Kentucky is filled with countless historic spots that have quite the sordid pasts. There are old homes, cemeteries, businesses, and hospitals that have either been abandoned or given new life, and yet the old lives that were once there have decided to stick around. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, some of the firsthand accounts from these places are downright bone-chilling!
If you enjoy ghost stories and checking out haunted destinations for yourself, then plan this unique road trip through Kentucky. If you need to make any adjustments to the map shown below, simply click here.
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- Liberty Hall Historic Site
Facebook/Liberty Hall Historic Site Liberty Hall is a historic site in Frankfort that is a truly interesting destination. The site offers tours and some of them focus on the ghostly stories that stem from a house filled with history. Many claim that The Gray Lady roams the halls of this stately manor and the stories are quite bone-chilling. Find out more about these tours and Liberty Hall in general in our previous article here.
- Cave Hill Cemetery
Flickr/Garden State Hiker Cave Hill Cemetery is a 296-acre arboretum and National Cemetery - the largest in Louisville. It opened in 1848, and as with many cemeteries, is the source of several haunted tales. Voices, weird sounds, and unusual sights have all been witnessed here. It’s a beautiful park-like setting with several notable works of art, but also a bit creepy as you await your own ghostly experience. Learn more about this cemetery and others in Kentucky in our previous article here.
- Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Google/Mel Turner A haunted road trip through Kentucky would not be complete without a stop at the Waverly Hills Sanatorium. This former and now abandoned hospital has current owners that definitely take advantage of its creepy past. Several tour options are available, and they even turn it into a haunted house in the fall - although it doesn’t take much to make this place terrifying. Learn more about this most popular haunted destination in Kentucky in our previous article here.
- Maple Hill Manor
Facebook/Maple Hill Manor Bed and Breakfast After a day of spooky fun, you’ll need a good night of sleep… but why let the ghost stories end? Book a room at Maple Hill Manor Bed and Breakfast, a beautiful overnight destination in Springfield. In 1862, the Battle of Perryville was fought near Maple Hill Manor and it became the most destructive Civil War battle in the state, leaving more than 7,600 killed, wounded, or missing. The home was used as a hospital after the battle, thus leading to countless ghost stories and eery tales of haunting experiences. Read more about the haunting at Maple Hill Manor in our previous article here.
- Loudoun House
Google/Rei C After a (hopefully) peaceful night’s sleep, head to the Loudoun House in Lexington. This eye-catching building was built in 1850 and is a rare Gothic revival villa, right in the heart of the Bluegrass. It’s now a contemporary art space and event location, but it’s also said to be haunted by women in Victorian clothing and a curious black cat. Learn more about the Loudoun House on its website here.
- Bobby Mackey’s
Flickr/Tabitha Kaylee Hawk Last up on this scary road trip is a stop in Northern Kentucky in the town of Wilder. Here you’ll find Bobby Mackey’s, one of the most talked about haunted places in our state. This bar has an extremely turbulent past and is even said to be home to a gate to hell. It’s a truly bone-chilling spot to end a creepy weekend in Kentucky. Find out more about Bobby Mackey’s and its terrifying tales in our previous article here.
This bone-chilling road trip just scratches the surface of haunted destinations throughout the state. Do you enjoy ghost stories and do you believe in them? Would you try out this haunted trip? Let us know in the comments!
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Facebook/Liberty Hall Historic Site
Liberty Hall is a historic site in Frankfort that is a truly interesting destination. The site offers tours and some of them focus on the ghostly stories that stem from a house filled with history. Many claim that The Gray Lady roams the halls of this stately manor and the stories are quite bone-chilling. Find out more about these tours and Liberty Hall in general in our previous article here.
Flickr/Garden State Hiker
Cave Hill Cemetery is a 296-acre arboretum and National Cemetery - the largest in Louisville. It opened in 1848, and as with many cemeteries, is the source of several haunted tales. Voices, weird sounds, and unusual sights have all been witnessed here. It’s a beautiful park-like setting with several notable works of art, but also a bit creepy as you await your own ghostly experience. Learn more about this cemetery and others in Kentucky in our previous article here.
Google/Mel Turner
A haunted road trip through Kentucky would not be complete without a stop at the Waverly Hills Sanatorium. This former and now abandoned hospital has current owners that definitely take advantage of its creepy past. Several tour options are available, and they even turn it into a haunted house in the fall - although it doesn’t take much to make this place terrifying. Learn more about this most popular haunted destination in Kentucky in our previous article here.
Facebook/Maple Hill Manor Bed and Breakfast
After a day of spooky fun, you’ll need a good night of sleep… but why let the ghost stories end? Book a room at Maple Hill Manor Bed and Breakfast, a beautiful overnight destination in Springfield. In 1862, the Battle of Perryville was fought near Maple Hill Manor and it became the most destructive Civil War battle in the state, leaving more than 7,600 killed, wounded, or missing. The home was used as a hospital after the battle, thus leading to countless ghost stories and eery tales of haunting experiences. Read more about the haunting at Maple Hill Manor in our previous article here.
Google/Rei C
After a (hopefully) peaceful night’s sleep, head to the Loudoun House in Lexington. This eye-catching building was built in 1850 and is a rare Gothic revival villa, right in the heart of the Bluegrass. It’s now a contemporary art space and event location, but it’s also said to be haunted by women in Victorian clothing and a curious black cat. Learn more about the Loudoun House on its website here.
Flickr/Tabitha Kaylee Hawk
Last up on this scary road trip is a stop in Northern Kentucky in the town of Wilder. Here you’ll find Bobby Mackey’s, one of the most talked about haunted places in our state. This bar has an extremely turbulent past and is even said to be home to a gate to hell. It’s a truly bone-chilling spot to end a creepy weekend in Kentucky. Find out more about Bobby Mackey’s and its terrifying tales in our previous article here.
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