Amid all of the fun and festivities that you'll find in the Lone Star State, the haunted places in Texas - the creepy hotels, warehouses, and hospitals lurking in the shadows - are what draw in the brave. Plenty of places exist for the spooky and downright terrifying to hide here, but these spots definitely top the list for the most bone-chilling sites in the state of Texas. Beware: These scary spots might haunt your dreams tonight, so proceed with caution. Hey, at least we warned you.... Below are 13 haunted places in Texas that will send chills down your spine!

1. La Carafe, Houston

Dating back to before the Civil War, the second floor of the building is said to be haunted. Guests have reported seeing the apparition of a large African American man walking around upstairs and have heard heavy footsteps and the sound of a body being dragged across the floor. This old wine bar is actually still open for business today and is believed to be the oldest bar in the city of Houston. So... who wants to grab a drink here after work?

Learn more about one of the most haunted places near me on the La Carafe Facebook page.

2. Presidio La Bahia, Goliad

Originally founded in 1721, many Texas Revolution conflicts occurred at this Spanish fort, including the Battle of Goliad and the Goliad Massacre. As you can imagine, this site still houses many angry, scared, and hurt spirits of soldiers, and their cries of pain can be heard during the night, making it one of the most haunted places in TX. Also, some witnesses have reported seeing apparitions of soldiers here.

The Presidio La Bahia web page has more information.

3. Baker Hotel, Mineral Wells

Supposedly, the hauntings began here long before the hotel in haunted Texas closed its doors. Two main spirits still lurk inside the hotel's walls, and several witnesses have claimed to see them. One is a ghost of a bloody nude woman on the seventh floor, possibly the mistress of the hotel manager. Apparently, the emotional stress from the affair got to her, and she jumped from the balcony to her death. Other people claimed to have seen the ghost of a man who was killed after being caught in an elevator door. If you thought you missed your chance to experience the paranormal activity here, think again. The Baker Hotel is supposedly being resurrected and restored for guests, so if you really want to get in contact with the Baker Hotel ghosts, look out for the grand opening in the spring of 2026. When it comes to haunted places in Texas, this is one of the major ones that take the whole cake!

Discover more on the Baker Hotel website.

4. Spaghetti Warehouse, Houston

Located in the heart of downtown Houston, this restaurant used to be a pharmaceutical warehouse, and prior to that a cotton storage facility. Most of the ghostly activity happens on the second floor, where legend says that the owner of the pharmaceutical company met a tragic death while working in the elevator late one night. His wife is said to come looking for him after the restaurant has closed at night. Employees washing dishes often see a lady in white walking around (supposedly the man's wife), and notice table settings and chairs rearranging themselves spontaneously. If you come to eat here, make sure to bring a camera; some diners have even captured orbs in the photos they've taken!

Learn more about one of the most haunted places in Texas on the Spaghetti Warehouse website.

5. The Jefferson Hotel, Jefferson

This charming city in haunted Texas is rife with sightings of ghosts and spooky legends, but this hotel is definitely the talk of the town. Said to be one of the most haunted hotels in the whole country, some of the ghosts lurking here have been said to throw objects at tourists and even lock them in their rooms. This is only the tip of the iceberg... other guests have reported knocking on the walls and doors in the middle of the night, footsteps clattering down the halls, children laughing, doors opening on their own, voices echoing in vacant rooms, and more. If you want to stay here, be sure to sleep with one eye open at night.

Find out more on the Jefferson Hotel website.

6. Hotel Galvez, Galveston

One of the oldest hotels on the island, it's also one of the most haunted places in Texas. Specifically, Room 505 has guests running from their rooms due to an eerie presence that makes them feel uncomfortable. Oddly, the smell of gardenias is said to be a sign of the ghost's presence. "The Lovelorn Lady" wanders the halls of the fifth floor as well, eternally locked in the hotel after hanging herself when she learned of her husband's death at sea. Plenty of people still stay at this beautifully haunted hotel, but few dare to stay in the infamous Room 505.

The Hotel Galvez website offers more information.

7. Granbury Opera House, Granbury

This old theater is reported to be haunted by a tall figure wearing all black with black boots, and some even say it's John Wilkes Booth. Abraham Lincoln's assassin used to be a very popular actor and performed here many times, and the Discovery Channel Ghost Lab supposedly captured an EVP of Booth's voice saying he was there.

Learn more about one of the haunted places near me on the Granbury Opera website.

8. Emily Morgan Hotel, San Antonio

Before it became a hotel, this building was an advanced medical arts facility, complete with a hospital, surgery floors, and a crematorium. That might explain some of the hauntings guests report, like the phone ringing in the middle of the night with no one on the other end, the TV and lights randomly coming on, and a woman dressed in white who disappears almost instantly. We sure do have a lot of creepy hotels here in haunted Texas.

Learn more on the Emily Morgan Hotel website.

9. Bragg Road Ghost Lights, Saratoga

Everybody in East Texas knows about this famous legend. It goes like this: On most nights, you can see a light flicker on and off in the distance when you drive down this old logging road. It's said to be the lantern of a railroad worker searching for his head after being decapitated in a train accident. The best way to experience this is to ride in the bed of a truck with hot chocolate on a cool fall evening, a few weeks before Halloween. The activity usually picks up a lot around that time, plus everything is just way scarier around Halloween anyway.

10. Elder Street Artist Lofts, Houston

This building used to be Jefferson Davis Hospital, which had a psychiatric ward, so you can imagine what kind of hauntings go on here. The site was built over the Houston City Cemetery as well, where over 3,000 Civil War and yellow fever victims are buried. Before the building became a loft, people reported shadowy figures, an unseen force watching them, and smells of sterilization solutions. One word: CREEPY.

Learn more about one of the most haunted places in Texas on the Elder Street Artist Lofts Facebook page.

11. Littlefield House, Austin

Supposedly haunted by the mistress of the house, Alice Littlefield, the woman rarely left the house in life and was allegedly insane. People have claimed to have heard her playing the piano or aimlessly walking around upstairs.

The Littlefield House website sheds more light on the topic.

12. Driskill Hotel, Austin

This historic hotel in the heart of Austin may look pretty normal and sophisticated from the outside, but the inside harbors a few well-kept secrets. A portrait on the third floor of a little girl holding flowers is said to make guests feel as though their heels have been lifted into the air, and then their equilibrium is off for a few hours after that. Also, witnesses have reported seeing apparitions in chairs or windows, feeling strange sensations on their arms and faces, and hearing sounds of people upstairs when no one's there.

Read more about this haunted Texas attraction on the Driskill Hotel website.

13. Yorktown Memorial Hospital, Yorktown

Named the most haunted place on Earth by "The Sun," you be the judge as you walk the creepy hallways, rooms that led to nearly 2,000 deaths. This decrepit place is a hub for paranormal activity. Halloween brings extra ghost tours in one of the most haunted places near me.

Most of these haunted places in Texas seem harmless enough, but if you choose to visit, proceed with caution and bring others with you whenever possible. What are your favorite haunted places in Texas? Let us know in the comments, or tell us about them using this nomination form.