We put together a list of Haunted Houses to check out, so we decided to also make a list of real-life paranormal sites that will give you goosebumps and leave you spooked! From creepy cemeteries to haunted hotels, ghost tours and everything in between, these spots and their stories are sure to make your skin crawl.

Updated October 2024


 

HAUNTED PLACES

 

Adolphus Hotel

You probably know this hotel as one of Downtown’s oldest and fanciest hotels, but did you know it’s rumored to be haunted?! Over a century old, the hotel has been the site of over a dozen gruesome deaths, including several who fell down elevator shafts, a brutal murder, and even rumors of a bride left at the altar who still haunts the building. Areas with high ghostly activity include the elevators, which seem to move and stop on their own, and the hallways, where sounds from ghastly screams to phantom music have been reported late at night.

Downtown | Directions

 

Coombs Creek Trail

photo courtesy of Coombs Creek Trail

 

COOMBS CREEK TRAIL

Located along Kessler Parkway, this trail is rumored to be the location where a little girl drowned. People have reported that the spirit of the little girl rides a bike at night!

Kessler | Directions

 

DOWNTOWN CARROLLTON

This preserved area has been a local spot for gathering and dining, but what most don’t know is that it is also a site for paranormal activity! Some have even reported feeling being pulled by unseen forces and witnessed spirits walking the premises.

Carrolton | Directions

 

Goat Man

photo courtesy of Old Alton Bridge
 

GOATMAN BRIDGE

Old Alton Bridge aka the Goatman Bridge in Denton is a historic iron truss bridge built in 1884 to carry horses, and eventually cars. Rumor has it that a body that was hung on the bridge disappeared and now haunts the site. (Featured in header image)

Denton | Directions

 

Haunted Hill House

This Civil War-era Victorian mansion is said to be haunted by several different ghosts and spirits! Over the years, the home was the site of a makeshift war hospital, a gateway to the healing wells, a haven for illegal activity, and even a battleground for feuding Native Americans and settlers. Many people have died in and around the home, making it a hotspot for paranormal activity. Featured on many TV shows, the home open to the public and paranormal investigators alike – you can even spend the night there, if you dare!

Mineral Wells | Directions

 

LOST CEMETERY OF INFANTS

At this infant graveyard in Arlington, people have reported paranormal activity such as sensations of small hands stroking their hair, shadows of children, and toys appearing and disappearing.

Arlington | Directions

 

Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery


MANSFIELD HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

Earlier this year we covered the haunted history of Downtown Mansfield, located just 30 minutes away from Fort Worth. The area is home to five historic sites: the Adamiac Candy Shop, Farr Best Theater, Man House Museum, Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery, and the Mansfield Historic Museum. Each have their own unique hauntings, making it perfect for a spooky day trip. Explore all five haunted sites!

Mansfield | Directions

 

Miss Molly’s Hotel

This 1910 former brothel turned Western-chic stay is like taking a trip to the past, complete with the guests from yesteryear! Guests at the hotel that have stuck around to haunt the place include working girls, outlaws, a creepy cowboy named Jake, and even an infamous madam named Josie King. Visitors and paranormal enthusiasts have reported seeing spirit apparitions, objects moving randomly, and more.

Fort Worth | Directions

 

Jefferson Hotel
photo courtesy of Jefferson Hotel


JEFFERSON HOTEL

This Victorian-style hotel allows guests to experience paranormal activity in unique rooms. Guests have testified to being woken up by an old woman watching them sleep, TVs turning on and off, and even dishes moving!

Jefferson | Directions

 

RIVER LEGACY PARK

The most haunted place in the DFW aka the Screaming Bridge or Hell’s Gate in Arlington was a scene of a tragic car accident that killed everyone involved. There have been reports of screams, strange fog on the bridge, and sights of victims' names in the river.

Arlington | Directions

 

White Rock Lake

Since the 1940s, there have been accounts of “Lady of the Lake” giving visitors to White Rock Lake a fright. The ghost is a young woman, who appears in a white dress, soaking wet as if she has just emerged from the lake. The friendly ghost typically asks for a ride to a nearby address, but on the ride there, she simply vanishes! The owners of the address she mentions have stated that it is their daughter, who previously drowned in White Rock Lake.

White Rock | Directions

 

 

GHOST TOURS

 

DALLAS TERRORS

Take a journey through the city’s haunted history with this educational yet frightening tour! Dallas Terrors tours take those brave enough to places known for their dark history or paranormal activity like Frankie’s Downtown, the Adolphus Hotel, the Grassy Knoll, The Sixth Floor Museum, and Pegasus City Brewery. They even offer a haunted pub crawl if you need something to take the edge off! Tour prices range from $20 to $30.

 

NIGHTLY SPIRITS

For young ghost hunters, this tour is perfect for all ages, focusing on entertainment and information. You’ll take a walking tour through Downtown Dallas, exploring the JFK assassination site, the Adolphus Hotel, and more. Tickets are about $25 per person, and they also offer private group tours for $300.

 

STOCKYARDS GHOST TOURS

Hosted by Cowtown Winery, this tour takes you on a trip through the Wild West, with a bone-chilling twist. You’ll see the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards like never before, exploring haunted sites like The Cadillac Hotel, Miss Molly’s, the Stockyards Hotel, and more! Tours are about 60 to 90 minutes, tickets are $25 for adults. They also offer a crime tour, if you’re more into true crime than the paranormal!


 

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