The Florida peninsula is dotted with hundreds of miles of pristine coastline fringed with palm trees and fine dining options. St. Augustine is the oldest city in the state peppered with historical buildings. Miami is the party capital for people who want to dance the night away with the tunes of their favorite DJ. When the Sunshine State leaves no stone unturned to keep you energized and invigorated, will you believe if someone says Florida has a spooky past too? Here, we bring you a list of the most haunted places to visit in Florida.
Ghost stories are always exciting. Whether you believe in them or not, ghost stories will surely give you goose-bumps. Since Florida is never under that radar, it will be interesting to venture into the abandoned towns exploring and unearthing some untold stories.
Check out some of the creepiest places and most chilling sites around state –
Well-known for its immense coral structures, Coral Castle is a haunted landmark located in the southern part of Miami-Dade County. It has been surrounded in a heavy shroud and gives a mysterious impression of supernatural powers as to how one man – Edward Leedskalnin – cut, constructed quarried, and transported the huge pieces of stone.
Until 2004, St. Petersburg didn’t enjoy a reputation of being one of the scariest, spookiest, and creepiest places in Florida. It was Time Reeser who published a dozen tales for Ghost Stories of St. Petersburg, which ultimately started drawing visitors to take a tour of the spots mentioned in the tales. The Jannus Landing Courtyard is one popular stop that people believe is haunted by a spirit from the 1980s. It took an interesting turn when one family that visited St. Petersburg claimed, “We think it was our son”.
No one would believe that Palm Beach can have some of the spookiest stories to tell. But, it is true. It could be a place of a creepy English pub with intriguing tales. The Blue Anchor in Delray Beach on Atlantic Avenue has a lot of history.
The “South’s Most Haunted Small Town”, Monticello witnesses ghost haunting tours, which are a regular sight in the city. Downtown Historic Monticello has the spookiest stories to tell. Many professional ghost hunters would offer a 90-minute walking tour to the haunted buildings in downtown. One out of each three houses in downtown Monticello has a tale to tell.
Discover what’s lurking behind the mausoleums and tombstones at the City of Miami Cemetery. From Julia Tuttle to the Burdine Family, the City of Miami Cemetery is home to many renowned names.
Deering Estate at Cutler is historical, archaeological, and environmental preservation in Palmetto Bay. Visit the Estate if you care for a whisper in your ear. Even though the mansion has not been occupied since the ’80s people believe that supernatural sightings haunt the building. The League of Paranormal Investigators’ members has documented the mansion’s ghostly appearances.
In 2000, Jonas Brihammar traveled from Stockholm to the US to work. As he was passing through St. Augustine, he fell in love with the beautiful historic town. He started working at the St. Augustine Lighthouse. He eventually discovered that the lighthouse was haunted and subsequently launched a Haunted Pub Tour and Haunted Hearse Ride. Today, St. Augustine is one of the most sought-after places in Florida.
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