Download or read book Haunted Inns and Ghostly Getaways of Vermont written by Thea Lewis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to be disturbed by the preternatural guests at the Green Mountain State’s most creeptastic lodgings—from the author of Haunted Burlington. Creaks and groans in the night remind guests that they might not be alone in Vermont’s inns. Discover the history behind some of the Green Mountain State’s spookiest places to spend the night. Loyal guest Mary Todd Lincoln enjoyed her annual respites at the Equinox Hotel in Manchester so much that death could not interrupt the tradition. Some still feel the presence of Al Capone in the underground bar he favored at Highgate Manor. The show goes on for the ghost of tap-dancing hero Boots Berry at Stowe’s Green Mountain Inn. Queen City Ghostwalk creator and author Thea Lewis shares chilling encounters and examines the spirits of the past that are not quite resting in peace. Haunted Inns and Ghostly Getaways of Vermont is the only bedtime story for a night in Vermont’s eerie lodgings. Includes photos! “For Lewis, a gifted storyteller, a good story makes a haunted place all the more compelling.” —Happy Vermont

Download or read book Haunted Hotels and Ghostly Getaways of New Mexico written by Donna Blake Birchell and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True to its nickname, New Mexico enchants some souls so much they never leave. The Express St. James of Cimarron plays host to the cantankerous spirit of former owner Thomas James "T.J." Wright. At the Trinity Hotel in Carlsbad, Miss Ruby occasionally pranks unwitting guests and still cares for the rooms where she once worked. The gentle ghost of Julie Staab sits weeping at the bar of La Posada when not running bath water in her former room. And in death, Byron T. Mills looks over the Las Vegas Plaza Hotel he owned and neglected in life. Local author Donna Blake Birchell shares the chilling stories of these permanent spectral guests.

Download or read book Vermont Haunted History Vermont Ghost Stories Folklore Myths Curses and Legends written by William M. Alexander and published by Vermonter. This book was released on 2018-08-26 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't you just love a good ghost story? A Vermont Haunted History is brimming with a collection of Vermont ghost stories, haunted locations and mysterious people and places. Just the type of reading you will want to indulge in on a dark, rainy evening. Vermont is famous for maple syrup and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream but perhaps it's best kept secret are the delightfully creepy ghost stories and legends that have been passed down by generations of Vermont families. Within the pages of this book, should you dare, you will find frightening tales of vengeful spirits and abandoned places. Discover why some of the 19th century curses still exist today and what happened to some of the victims. You will marvel at the amazing burial places, mausoleums and monuments, including the story of one man's elaborate tomb specially constructed should he suddenly awaken and find himself buried alive! Vermont has a number of haunted inns and hotels including one benevolent, tap dancing spirit and others that refuse to leave. The story of "Black Agnes" comes with a twist, you simply won't expect. All of this including a companion website with tons of photos and video that accompany these chilling tales. Enjoy, if you dare!

Download or read book Ghostly Encounters written by Frances Kermeen and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2002-10-02 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with chilling stories, GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS is filled with practical information for anyone who dares to spend a night in a haunted house. Frances Kermeen bought the Myrtles Plantation of St. Francisville, LA, with the dream of turning the historic site into a cozy inn. But she was shocked to discover that the property was haunted. Instead of losing customers, however, business exploded. Since then, Kermeen has traveled to over 150 haunted inns and hotels throughout the U.S. and collected some of the creepiest ghost stories ever told-and they're all true. Readers will enter the Oatman Hotel, where the distinct outline of a man, once murdered in the room, remains imprinted on the sheets-no matter how many times the maids change them. And in the garden of the Myrtles Plantation, two little girls, who were poisoned there in 1824, are often seen playing.

Download or read book Eerie Inns written by Natalie Lunis and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To most people, an inn is a place for weary travelers who are hungry and tired to get a bite to eat and rest for a while. After a few days, guests usually check out and return home or continue on their journey. Some people, however, check into an inn and never check out. Their ghosts stay on, sharing their rooms with the living. Among the 11 eerie inns in this book, children will discover an inn in Gettysburg that is said to be haunted by the soldiers who died in one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War; a small hotel in San Francisco that was once a girls’ school and is now visited by the ghost of the headmistress; and a bed-and-breakfast in Florida that is haunted not by a person—but by a doll! The creepy photographs and chilling nonfiction text will keep children turning the pages to discover more spooky stories.

Download or read book Haunted Inns and Hotels of Virginia written by Susan Schwartz and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virginia's long history and many beauties attract millions of visitors each year--and some never leave. With some of the oldest inns in the country, Virginia has a multitude of options for travelers to sleep among the spirits. The historic Cavalier Hotel is haunted by the ghost of Adolph Coors, the beer magnate. Market Square Tavern is one of the original buildings in Williamsburg, and has some of the oldest haunts--including, possibly, Thomas Jefferson. The spirit of Mary Hooker still watches over her beloved home at King George's Bell Grove Plantation. The family of the former owner of Natural Bridge Hotel are said to still walk the halls of historic building--after he killed them. Plan a ghostly journey along Virginia's byways with author and paranormal expert Susan Schwartz.

Download or read book Wicked Vermont written by Thea Lewis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Vermont is a picturesque landscape, but the idyllic setting hides a sometimes dark and desperate past. ... Author Thea Lewis takes a revealing ride through the unique and colorful history of the Green Mountain State."--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book Haunted Burlington written by Thea Lewis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09-25 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[Burlington’s] Ghost Guru . . . is responsible for keeping alive those things that are dead but still floating around, sometimes quite literally” (Ravenous Monster). The vibrant city of Burlington is a perpetual hub of activity, with hordes of shoppers strolling up and down Church Street and groups of college students scattered about the lawns of UVM. Stop and listen to the stories of Queen City Ghostwalk guide Thea Lewis, and discover the ghostly shapes and spirits that appear among the throngs of the city’s living. Meet the mischievous poltergeist who haunts Converse Hall and the ghost of the Flynn Theater. Take a peek at peculiar happenings at the Firehouse Center or the old Howard Opera House. Lewis delivers plenty of chills with a strong dose of history and a pinch of humor. “For Lewis, a gifted storyteller, a good story makes a haunted place all the more compelling.” —Happy Vermont Includes photos!

Download or read book Haunted Inns of America written by Terry L. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For ghost lovers who long for the adventure of the real thing, Ghost Stalkers Terry L Smith and Mark Jean have created the first comprehensive travel guide to more than 200 haunted hotels and bed and breakfast inns in America. Many locations have never been found in any other ghost book. Covering all 50 states, every region of the country is featured, with profiles of the most active and attractive haunted bed and breakfast inns and hotels in each state. It includes facts about the history, accommodations, food, entertainment, and most importantly, the supernatural activity. Each hotel and inn is ranked from one to five ghosts based on the 'haunted activity' level. Entries also include fascinating eyewitness interviews, haunted rooms, and behind-the-scenes stories of the resident ghosts at each inn and their startling, moving, and surprising encounters with visiting humans.

Download or read book Haunted Burlington Spirit s of Vermont s Queen City written by Thea Lewis and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vibrant city of Burlington is a perpetual hub of activity, with hordes of shoppers strolling up and down Church Street and groups of college students scattered about the lawns of UVM. Stop and listen to the stories of Queen City Ghostwalk guide Thea Lewis, and discover the ghostly shapes and spirits that appear among the throngs of the city's living. Meet the mischievous poltergeist who haunts Converse Hall and the ghost of the Flynn Theater. Take a peek at peculiar happenings at the Firehouse Center or the old Howard Opera House. Lewis delivers plenty of chills with a strong dose of history and a pinch of humor.

Download or read book Haunted Inns of New England written by Mark Jasper and published by Covered Bridge Press. This book was released on 2000-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 39 inns of New England that are profiled in this book have all been visited by the author and have passed his test as among the most stately and elegant in the Northeast . . . and, oh yes, all of them are haunted. These are tales sworn to be true by the innkeepers and guests who have reported a ghost or presence of someone who checked out long ago.

Download or read book Haunted Inns of the Southeast written by Sheila Turnage and published by John F Blair Pub. This book was released on 2001 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grouped by state, Turnage tells 5 to 18 stories about haunted inns in each of the Southeastern states .

Download or read book America s Most Haunted Hotels written by Jamie Davis Whitmer and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2016-10-08 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phantom footsteps pace the stairs at the Myrtles Plantation. A seductive spirit tugs on the sheets at the Copper Queen. Ghost children whisper and giggle at the Kehoe House. Journey into the mysterious world of haunted hotels, where uninvited guests roam the halls, supernatural sounds ring throughout the rooms, and chills run along the spines of those who dare to check in for the night. Join Jamie Davis Whitmer, author of Haunted Asylums, Prisons, and Sanatoriums, as she explores some of the most haunted hotels across the United States. From the Jerome Grand Hotel in Arizona to the Palmer House in Minnesota, each hotel is discussed in great detail, covering everything from the building’s history and legends to first-hand accounts of spooky sounds and smells, ghost sightings, EVP sessions, and more. You’ll also find photos, travel information, and everything else you need to plan your own visit to these iconic hotels.

Download or read book Haunted Inns Pubs and Eateries of St Augustine written by Greg Jenkins and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-08 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once sought after by French Huguenots, Spanish invaders, English privateers and indigenous tribes, St. Augustine is a melting pot of cultural conquests. Anyone who traces its cobblestone streets, sails its vast shoreline or explores its unique architecture senses those who came before. Paranormal researcher and author Dr. Greg Jenkins examines ghostly happenings in the city's charming inns, pubs and eateries that keep guests looking over their shoulders. There's the lady with the lantern perched atop the Casablanca Inn who still searches for seafaring bootleggers and the spirit "Catalina" who peers through the window at hungry diners in Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille. Enjoy these stories and more, with personal interviews and documented visitor logs from the featured establishments.

Download or read book Dinner and Spirits written by Robert James Wlodarski and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-01-17 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book embodies a desire on the part of the authors to produce a directory of haunted places around the United States that deal with food, drink, and/or accommodations. For the curious traveler, the directory integrates history, adventure, and ghosts—for an extraordinary travel experience, and adventure into the unknown. Dinner and Spirits contains over 500 well-documented listings from 50 states. Go have dinner, or a drink, or perhaps spend a comfortable night in one of the establishments listed herein. The owners of the listed establishments welcome you into a world where you may not need food, drink, or slumbering dreams, but only an open mind to encounter a spirit.

Download or read book Haunted America written by Matt Chandler and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes ghost sightings and hauntings in the United States.

Download or read book Haunted Places in the American South written by Alan Brown and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2002 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your guide to the spookiest spots in Dixie