prefer to forget. Each autumn, however, we are reminded of the chills and thrills our region offers as we move closer to Halloween. There are countless incredible haunted houses in the area, but a few destinations are genuinely haunted by spirits that’ll cloud your dreams. Get ready, because the season of spooky fun is finally arriving in Greater Cleveland.
The House of Wills has a complicated past shrouded in death and mystery. Not only did it serve as a funeral home, but also as a socialite club, an opera house, a hospital, and possibly even a speakeasy. It has been left to the elements for years, but its resident spirits don't seem to notice that time has passed. For the full story, click here.
This gorgeous castle may look medieval, but it is in all actuality a modern construct. Of course, that doesn't mean it doesn't hide a few secrets. Its campus is home to a cemetery from the 1830s, and you can embark on a guided tour of it this October. As the tour concludes, you'll have the opportunity to try to communicate with the spirits that call this castle home.
There's a lot of history downtown, even though the neighborhood's artsy endeavors and modern attitudes may make it easy to forget. Its cemeteries, however, never forget the stories of those that rest eternally within. Erie Street Cemetery is notoriously haunted, but so, too, are some truly unexpected places. To reserve your spot on the tour, click here.
Take a look at the stairs in the gorgeous Simon Perkins Stone Mansion and you just may be greeted by the ghostly figure of a woman, watching you with fascination. Is such a sighting a trick or a treat? You can decide for sure at this family-friendly trick or treat through one of Akron's most haunted stone mansions.
If you or someone you love belongs to the LGBT+ community, then you've probably realized that the group is still largely forgotten in pop culture. Interestingly, we rarely hear about ghosts that identified as such in their lifetimes. Of course, that doesn't mean they're not out there! Join the Cleveland Area Paranormal Society to to hear stories of spirits that relate to the LGBT+ community. Proceeds benefit Flaming River Con.
It's been 20 years since Haunted Cleveland Ghost Tours started showing the dark side of town, and this year is well worth celebrating. On this tour, you'll explore some of Cleveland's most infamous haunts. You'll spend roughly four hours touring Cleveland's creepiest places, beginning and ending in The Flats.
7. Northeast Ohio's Most Mysteriously Haunted Manor
Punderson Manor State Park Lodge and Conference Center is gorgeous, and it has entertained many a visitor since its construction. The chimneys date back to 1904, but the surrounding Tudor-style home was built around them in the 1920s. There are dozens of spooky encounters that have occurred here over the years, and it is a bit of a mystery why. To reserve a spot for you and the kids at this family-friendly story night, click here.
There's nothing creepier than descending through the unlit halls of the former Lake County Poorhouse. These passageways are normally off limits to the general public, but you can pay a visit this October.
There’s so much to discover right in our own backyards, and some of those stories will leave you chilled to the bone. How many of these haunted destinations have you visited?
Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
