Spend Your Spooky Fall Vacation at These Haunted Inns

In the heart of Savannah, Georgia, the Foley House Inn stands tall and proud, dating back to 1896 and known as the most haunted city in America. This historic inn has been a home to numerous spirits, according to its guests and staff.

The Foley House Inn's most famous resident is Robert the Doll, a possession of Anne and Robert Eugene Otto. Now housed at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Robert is said to have caused mischief during the Ottos' residence. Reports of unexplained phenomena, such as gusts of wind, strange sounds, and a well-dressed man with a top hat walking the property at night, have been commonplace.

The Artist House, another historical gem in Key West, Florida, is the second most photographed historical home in the city, surpassed only by the Ernest Hemingway House. Built between 1890-1898, it was once the residence of painter and author Robert Eugene Otto and his wife, Anne. The most reported supernatural activity at the Artist House revolves around Anne's spirit, with guests reporting sightings of a beautiful apparition on the stairwell.

Across the country in Washington State, Thornewood Castle, a Tudor Gothic mansion, was handpicked by Stephen King for the setting of his miniseries Rose Red. The mansion, built by Charles 'Chester' Thorne, a wealthy bank president, community leader, and founder of Port Tacoma, for his wife Anna, has its fair share of ghostly encounters. Anna's ghost is said to be frequently seen looking out over the gardens from her bridal suite, and Chester Thorne is known to interact with guests, especially those staying in his old room, and is known to loosen light bulbs.

The Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts, has a chilling history. Now the Lizzy Borden Bed and Breakfast, the property has been the scene of fear for some guests, with owner Lee-Ann Wilber attributing these instances to overactive imaginations. However, Wilber herself has admitted to being too afraid to sleep at the Borden House on one occasion.

The most popular rooms to stay in are the Lizzie and Emma Suite and the John V. Morse room. All bedrooms of the Borden House are available for overnight stay, with rates ranging from around $250 to $1,650 a night.

After Mr. Thorne's death in 1927, Anna continued to live in the mansion until her passing in 1954. Wilber, the current owner, has stated that some guests have bolted out of the Borden House due to fear, but she believes it may be due to their own imagination. There have been reports of a figure walking up the staircase of the Borden House, followed by the lights flickering and burning out simultaneously, as claimed by Wilber in 2004.

The haunted history of these inns continues to attract visitors from all over the world, offering a unique blend of history and the unknown. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, a night spent in these haunted inns is sure to leave a lasting impression.