Louisiana is loaded with weird, spooky, and downright macabre sights that thrill fans of haunted history, the bizarre, and supernatural tales.
Myrtles Plantation (St. Francisville): One of America’s most haunted homes, infamous for chilling ghost stories and tragic deaths—overnight guests often report ghost sightings and strange sounds.
Museum of Death (New Orleans): Morbid exhibits feature shrunken heads, skeletons, mortician’s tools, letters from serial killers, and even a section devoted to cannibalism—definitely not for the faint of heart.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (New Orleans): Legendary resting place of voodoo queen Marie Laveau and countless others; the tightly packed above-ground tombs and ghostly stories make for an eerie guided walk.
LaLaurie Mansion (New Orleans): Infamous for its history of torture and brutal hauntings, this French Quarter residence is a touchstone for ghost enthusiasts worldwide.
Magnolia Plantation: The site of voodoo chanting, ghostly lights, and haunted cabins, with tales of an overseer’s murder and spirits that refuse to leave.
Calcasieu Courthouse: Haunted by Toni Jo Henry, the only woman executed by electric chair in Louisiana; mysterious electrical outages and ghostly screams are said to occur.
The Hanging Jail (DeRidder): A gothic 1915 jail notorious for its death row gallows and ghost sightings—featured on paranormal TV shows.
Loyd Hall Plantation (Cheneyville): Ghostly musicians, tragic Civil War-era deaths, and tales of poisoned nannies haunt this bed-and-breakfast and tour destination.
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium: Spirits from the era of the Louisiana Hayride country music show are said to roam the landmark, while mischievous ghosts play tricks on guests.
Bonnie and Clyde Ambush Museum (Gibsland): True-crime fans can examine gruesome memorabilia and historic photos linked to the infamous outlaws’ bloody end.
Abita Mystery House (Abita Springs): Eccentric folk art museum filled with oddities like alligator-animal hybrids, a UFO wreck, and collections of antiques and “junk”—equal parts creepy and kitschy.
Louisiana’s fascination with the macabre is woven into its cemeteries, plantations, museums, and off-the-wall art, perfect for anyone seeking a thrillingly creepy adventure.
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