Haunted NC
North Carolina ghost lore stretches from mysterious lights in the Blue Ridge Mountains to lighthouses on the barrier islands.
Historic hotel Asheville, NC
The stone resort opened in 1913 overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests and staff report the "Pink Lady," a woman in a pink gown said to appear around Room 545.
Visiting: Operating resort hotel; the Great Hall is open to visitors.
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Mysterious lights Burke County (near Morganton), NC
For more than a century, people have reported glowing orbs rising above Brown Mountain at night. Scientists have suggested headlights, trains and atmospheric effects, while local legends tie the lights to lost travelers and lantern-bearing searchers.
Visiting: View from public overlooks along NC 181 after dark; pull off only at designated areas.
Lighthouse Bald Head Island, NC
Completed in 1817, Old Baldy is the oldest standing lighthouse in North Carolina. Island legend says the ghost of Theodosia Burr Alston, daughter of Aaron Burr, who vanished at sea in 1813, wanders the area.
Visiting: Reached by passenger ferry; the lighthouse and museum are open to visitors in season.Official site →
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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