From historic hotels and saloons to old homes and ghost-town landmarks, explore District of Columbia's most haunted places — with stories, maps and places you can actually visit.
District of Columbia's haunted places span historic hotels, theaters, saloons and old homes — many tied to the region's frontier and railroad-era past. Washington are among the most-reported.
The places listed here are drawn from local history, published folklore and visitor reports. Many are open to the public, and several offer overnight stays and guided tours. Stories are recorded as accounts rather than established fact.
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