Alabama is home to many haunted places. From restaurants and hotels to cemeteries and houses, you never know where you’ll have a ghostly encounter in the Yellowhammer State. Two of Alabama’s most haunted places that are worth a visit are Gaineswood and Gaines Ridge Dinner Club, which you can learn all about below.
Gaineswood, which was built by General Nathan Bryan Whitfield between the years 1842-1860, is a beautiful plantation home in Demopolis, Alabama. Today, it's operated as a museum.
If you love and can truly appreciate architecture from years that have gone by, you'll certainly want to visit Gaineswood because it's one of America's finest Greek Revival-style homes.
Gaineswood is also believed to be haunted by the nanny of Gen. Whitfield's children. Over the years, many people who've toured Gaineswood have reported the sounds of a piano playing.
Because the nanny and children enjoyed playing musical instruments together, it only makes sense that the piano is being played by the nanny's spirit. After dying one winter, she was sent to her home state the following spring. Many people believe her spirit was left behind. For more information about Gaineswood, including tour times, be sure to visit the historic home's
website.
After touring Gaineswood, you'll want to take an hour-long drive south to Camden for dinner at Gaines Ridge Dinner Club. This restaurant is one of Alabama's most haunted places to dine.
Many people who've dined at GainesRidge Dinner Club, which is inside an 1820s antebellum home, have had a ghostly encounter. For example, several have reported the sounds of a screaming woman and a crying baby.
There have also been reports of pipe smoke aroma. One of the strangest ghostly encounters to ever occur at Gaines Ridge Dinner Club is when a guest witnessed a woman floating past the windows. Yes, very strange indeed!
When it comes to food, Gaines Ridge Dinner Club offers a little bit of everything. Portions are also adequate, so you won't leave hungry.
If you love history and paranormal activity, you'll certainly want to visit Gaineswood and Gaines Ridge Dinner Club. Don't forget to add these two historic places to your bucket list. Who knows? You might even have a ghostly experience.
Have you ever toured Gaineswood or dined at Gaines Ridge Dinner Club? If so, did you have a ghostly encounter? Let us know in the comments below.
