{"id":297,"date":"2018-02-24T15:43:51","date_gmt":"2018-02-24T15:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xtheme.us\/avas-news\/?p=297"},"modified":"2025-07-20T06:22:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T06:22:13","slug":"lets-go-ghost-hunting-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatssoflorida.com\/index.php\/2018\/02\/24\/lets-go-ghost-hunting-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Go Ghost Hunting Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Florida isn’t just about beaches and sunshine \u2014 it\u2019s also packed with spine-tingling ghost stories and haunted hot spots! If you’re feeling brave and curious, grab your flashlight and check out these famously freaky places:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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I lived as best I could, and then I died.<\/p>\n

Be careful where you step: the grave is wide.<\/p>\n

– Michael R. Burch<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f St. Augustine Lighthouse (St. Augustine)<\/h3>

One of the oldest (and creepiest!) spots in Florida. People say the ghost of the first lighthouse keeper still climbs the stairs, and the giggles of three young girls \u2014 who sadly died in an accident \u2014 echo through the halls. Want chills? Join a ghost tour here!<\/p>

\ud83d\udd2e Cassadaga \u2013 \u201cThe Psychic Capital of the World\u201d<\/h3>

Welcome to a town full of mediums and mystics! Cassadaga is known for spooky vibes and ghostly encounters. You can even take a guided ghost walk and hear tales of spirits from the locals who talk to them!<\/p>

\ud83d\ude08 The Devil\u2019s Chair (Port St. Lucie)<\/h3>

In Oak Hammock Park sits a creepy tree and a legendary \u201cDevil\u2019s Chair.\u201d This area is linked to Florida\u2019s first serial killer \u2014 and visitors swear they\u2019ve heard whispers or seen eerie figures. Enter if you dare\u2026<\/p>

\ud83c\udfe8 The Biltmore Hotel (Coral Gables)<\/h3>

This glamorous hotel has a dark side! In 1929, mobster “Fatty” Walsh was shot in the 13th-floor speakeasy, and his ghost supposedly still hangs around. Ghost tours show you the haunted suite \u2014 bullet hole and all!<\/p>

\ud83c\udfda\ufe0f The Riddle House (West Palm Beach)<\/h3>

Once a funeral parlor, this house has a haunted history. The spirit of Joseph, an employee who took his own life, is said to roam the halls. It\u2019s so spooky, it\u2019s even been on ghost-hunting TV shows!<\/p>

\ud83d\ude94 Old Jail (St. Augustine)<\/h3>

Creepy cells, a dark history, and… lingering spirits? The Old Jail is one of Florida\u2019s most haunted spots. Take a ghost tour and hear tales of inmates who may never have left…<\/p>

\ud83c\udf3f Bellamy Bridge Heritage Trail (Marianna)<\/h3>

Follow this trail if you\u2019re brave enough to meet the \u201cGhost of Bellamy Bridge\u201d \u2014 a bride said to haunt the woods after a tragic accident. Visitors have claimed to see her glowing figure through the trees!<\/p>

\u26b0\ufe0f Key West Cemetery (Key West)<\/h3>

Built after a deadly hurricane in 1846, this cemetery holds over 100,000 souls. Strange sightings and ghostly encounters are common. You can take a night tour\u2026 if you\u2019re not afraid of what goes bump in the dark.<\/p>

\ud83d\udc7b Havana, Florida<\/h3>

This quiet little town has a spooky side too! Locals talk of haunted houses and unexplained shadows. Keep your eyes peeled for ghostly guests!<\/p>

\ud83d\udc40 Tips Before You Hunt Ghosts:<\/h2>
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    Always respect private property and local laws.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Many places offer safe, guided tours \u2014 a great place to start!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Bring cameras, voice recorders, or EMF meters if you’re investigating.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Never go alone \u2014 spirits like company… and it’s just smarter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    And remember \u2014 the scariest thing you might find is your own imagination!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>

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    Ready to explore Florida\u2019s haunted side? Who knows what you\u2019ll discover in the shadows\u2026 \ud83c\udf83\ud83d\udd78\ufe0f\ud83d\udc63<\/p>\n

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