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From the archives: September 17, 2004

Do you live near a ghost? Hear strange noises at night? Our brave editors explore the spookiest places in your neighborhood.

On this page:The Top 5, More Philadelphia Favorites.

The Top 5

  1. 1 Gettysburg College
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    300 N Washington St, Gettysburg, PA 17325 (map)

    College built in 1863 offers guests a historic landmark and is known for its paranormal activity.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Logan Inn
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    10 West Ferry St, New Hope, PA 18938 (map)

    According to the owners, the ghost of a little girl who drowned here still returns in search of her parents.

  3. 3 3 Star Rating: Average Eastern State Penitentiary
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    22nd St. and Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (map)

    Set your specter detectors on alert: This prison is said to hold the spirits of hundreds of executed jailbirds.

  4. 4 Carpenter's Historic Hall
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    320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    The building is said to be haunted by former residents of the apartments and members of the 1774 First Continental Congress.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average City Tavern
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    138 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    Legend says this historically re-created tavern is haunted by the ghost of a bride who died in the flames of the original.

More Philadelphia Favorites

  1. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended McGillins Old Ale House
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    1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (map)

  2. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bistro Romano
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    120 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (map)

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