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Gettysburg’s rich history naturally means a plethora of tales of the paranormal. No matter where you visit in the historic town, you’re certain to hear stories of hauntings. It’s not surprising, then, that Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Hotel in Pennsylvania are among the most haunted places in the nation. If you want to increase your chances of experiencing the paranormal, book a stay at this historic hotel.

Founded in 1797, The Gettysburg Hotel boasts a story as rich as that of the historic town in which it sits. You’ve come to the right place if you want to stay in one of the most haunted hotels in the nation.
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The Battle of Gettsyburg, the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, took place just a short way from the hotel. That close proximity to the battlefield made the hotel a natural spot for a makeshift hospital.
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During the war, and particularly the three-day Battle of Gettysburg, thousands of injured and dying soldiers came to the hotel, cared for by teams of doctors and nurses. One nurse, in particular, still wanders the hotel to this day.
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Dressed in nursing garb from the era, Rachel desperately searches the hallways for injured soldiers. She’s also been seeing rifling through guests’ drawers and their luggage.
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Many of those soldiers who were treated or who died at the makeshift hospital are said to remain to this day. Don’t be too surprised if you see a soldier dancing with a woman in the ballroom, for example.
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Today, the Gettysburg Hotel offers A Ghostly Encounter Package. The package includes a stay at the hotel, teeming with the paranormal.
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You’ll also go on a one-hour ghost tour led by a seasoned professional paranormal investigator. Learn more here.
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Book your stay on the official website of The Gettysburg Hotel. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Have you stayed at The Gettysburg Hotel in Pennsylvania? Did you experience the paranormal? Share your experience in the comments! Then take a peek at these six haunted streets in Pennsylvania.  Are you brave enough to travel down them?

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