Northeast Ohio is a haunted region with much history. From the horrors of the Torso Murders to tragedies like the Cleveland Clinic Fire and an explosion in 1944, there is a dark side to life here that locals often prefer to forget. Each autumn, however, we are reminded of the chills and thrills our region offers as we move closer to Halloween. There are countless incredible haunted houses in the area, but a few destinations are genuinely haunted by spirits that’ll cloud your dreams. Get ready, because the season of spooky fun is finally arriving in Greater Cleveland.
- Cleveland’s Most Haunted Funeral Parlor
The House Of Wills Haunted Tours/Facebook The House of Wills has a complicated past shrouded in death and mystery. Not only did it serve as a funeral home, but also as a socialite club, an opera house, a hospital, and possibly even a speakeasy. It has been left to the elements for years, but its resident spirits don’t seem to notice that time has passed. For the full story, click here.
- A Fairytale Castle With A Creepy History
Landoll’s Mohican Castle/Facebook This gorgeous castle may look medieval, but it is in all actuality a modern construct. Of course, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hide a few secrets. Its campus is home to a cemetery from the 1830s, and you can embark on a guided tour of it this October. As the tour concludes, you’ll have the opportunity to try to communicate with the spirits that call this castle home.
- Downtown Cleveland’s Haunted History
majorvols/Flickr There’s a lot of history downtown, even though the neighborhood’s artsy endeavors and modern attitudes may make it easy to forget. Its cemeteries, however, never forget the stories of those that rest eternally within. Erie Street Cemetery is notoriously haunted, but so, too, are some truly unexpected places. To reserve your spot on the tour, click here.
- A Flashlight Tour Through A Haunted Mansion
Booze & Boos/Facebook Take a look at the stairs in the gorgeous Simon Perkins Stone Mansion and you just may be greeted by the ghostly figure of a woman, watching you with fascination. Is such a sighting a trick or a treat? You can decide for sure at this family-friendly trick or treat through one of Akron’s most haunted stone mansions.
- Cleveland’s Lesser-Known Spirits
Erik Drost/Flickr If you or someone you love belongs to the LGBT+ community, then you’ve probably realized that the group is still largely forgotten in pop culture. Interestingly, we rarely hear about ghosts that identified as such in their lifetimes. Of course, that doesn’t mean they’re not out there! Join the Cleveland Area Paranormal Society to to hear stories of spirits that relate to the LGBT+ community. Proceeds benefit Flaming River Con.
- Cleveland’s Most Celebrated Haunts
cmh2315fl/Flickr It’s been 20 years since Haunted Cleveland Ghost Tours started showing the dark side of town, and this year is well worth celebrating. On this tour, you’ll explore some of Cleveland’s most infamous haunts. You’ll spend roughly four hours touring Cleveland’s creepiest places, beginning and ending in The Flats.
- Northeast Ohio’s Most Mysteriously Haunted Manor
Sam Howzit/Flickr Punderson Manor State Park Lodge and Conference Center is gorgeous, and it has entertained many a visitor since its construction. The chimneys date back to 1904, but the surrounding Tudor-style home was built around them in the 1920s. There are dozens of spooky encounters that have occurred here over the years, and it is a bit of a mystery why. To reserve a spot for you and the kids at this family-friendly story night, click here.
- Traveling Through Time by Lanternlight
Lake County History Center/Facebook There’s nothing creepier than descending through the unlit halls of the former Lake County Poorhouse. These passageways are normally off limits to the general public, but you can pay a visit this October.
There’s so much to discover right in our own backyards, and some of those stories will leave you chilled to the bone. How many of these haunted destinations have you visited?
The House Of Wills Haunted Tours/Facebook
The House of Wills has a complicated past shrouded in death and mystery. Not only did it serve as a funeral home, but also as a socialite club, an opera house, a hospital, and possibly even a speakeasy. It has been left to the elements for years, but its resident spirits don’t seem to notice that time has passed. For the full story, click here.
Landoll’s Mohican Castle/Facebook
This gorgeous castle may look medieval, but it is in all actuality a modern construct. Of course, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hide a few secrets. Its campus is home to a cemetery from the 1830s, and you can embark on a guided tour of it this October. As the tour concludes, you’ll have the opportunity to try to communicate with the spirits that call this castle home.
majorvols/Flickr
There’s a lot of history downtown, even though the neighborhood’s artsy endeavors and modern attitudes may make it easy to forget. Its cemeteries, however, never forget the stories of those that rest eternally within. Erie Street Cemetery is notoriously haunted, but so, too, are some truly unexpected places. To reserve your spot on the tour, click here.
Booze & Boos/Facebook
Take a look at the stairs in the gorgeous Simon Perkins Stone Mansion and you just may be greeted by the ghostly figure of a woman, watching you with fascination. Is such a sighting a trick or a treat? You can decide for sure at this family-friendly trick or treat through one of Akron’s most haunted stone mansions.
Erik Drost/Flickr
If you or someone you love belongs to the LGBT+ community, then you’ve probably realized that the group is still largely forgotten in pop culture. Interestingly, we rarely hear about ghosts that identified as such in their lifetimes. Of course, that doesn’t mean they’re not out there! Join the Cleveland Area Paranormal Society to to hear stories of spirits that relate to the LGBT+ community. Proceeds benefit Flaming River Con.
cmh2315fl/Flickr
It’s been 20 years since Haunted Cleveland Ghost Tours started showing the dark side of town, and this year is well worth celebrating. On this tour, you’ll explore some of Cleveland’s most infamous haunts. You’ll spend roughly four hours touring Cleveland’s creepiest places, beginning and ending in The Flats.
Sam Howzit/Flickr
Punderson Manor State Park Lodge and Conference Center is gorgeous, and it has entertained many a visitor since its construction. The chimneys date back to 1904, but the surrounding Tudor-style home was built around them in the 1920s. There are dozens of spooky encounters that have occurred here over the years, and it is a bit of a mystery why. To reserve a spot for you and the kids at this family-friendly story night, click here.
Lake County History Center/Facebook
There’s nothing creepier than descending through the unlit halls of the former Lake County Poorhouse. These passageways are normally off limits to the general public, but you can pay a visit this October.
If you enjoyed these spooky tours, you’ll probably love a visit to Cleveland’s most haunted armory.
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