You have probably heard this before–New Orleans is one of the most haunted places in the United States. It’s hard to say exactly why we’ve gotten that reputation, but who can deny it. So, where should you go if you’re looking for some ghosts? Here are the top 7 spots that will definitely up your chances of spotting a ghost.
- Magnolia Bridge on Bayou St. John @ Moss St.
Yelp.com / Dee H. Marie Laveau long held city-wide voodoo rituals here, especially when desiring to invoke the spirits on St. John’s Eve.
- Jackson Square, 506 C St. Peter St.
Tripadvisor.com / JoeAndUma In the old days, individuals who had found themselves caught up with the law were executed here, and while some of the accused haunt here, there are also spirits of the priests of the cathedral who roam, guilty for not allowing many of those who were killed to say their last rites.
- Muriel’s Restaurant, 801 Chartres St.
Tripadvisor.com / management This historic restaurant has long been haunted by its former owner who reportedly lost his building to a poker game. You can even sit at the table where he lost it all…if you dare.
- Le Petit Theatre 616 St. Peter Street
Yelp.com / F U. Apparently a manager killed himself in the theater here, and ever since then there have been lots of reports of hauntings and spirits in the theater.
- Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, 941 Bourbon St.
Tripadvisor.com / Deborah_L1969 Known as the oldest restaurant in New Orleans, Jean Lafitte’s is filled with old spirits who haunt the walls here.
- Pat O’Brien’s, 624 Bourbon St.
Tripadvisor.com / porelly There are so many stories of ghosts of this New Orleans institution, it’s hard to choose just one–but know that if you visit here, you will be visited!
- The Jimani, 141 Chartres St.
Tripadvisor.com / slk1692 The former location of the Upstairs Lounge, where the tragic attack on gay people in New Orleans left 32 people dead. Their spirits still haunt the area here.
Have you ever been visited by a spirit at one of these places? Where do you think is the most haunted place in the city? Let us know in the comments below you’d go to spot a ghost in New Orleans. We love to hear your feedback.
Yelp.com / Dee H.
Marie Laveau long held city-wide voodoo rituals here, especially when desiring to invoke the spirits on St. John’s Eve.
Tripadvisor.com / JoeAndUma
In the old days, individuals who had found themselves caught up with the law were executed here, and while some of the accused haunt here, there are also spirits of the priests of the cathedral who roam, guilty for not allowing many of those who were killed to say their last rites.
Tripadvisor.com / management
This historic restaurant has long been haunted by its former owner who reportedly lost his building to a poker game. You can even sit at the table where he lost it all…if you dare.
Yelp.com / F U.
Apparently a manager killed himself in the theater here, and ever since then there have been lots of reports of hauntings and spirits in the theater.
Tripadvisor.com / Deborah_L1969
Known as the oldest restaurant in New Orleans, Jean Lafitte’s is filled with old spirits who haunt the walls here.
Tripadvisor.com / porelly
There are so many stories of ghosts of this New Orleans institution, it’s hard to choose just one–but know that if you visit here, you will be visited!
Tripadvisor.com / slk1692
The former location of the Upstairs Lounge, where the tragic attack on gay people in New Orleans left 32 people dead. Their spirits still haunt the area here.
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