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North Carolina is home to a lot of history, and wherever there is history, there’s usually a ghost story or two floating around. You might be surprised to learn that there are many haunted hotels in North Carolina where you can spend the night and might just have a paranormal encounter of your own. If you weren’t a believer before, you might just be after staying a night or two in one of the notoriously haunted hotels in North Carolina.

1. The Omni Grove Park Inn
The Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USA
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The most famous story from a haunted hotel in North Carolina is, of course, the Pink Lady at the Grove Park Inn. A possible suicide, or a possible push, caused a damsel to fall to her death...no one is sure how her life ended. Her spirit still lingers throughout this beautiful hotel to this day. But word on the street is that she is a very friendly, kind-hearted ghost, so if you encounter her, don't be scared. (easier said than done!)

Take a look at this video by @groveparkinn:
2. Green Park Inn Hotel
Green Park Inn, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA
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Blowing Rock is a quaint town but the Green Park Inn is hiding something terrible on the third floor. A woman who died in the Inn seems to be stuck here forever. Reports of strange occurrences and ghostly sightings occur on the third floor. For a bit of a less spooky ghost encounter, this haunted hotel in North Carolina also offers murder mystery weekends!

Take a look at this video by @realappalachia:

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3. The Carolina Inn
The Carolina Inn, 400 Forsythe St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
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The Carolina Inn has plenty of southern antebellum charm, which is probably why 20-year resident, Dr. William Jacocks never wanted to leave. His playful spirit is said to haunt his former residence, Suite 252. Guests have frequently had issues with getting locked out of the room..to the point of the installation of an electronic lock that still seems to malfunction. This is absolutely one of the most haunted hotels in NC.

Take a look at this video by @ABC11WTVD:
4. Blind Tiger Asheville (formerly 1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage)
173 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
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Looking for a "haunted bed and breakfast near me?" Formerly the 1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage, the Blind Tiger Asheville is an AAA-four diamond bed and breakfast but it also houses a mysterious spirit and former owner, Mrs. B. Each room in the cottage is named after American authors, and Mrs. B preferred Robert Frost. In 1928, while owning the property as a private residence, she passed away, but many believe she never left this haunted bed and breakfast in North Carolina. Mrs. B continues to tidy up rooms, closing and opening drawers, and also enjoys sitting in the garden.
5. The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa
The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa, 2771 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746, USA
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This fabulous lakeside inn has been visited by famous faces, including F. Scott Fitzgerald and Franklin Roosevelt. Aside from the glitzy reputation, it was also a convalescent home for wounded soldiers in the 1940s and the site of a murder in the 1930s, leading many to believe this is one of the most haunted hotels in North Carolina. The spirits still remain there to this day. Staff have reported hearing their name called in a grave voice and strange apparitions have been seen with both the eye and captured on camera.

Do you think you could spend a few nights at one of these haunted hotels in North Carolina? For even more paranormal fun, gas up the car and take this road trip to some of the most haunted places in North Carolina.

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Are there any haunted restaurants or bars in North Carolina?

Once you’ve spent the night in one of the most haunted hotels in North Carolina, it’s time to check out some of the other paranormal hotspots. The Country Squire Restaurant Winery and Vintage Inn checks off more than one box here, as it’s both one of the most haunted bed and breakfasts in North Carolina as well as a restaurant and winery.

Located in Dublin County, many paranormal teams have investigated the property which dates back 200 years, and have reported spooky paranormal activity like heading doors slam when no one is around disembodied footsteps, and even audio recordings of people who have passed away on the property.

What are the creepiest cemeteries in North Carolina?

Cemeteries are often paranormal hotspots, with ghost stories and urban legends always swirling around. One of the most haunted cemeteries in North Carolina is the Riverside Cemetery in Asheville. Established in 1885, this cemetery is close to where a bloody Civil War battle took place, and many visitors report hearing the faint shouting of soldiers, phantom gunfire, and in a few rare cases, the sightings of what appears to be Confederate soldiers in full uniform.

What are the most popular ghost stories in North Carolina?

Among the most popular ghost stories in North Carolina are the following:

  • The Grove Park Inn’s Pink Lady, as mentioned above, might just be the most popular.
  • If you find yourself at Helen’s Bridge in Asheville, you might run into some car trouble. Legend has it that a woman hanged herself from the bridge after her daughter died in a fire. Some people claim to have even seen her asking for help in finding her daughter. Maybe she causes the car troubles on purpose so folks can help her find her daughter? That’s one theory, but many believe the bridge also has a different, darker energy that lurks around, and some people have reported seeing huge, monster-like shadows lurking around in the treelike. Some have even said they’ve been scratched and pushed while exploring the area. You’ll want to be careful if you decide to investigate this haunted place in North Carolina, that’s for sure.

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