If you are looking for a unique way to spend the day in and around Nashua, New Hampshire, we have a fun itinerary for you. For those who love eerie and haunted spaces, head over to the Gilson Road Cemetery to see if you experience any paranormal activity. Once you’ve had your fill of ghost hunts, head over to the historic 1804 Abbot-Spalding House. While not known for any hauntings, with over 200 years of history, you never know what you many experience there! So add these cool spots to your bucket list.
For those of you interested in eerie places, be sure to check out Gilson Road Cemetery. Located about 5 miles from downtown Nashua on Gilson Road at the intersection of Tanglewood Drive, you may miss the small cemetery on your first pass. But don't be disappointed by the size - there are a lot of reported ghost sightings at this small plot.
The are a wide variety of ghost sightings here. Some people have reported glowing lights, strange orbs, and fog rolling in out of nowhere. Others have had even creepier experiences, such as seeing a woman wearing a white dress in the cemetery and on Gilson Road, and even a baby wandering around. Many have claimed hearing screaming noises and have even experienced being pushed.
One headstone is the cause for a lot of speculation: a child's grave with a round hole in it. There are rumors that the hole was caused by a bullet hole, or is part of some puzzle to find a treasure. What's your guess?
Built in 1804, the now-museum offers visitors prominent examples of Federal period architecture. While no known ghost stories exist with this building, you never know what you may experience in such an old building! So check it out today!