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Local Haunts To Visit In Texas

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Check out these local haunts to visit in Texas for BIG-size scares.

Texas has a rich history influenced by the diverse cultures and countries that shaped our great state’s spirit and the “spirits” that many believe are still around. Whether stately hotels, sanitariums, or shot-gun shacks, many locales are known for those who stayed well beyond their welcome and lives. Below is a glimpse of a ghost town or two and local haunts to visit in Texas. Some are year-round haunted houses.

In July 2022, while on a pet-friendly destination assignment in Mesquite, TX, I was staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites, where I stumbled on the 2022 Texas Haunters Convention (a Halloween & Costume Expo). The convention was in the Convention Center adjacent to the hotel, so I decided to check it out. It was pet-friendly, so I took my two dogs, paid the $10 entry fee, and strolled around. To my amazement, a little creepy, but I liked it.

Related: North Texas State Parks To Visit

 

Texas Haunters Convention 2022 at Mesquite, TX Convention Center. Photo Credit: Kim Croisant

Local Haunts To Visit In Texas

Obviously, the most popular time to visit haunted houses and haunted places is on or around Halloween, but some of these haunted spots are open year-round every day. Why, because they are haunted, and they don’t wait for Halloween to scare the living daylights out of you!! Follow these haunted places and towns in Texas for a haunted road trip.

Related: Texas Road Trips With A View

 

Texas Haunters Convention 2022 at Mesquite, TX Convention Center. Photo Credit: Kim Croisant

Central Texas / Texas Hill Country

Magnolia Hotel – Sequin

Traveling to Seguin anytime soon? You could stay in the historic and haunted Magnolia Hotel. This unique spot has been voted one of the most haunted bed and breakfasts in Texas and featured in Ghost Adventures, Paranormal Files, and PBS Strange Town.

Hotel Driskill – Austin

To book a room at The Haunted Driskill Hotel, you’ll need to spend $723 and up a night!

Jacob’s Well – Wimberley

Jacob’s Well in the Texas Hill Country is known for exceptional diving and has claimed many victims over the years. Stories abound of those left behind in the underwater caverns. This story is from 2017. But there is a book out about Ghosthunting San Antonio, Austin, and the Texas Hill Country

Faust Hotel – New Braunfels

I’ve read where people have said The Faust Hotel in New Braunfels is haunted and that they’ve heard sounds of children playing. But nothing about this is on the website.

 

North Texas

Dark Hour Haunted House – Plano

I think you’ll scream often – that’s what it said on the website. Check out Dark Hour in Plano.

Moeller Road – Electra

Locals and travelers avoid this dark and lonely drive for fear of a witch’s curse. Drive Moeller Road if you dare!

The Stockyards Hotel – Fort Worth

One of the oldest hotels in Fort Worth is located right on the main drag in the Stockyards. Built in 1907, The Stockyards Hotel is a sight to see. You can walk to the right off the street to view it. Ask someone to tell you the story of why people say it’s haunted. And, if you dare, ask to stay in one of the haunted hotel rooms.

Miss Molly’s Hotel – Fort Worth Stockyards

Is Miss Molly’s Hotel In Fort Worth Haunted? People say it is!

That’s what they say. The owners and staff say Miss Molly’s Hotel is considered one of the most haunted places in Fort Worth. Complete with the shadow of the girl in a wedding dress. Do you dare stay there?

Haunted Shadows Lake Trail – The Colony

On the shores of Lake Lewisville, the calm waters morph into creepiness as the sun goes down. The water spirits come to life hunting for fresh victims… or so the legend goes. Haunted Shadows Lake Trail opens in September.

The Old Alton Bridge, aka Goatman’s Bridge

A historic iron truss bridge connecting Denton and Copper Canyon is known as the Old Alton Bridge or Goatman’s Bridge. Take I-35 towards Denton. Exit 458A toward Farm to Market Rd 2181/Swisher Rd. Take Teasley Dr and Teasley Ln to Old Alton Rd.

The Haunted Hill House – Mineral Wells

Known as “The Most Haunted.” Stay overnight for some big scares and big prices – $425-$550 a night. Check out The Haunted Hill House if you dare.

Hill House Manor – Gainesville

Check out Hill House Manor

West Texas

Shafter Lake – Andrews

A genuinely spooky legend centers on the victims of a traveling salesman’s poisonous “cures” to the ongoing smallpox epidemic.

Shafter Lake

Hell’s Gate – near Lubbock

A hot spot for psychics and ghost hunters, this cemetery seemingly hosts far more than the earthly remains of its inhabitants.

Hell’s Gate

The Lights at Marfa

No self-respecting lover of the unknown doesn’t know of the mysterious lights hovering over Marfa. UFO? Otherworldly maneuvers? Imagination? All of these are referenced in many discussions.

The Lights at Marfa

East Texas

Caddo Lake

This house is located on Caddo Lake and is said to be haunted. I went on a day-long tour, and it felt so spooky. Think what it would be like on a night tour. Very scary, I would think. The tour I took is no longer in business. Be sure to google “local tour guide on Caddo Lake.”

 

Southeast Texas

La Carafe Wine Bar – Downtown Houston

La Carafe is the oldest building in downtown Houston. Bartenders and guests think this bar is haunted. Not sure it’s still open, but the building still stands, and there’s a story – La Carafe.

Haunted

Patterson Road – Downtown Houston

If you find yourself on Patterson Road in Houston, make sure you listen as there may be a ghostly figure trying to hitch a ride …but don’t pick anyone up!! The bridge on Patterson Road runs between Highway 6 and Eldridge.

Check out Houston Ghost Tours.

Hotel Galvez. Photo Credit: Visit Galveston

Hotel Galvez – Galveston

Hotel Galvez in Galveston is haunted and offers haunted ghost tours. That’s what I heard, anyway.

Local Haunts To Visit In Texas

South Texas

USS Lexington – Corpus Christi

There was a tour in October 2021. Not sure if it will be back for 2022. USS Lexington

Presidio La Bahia – Goliad

Home to the Goliad massacre in Texas Revolution, it’s not surprising that this finds its way onto our list. It’s been said it’s haunted – you be the judge.

The Haunted Presidio La Bahia

Owl Creek Farm – San Antonio

Haunted Hike at the Owl Creek Farm every weekend in October.

Devil’s Backbone Tavern – Fischer (San Antonio)

This spirited house seems to host a few extra spirits though seemingly friendly ones. Maybe ghosts can still imbibe?

Devil’s Backbone Tavern

13th Floor Haunted House – San Antonio

Slide into this haunted house at 13th Floor Haunted House.

 

Check each site before heading out on your local haunted Texas road trip. And, don’t forget to bring a flashlight!

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LOCAL HAUTS TO VISIT IN TEXAS


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Travel writer, travel blogger, and road trip enthusiast Kim Croisant is a proud native Texan passionate about seeing Texas by car. Kim is raising her grandson and takes him on as many trips as possible. When she's feeling the love, she lets her darling 83-year-old mother come along as well. But her favorite way to travel is solo. When Kim's not writing, she is hiking through nature and camping in the woods in a cabin full of amenities.

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