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Explore Virginia like never before—visit the most haunted locations that are open to the public.
Whether you love to travel, are fascinated by the paranormal, or both, get ready to tour Virginia in a totally new way! Ghost Hunting Virginia guides you to 25 fascinating and historic places—from taverns and haunted highways to bridges, museums, and theaters. Every location is open to the public, and here’s the catch: Every place is reportedly home to restless spirits!
Join Virginia resident Michael O. Varhola on a paranormal investigation to discover the creepiest corners of the Old Dominion. Read the author’s account of his visit to each site and learn about its history—as well as the ghosts said to reside there. Then grab your gear and hit the road as you visit each location first-hand. Every entry comes with an address and website (if available), plus photographs of these unforgettable destinations. Michael’s tips and suggestions allow you to maximize the enjoyment of each experience.
From the supernatural legends surrounding Arlington National Cemetery to ghostly encounters at Colonial Williamsburg, from haunted battlefields like Manassas and Cedar Creek to chilling sites such as Bunny Man Bridge and the Barter Theatre, this book presents eerie hideaways that even lifelong Virginians might not know about. Part travel guide and part fireside read, Ghost Hunting Virginia puts you in the middle of the state’s haunted history. Pack your curiosity (and maybe a flashlight) and experience Virginia in a unique way that you’ll never forget.
Each entry includes
- historical overview of the haunted place
- ghost stories associated with the location
- advice on visiting—if you dare
Michael O. Varhola works as a freelance author, editor, and lecturer who specializes in nonfiction and travel-related subjects. Michael has had a lifelong interest in studying the paranormal and has conducted investigations worldwide. He has been a resident of Fairfax County, Virginia, since 1991. His other books include Everyday Life During the Civil War, Shipwrecks and Lost Treasures: Great Lakes, and Fire and Ice: The Korean War, 1950–1953.
Welcome to America’s Haunted Road Trip
Introduction
Northern
- Gadsby’s Tavern (Alexandria)
- Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington)
- Weems-Botts Museum (Dumfries)
- Bunny Man Bridge (Fairfax Station)
- Historic Occoquan (Occoquan)
- Manassas National Battlefield Park (Prince William County)
- Rippon Lodge (Woodbridge)
Central
- Wreck of the Old 97 (Danville)
- Exchange Hotel Civil War Medical Museum (Gordonsville)
- Berry Hill Road (Pittsylvania County)
- The Poe Museum (Richmond)
Coast
- Assateague Lighthouse (Assateague Island)
- Fort Monroe (Hampton)
- Colonial Williamsburg (Williamsburg)
Mountain
- Barter Theatre (Abingdon)
- Devil’s Den (Fancy Gap)
- Carroll County Courthouse (Hillsville)
- US Route 58 (Lee, Scott, Washington, Grayson, Carroll, and Patrick Counties)
- Octagon House (Marion)
Valley
- Cedar Creek Battlefield (Frederick, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties)
- Virginia Military Institute (Lexington)
- Belle Grove Plantation (Middletown)
- Wayside Inn (Middletown)
- Poor House Road Tunnel (Rockbridge County)
- Ghosts of the Valley (Winchester)
Ghost-hunting Travel Guide
Visiting Haunted Sites of Virginia
Ghostly Resources
Further Reading
Acknowledgments
About the Author