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Martinsburg, WV
This historic downtown theatre is one of the stops on West Virginia's Paranormal Trail, with stories of unexplained activity tied to the old performance space. Visitors can see the building during scheduled performances and special haunted events, while paranormal investigations are offered only at selected times or by arrangement.
Salem, WV
Also called the Flinderation Tunnel, this roughly Civil War-era railroad tunnel is now reached from the North Bend Rail Trail and has accumulated stories of ghostly voices and unexplained figures. The tunnel is dark enough that a flashlight is necessary, and reaching it requires trail travel rather than simply pulling off the highway.
Lewisburg, WV
Built in 1902, Lewisburg's Carnegie Hall has accumulated reports of footsteps, whispers, lights and other unexplained activity inside the historic arts venue. It remains an operating performance hall, so visitors should attend a scheduled event or view the exterior rather than treating it as an unrestricted investigation site.
Harpers Ferry, WV
This guided walking tour uses the historic streets around Harpers Ferry to tell local ghost stories, Civil War tales and legends attached to the town's old buildings. Tours meet near St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church and run on a scheduled basis, so reservations are recommended.
Wheeling, WV
This former railroad tunnel is now part of Wheeling's trail system and has become associated with reports of voices, figures and other unexplained activity. It is publicly reachable on the trail, but the tunnel is dark and should be approached with a light and normal trail precautions.
Glen Ferris, WV
The riverside Glen Ferris Inn dates to the nineteenth century and has long been associated with stories of a resident spirit commonly called "The Colonel." It remains an operating inn and restaurant, so travelers can visit normally without needing a paranormal event.
Morgantown, WV
The restored Hotel Morgan is an operating downtown hotel with decades of guest stories about unexplained sounds and apparitions. It is included on West Virginia's Paranormal Trail, but it remains a functioning hotel rather than a dedicated ghost attraction, so visit as a guest, diner or respectful sightseer.
Rock, WV
The amusement park opened in 1926 and closed in the 1960s after multiple deaths, leaving behind a Ferris wheel, swings and other decaying structures that have since become the center of extensive paranormal lore. The property is private and visits are only permitted through scheduled tours, events or investigations—do not enter without an appointment.
Shepherdstown, WV
These guided evening walks explore reported hauntings and darker stories around one of West Virginia's oldest towns. Tours operate on scheduled dates and require booking rather than offering unrestricted access to the buildings discussed along the route.
Shepherdstown, WV
Shepherdstown Mystery Walks leads visitors through the historic district while recounting local ghost stories, strange incidents and town legends. Walks meet near the town's visitor area and operate on scheduled dates, so check the current calendar before routing here.
Cairo, WV
Tunnel No. 19 on the North Bend Rail Trail is associated with the “White Woman of Silver Run,” a ghost said to have appeared on the former B&O tracks in front of passing trains. The 1,376-foot tunnel is publicly reachable from the rail trail, but it is dark, damp and requires a walk or bike ride to reach, so visitors should bring a light.
Parkersburg, WV
The Blennerhassett opened in 1889 and remains an operating historic hotel in downtown Parkersburg. Guests and paranormal tours have attached numerous apparition, voice and unexplained-activity stories to the building, making it one of the city's best-known haunted landmarks.
Sutton, WV
This century-old Sutton house is promoted for paranormal tours and overnight investigations centered on stories of former residents William and Emma Haymond. It is not a normal walk-in museum; tours and overnight access are by appointment or scheduled event.
Williamson, WV
Opened as a hospital in 1928, this large hilltop building served medical and later office uses before becoming a public historic and paranormal-tour destination in 2021. Current visits are through scheduled tours, investigations and special events; it is not a daily walk-in attraction.
Weston, WV
A quarter-mile of hand-cut sandstone, built for 250 patients and holding well over two thousand by the 1950s. Daytime tours cover the architecture and the medical history; the overnight ones cover the reason most people have heard of it.
Moundsville, WV
The former West Virginia Penitentiary is a massive Gothic prison that operated until 1995 and now offers guided history tours through cell blocks, yards and other restricted areas. Visitors can also book public ghost hunts, paranormal investigations and seasonal Halloween experiences, with the normal tour season running on scheduled dates.
