Scares lurk behind every corner of this creepy renovated mansion, just waiting to welcome you to their home. Discover old san antonios most haunted places and uncover the history that lies waiting for those who dare to enter their doorways. Take a peek inside the menger hotel, the most haunted hotel in texas, and just a block away, peer into the emily morgan hotel, one of the citys first hospitals and where many men and women lost their lives. Whether youre from san antonio, or youre simply visiting this halloween season, there are plenty of festive fun to enjoy this halloween season. But its more then just a ghost story, its a part of american history. Haunted places, ghost stories and urban legends in san antonio texas from a native san antonio resident. Originally dedicated on november 20, 1909, the historic gunter hotels roots date back to the first year of the republic of texas.
Anthony hotel a 1909 san antonio hotel haunted by a hispanic employee named anita, an elderly lady in a womens bathroom, a sad young woman who is in the roof ballroom, and a ghostly couple who frequently come back to a certain hotel room to relive their honeymoon. Mar 27, 2019 haunted places, ghost stories and urban legends in san antonio texas from a native san antonio resident. R ipleys haunted adventure is our multi million dollar haunted house with live actors and special effects takes haunted houses to the next level. Thats why when you enter the most haunted place in america it just feels different than normal places.
Order tickets in advance so you can hop straight in line for the elevators. Apr 25, 2015 these haunted places in texas will send chills down your spine. The search has taken them to such places as the alamo, the institute of texan cultures, numerous hotels and restaurants, the city library, the choir loft of a methodist church, the site of the midget mansion, and even the haunted sea captains house. Ghost city tours of san antonio ghost tours and haunted. Haunted hotels in san antonio stay with the ghosts in san. On june 10, 1912, the old white frame house at 508 e second st became a grisly crime scene. Most texans have heard their grandmother say these. The 30 most haunted places in america conde nast traveler. This historic stone building was a key location in the battle for texas independence from mexico, and it appears to be the main hub of paranormal activity around town.
I was able to use the book as a bit of a makeshift travel guide to point me in the direction of as many haunted places as i could fit in for a visit while i was in town. Most haunted locations in san antonio haunted san antonio. Everyone knows that san antonio offers up some of the best attractions, restaurants, and hotels within the statebut what most people dont know is that san antonio is riddled with paranormal activityyou just. San antonio haunted adventure phillips entertainment.
I bought this book during a recent visit to san antonio. It certainly seems to live up to its reputation as one of san antonios most haunted places. San antonio s urban legends and haunted spots weve clawed through the san antonio expressnews archives to resurrect some of the spookiest tales that still haunt the alamo city. Apr 29, 2020 known amongst locals as one of the most haunted locations in all of texas, the history of yorktown memorial hospital dates back to 1950.
A halfthought effort on the popular haunted locations in san antonio. The ghost children of san antonio ghosts, haunted places. The locals believe this building is haunted by quite a few ghosts. Home texas haunted texas haunted san antonio, tx the alamo, san antonio, tx its one of the most enduring tales of heroism and sacrifice in american history, and a symbol of texan pride. Amid all of the fun and festivities that go on here, texas actually has plenty of creepy haunted hotels, warehouses, and hospitals lurking in the shadows, too. Take a peek inside the menger hotel, the most haunted hotel in texas, and just a block away, peer into the emily morgan hotel, renovated after a decade of being vacant, was once the citys first hospitals. It certainly seems to live up to its reputation as one of san antonio s most haunted places. According to news channel 4 san antonio, the hospital was built by a catholic group, and operated until the late 80s. Not long after the battle of the alamo took place, stories about ghosts and hauntings started to be told by the people of san antonio. Gunter hotel in san antonio, texas, historic postcard. Docia schultz williams included bibliographical notes and index. Known amongst locals as one of the most haunted locations in all of texas, the history of yorktown memorial hospital dates back to 1950. From its humble beginnings as a spanish settlement in 1691 to the bloody battle at the alamo, san antonios history is rich in haunting tales. Youll visit some of the most haunted locations in san antonio which were important to the history of our city.
The eddy house was originally the home of zepaniah eddy, whose three children descended from a long line of psychics. From time to time i will look for videos articles on ghost stories in san antonio texas. From time to time i will look for videos articles on ghost stories in. You cant talk about the most haunted places in san antonio without mentioning the alamo. Many people perished during the bloody battle between the mexican army and the freedom fighters. Anthony hotel a 1909 san antonio hotel haunted by a hispanic employee named anita, an elderly lady in a womens bathroom, a sad young woman who is in the roof ballroom, and a ghostly couple who frequently come back to a. San antonios haunted hotels san antonio holds the distinction of being one of the most haunted cities in all of texas and is possibly one the most haunted cities in the united states. Located right beside the alamo, the menger hotel is considered by many to be the most haunted hotel in san antonio, if not all of texas. Sep 23, 20 i bought this book during a recent visit to san antonio. Everything is bigger in texasincluding ghostsespecially in san antonio, considered one of the ten most haunted cities in the world by national geographic.
What are all of the exact locations of hunted places in. The scariest places in america are all about mystery. Each site includes a combination of history, haunted lore and phenomena, and practical. Most places offer samples so you can try a wide variety of foods before you buy, from smoked salmon to chocolate pasta to fresh cheese curds. Nearly 2,000 people died at the battle of the alamo. Apparently driven insane by her disfigurement and the loss of two of her children in the same fire she was prone. Ghosthunting san antonio, austin, and texas hill country covers 30 haunted locations in or around the cities of san antonio and austin and throughout the region known as texas hill country, collectively one of the most haunted places in the country. The dark queen talks about her theory as why she believes san antonio has so much paranormal activity. The alamo is many things to many people, but there are many who say its something more to the dead. From a young age the children, named william, horatio and mary, were mediums and played with ghostly children, went into trances, spoke in spirits voices, and were eventually expelled from school for levitating desks and making books fly. James a swartz explore the haunted history and ghost stories of old san antonio, texas. The donkey lady is an urban legend that is known throughout san antonio.
Haunted places and ghost stories in san antonio texas. Oct 25, 2012 san antonios urban legends and haunted spots weve clawed through the san antonio expressnews archives to resurrect some of the spookiest tales that still haunt the alamo city. The historic menger hotel, san antonio, texas in 1905, vintage postcard. Located right next to the historic alamo plaza, the emily morgan hotel was recently rated the third most haunted hotel in the entire world. Sep 24, 20 discover old san antonio s most haunted places and uncover the history that lies waiting for those who dare to enter their doorways. Continuing to cater to travelers today, the hotel is also said to be home to several resident ghosts. What remains of the alamos stone structure is a far cry from what it once was.
Oct 22, 2016 in a series of chapters, dickey explores several supposedly haunted places. So much death and bloodshed and so much resulting restless spirit activity have led some people to claim that the alamo is one of the most haunted places in america. Haunted hotels in san antonio stay with the ghosts in. San antonio haunted adventure phillips entertainment, san. San antonio area archives true horror stories of texas. History of haunted places in san antonio tripadvisor. Sisters grimm ghost tours san antonio 2020 all you.
San antonio holds a proud place in texas history, but it is also a city soaked in blood and violence. When i first began to speak of the ghost children of san antonio in my seminars, the story was largely unfamiliar to people outside of texas. The alamo was the site of a terrible battle in 1836. Moore, his wife, their 4 children and 2 young girls who were overnight guests rocked the small town of villisca, ia, and the murderer was never identified. See the haunted side of san antonio on this ghostthemed bus tour. San antonio tx halloween attractions haunted houses in san. San antonios urban legends and haunted spots weve clawed through the san antonio expressnews archives to resurrect some of. The 14 most haunted places in texas haunted rooms america.
Haunted history of old san antonio dlc 2035210 ocolc855581009. On the national register of historic places, the menger hotel is one of the best known and oldest hotels in the state of texas. This is an on going san antonio ghost blog so if you have any ghost stories to share please post. Learn about san antonios haunted history and paranormal activity. Spend a night at the menger hotel, where a spirit child giggles in the hallway and a ghostly lady in blue dances the night away. Nov 19, 2008 san antonio holds a proud place in texas history, but it is also a city soaked in blood and violence. Discover old san antonio s most haunted places and uncover the history that lies waiting for those who dare to enter their doorways. San antonio tx halloween attractions haunted houses in. Insane asylum in san antonio texas haunted places and ghost. Haunted places all over the country explored in ghostland.
Haunted places in america take many forms jails, houses, and even abandoned mental health facilities. Jpg an employee at beechers handmade cheese arranges the display window at the pike place market in seattle, washington on thursday, march 2, 2006. It is a great, quick read with lots of local history combined with ghostly lore. If youre looking for a day of family fun in a pumpkin patch, or spending the evening haunt hunting with friends is more your speed, san antonio has plenty of exciting autumn activities to enjoy this. During our first trip to san antonio, we stayed at this haunted hotspot and had experiences with the mengers ghosts. Discover old san antonios most haunted places and uncover the history that lies waiting for those who dare enter their doorways. Apr 17, 2007 a halfthought effort on the popular haunted locations in san antonio. No tour of the haunted places in san antonio would be complete without a visit to the alamo. It might seem obvious, but the alamo isnt only a landmark for elementaryschool kids. Ghosts haunted house haunted places mysterious time slips san antonio area uncategorized wormhole woman experiences terrifying outer body experience corpus christi, tx august 3, 2017 july 24, 2018 leave a comment. Your guide, a sinister fellow who proclaims to be in tune with the afterlife, leads you on a chilling exploration of the citys famed haunted sites including the menger hotel, the old red light district, the former bexar county jail, an historic cemetery, and more. This ghost tour is perfect for guests of all ages, including families and children. I was able to use the book as a bit of a makeshift travel guide to point me in the direction of as many haunted places as i could fit in for a visit while i. Opinions vary as to why the hospital actually shut down.
The most haunted places in san antonio, tx haunted rooms. Among other phenomenon is a very short priest that roams the chapel yard, a cold, misty area in one corner, moans and sighs heard throughout the main yard, and a lady who. In a series of chapters, dickey explores several supposedly haunted places. Haunted places in bexar county, texas haunted places.
Ghosthunting san antonio, austin, and texas hill country. Haunted gunter hotel in san antonio legends of america. No discussion of real haunted places in san antonio would be complete without mentioning the alamo. In a prior blog post, i wrote about the emily morgan hotel which is located across the street from the alamo in downtown san antonio texas. Insane asylum in san antonio texas haunted places and.
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