This Creepy Tour Through The Spookiest Places In Pittsburgh Is Perfect For Fall
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Beth Price-Williams
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Spooky stories and haunted tales promise spine tingling chills any time of the year. During the fall, however, that spookiness gets even, well, spookier. If you got some free time this autumn – or any time of the year really – hop in your car and follow this creepy tour to the spookiest places in Pittsburgh. You might even experience the paranormal on your adventure.
Here is the Google Map for the spooky day trip. You can customize the directions to meet your needs and your interests too.
Omni William Penn Hotel is an ideal spot to begin or to end your spooky adventure. (You might even want to end it here and stay overnight.) One of the oldest hotels in downtown Pittsburgh, the Omni William Penn Hotel is also said to be haunted by the spirit of a salesman. Threatened by those he'd swindled, the salesman is said to have committed suicide on one of the top floors of the 23-story hotel. Today, the top two floors are closed to guests, but it's not uncommon to feel a cold breeze and to hear strange noises from those floors. Others tell of the sound of two men loudly chatting in a hallway - only security, when called, finds no one there.
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Our next stop takes us to one of the most haunted roads in Pittsburgh. However, if you want to experience the paranormal, you'll have to drive their after dark. Many years ago, newlyweds traveled down this very road in a carriage. A crash occurred and the newlyweds and the carriage fell into the creek. The bride died instantly while the groom suffered a slow, torturous end. Today, those who drive down Mudlick Hollow Road tell of a sudden fog, the sound of horse hooves, screams, and a crash. Then all is silent.
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By this point in our day trip, you're probably a bit hungry. Let's head to the Harmony Inn for a delicious meal and a side of the paranormal. The good news is the spirits are said to be friendly, so you'll probably have fun if you run across them. Don't worry if you see a smattering of dimes and nickels all over the restaurant. Louie, who died in the restaurant, likes to drop coins all over. You might look in the mirror, too, and see a man's face starring back, only no one is there.
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Blue Mist Road just be the most haunted road in Pittsburgh and it boasts quite a few tales of the paranormal. Most of the paranormal incidents along Irwin Road, its official name, happen after dark. One such tale tells of a mother and her children who were murdered by the woman's husband. He buried them in a septic tank. The mom and her kids are said to still wander down the street, and you might even catch a glimpse of them.
Experiencing the paranormal in a cemetery should come as little surprise. Restland Memorial Park in Monroeville closes each evening, after which time restless spirits are said to wander the grounds. Walkin' Rose, for example, strolls through the darkened cemetery in a long flowing white dress. You might also see the apparitions of Revolutionary War soldiers who often patrol the cemetery at night.
Our next stop takes us to another cemetery. Many years before it was Coulterville Cemetery, the grounds were home to an orphanage. One tragic evening during the 19th century, the orphanage burned to the ground with the orphans unable to escape. Today, if you drive out of the cemetery in the evening, you might hear the desperate cries of the orphans. Look behind you, and you'll see fire as it whips up into the night sky. Some even tell of, after leaving the cemetery, finding small handprints on their car windows.
Our final stop takes us to Dead Man's Hollow, not too far from Coulterville Cemetery. One of the most haunted places in the United States, Dead Man's Hollow is dotted with the remains of an old factory. Long ago in 1880, George McClure was shot to death in the hollow. Another man, 19-year-old Ward McConkey, was tried, convicted, and executed for the crime. However, he maintained his innocence until his death, and he still wanders throughout the hollow in search of justice.
What are your favorite spookiest places in Pittsburgh? Let us know in the comments! If you’re hoping to experience the paranormal, you might also want to visit these six haunted cemeteries around Pittsburgh.
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Featured Addresses
Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
Mudlick Hollow Rd, Beaver, PA 15009, USA
The Harmony Inn, 230 Mercer St, Harmony, PA 16037, USA
Irwin Rd, Hampton Township, PA, USA
990 Patton Street Extension, Monroeville, PA 15146, USA
Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville Rd, White Oak, PA 15131, USA
Dead Man's Hollow Conservation Area, 600 Scene Ridge Rd, McKeesport, PA 15133, USA