Haunted FL
Florida ghost stories run from Spanish colonial forts to Gilded Age hotels, plus one very famous doll in Key West that visitors are warned not to offend.
Lighthouse St. Augustine, FL
The current tower was completed in 1874, and during its construction two young daughters of the project superintendent died in an accident. Visitors and staff report girls' laughter, footsteps on the stairs and a figure at the top of the tower, and the museum offers after-dark ghost tours.
Visiting: Museum with daytime climbs and evening ghost tours; check the official site for schedules.Official site →
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Civil War fort and museum Key West, FL
This Civil War-era fort now houses a museum whose most famous resident is Robert, a doll once owned by Key West artist Robert Eugene Otto. Legend says Robert causes bad luck for anyone who photographs him without asking, and the museum displays letters from visitors apologizing to him.
Visiting: Museum open daily; check the Key West Art & Historical Society for hours.Official site →
Historic hotel Coral Gables, FL
The Biltmore opened in 1926 and served as an Army hospital during World War II. A gangster was shot dead in a 13th-floor suite in 1929, and guests have reported elevator rides to that floor that no one requested.
Visiting: Operating hotel; ask the concierge about historic tours of the property.
Ghost stories are shared as folklore. Hours, tours and access change — always check with the site before you go, and never enter private or closed property.
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