Here are 11 of the creepiest and most macabre places to explore in Georgia—perfect for those drawn to eerie legends, haunted history, and chilling experiences:
Windsor Hotel (Americus)
This 1892 Victorian hotel is notorious for tragic accidents and the ghosts of a housekeeper and her daughter, pushed to their deaths in an elevator shaft. Guests report hearing children’s footsteps and seeing eerie reflections.
The Pirates’ House (Savannah)
Dating back to 1753, this inn-turned-restaurant was a pirate hangout, with haunted tunnels for kidnapping victims. Apparitions and unexplained voices are still reported by both staff and guests.
Old Dekalb County Courthouse (Decatur)
Marked by gruesome trials, public hangings, and fires, this historic courthouse hosts phantom footsteps, oppressive presences, and sightings of executed criminals’ spirits around the grounds.
Marietta History Center (Kennesaw House)
A former hotel, Civil War hospital, and morgue, this building is haunted by past guests—most notably a lady in pink and unexplained noises or mysterious elevator movements.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
The bloody Civil War battles here reportedly left behind lingering spirits. Hikers encounter ghostly soldiers, hear the sounds of cannon fire, and sometimes catch the scent of blood and gunpowder.
Bulloch Hall (Roswell)
Teddy Roosevelt’s mother’s childhood home is said to be haunted by spirits of enslaved workers and other apparitions—security alarms are regularly triggered without explanation, and rocking chairs move by themselves.
Lake Lanier (Buford)
This man-made lake, built over displaced communities and submerged graves, is rumored to be cursed and haunted by “The Lady of the Lake” and other restless spirits.
Johnston-Felton-Hay House (Macon)
With flickering lights, ghostly voices, and apparitions (including the sight of former owner Mary Ellen Felton), this remarkable mansion is a hub of supernatural activity.
Oakland Cemetery (Atlanta)
The city’s most famous “marble orchard” is filled with ornate gravestones and tales of Confederate soldier ghosts, making it a popular and chilling destination for nighttime visits.
Euharlee Covered Bridge (Euharlee)
This historic bridge has legends of tragic deaths and the persistent specter of a young girl seen swinging or felt within the rafters.
Marshall House (Savannah)
One of Savannah’s most haunted hotels, guests recount terrifying noises, paranormal odors, and the feeling of being watched by unseen presences.
Each of these haunted locations invites visitors to experience Georgia’s dark, mysterious, and supernaturally charged history.
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