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At PANICd.com, every location holds a story waiting to be uncovered. From forgotten cemeteries and abandoned asylums to historic landmarks hiding unsettling pasts, our database is built for those who seek more than just a place on a map. Each entry is a doorway into history, folklore, and firsthand paranormal claims gathered from years of exploration across the United States. Whether you are a seasoned investigator, a curious traveler, or someone drawn to the unexplained, PANICd.com invites you to step beyond the surface and explore the shadows where history and hauntings collide.

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6,085 Documented paranormal claims
52 Documented stories
507 Locations personally visited

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Tonight's spotlight: Colorado State Capital

The Colorado State Capitol was constructed in the 1890s and opened in November 1894. It is home to the Colorado General Assembly (opens in new window) and the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Treasurer.

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Featured haunted locations

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Apartment Buildings East Liverpool OHIO

J.C. Thompson Building

At 6th and Market Streets, this building opened September 1, 1892. The Crosser and Ogilive Company occupied the basement, first floor and part of the second floor until 1905. More →

Museums Hollywood CALIFORNIA

Madame Tussauds Hollywood

Madame Tussauds Hollywood is a wax museum and tourist attraction located on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. More →

Historical Locations St. Augustine FLORIDA

Old Drugstore

The Authentic Old Drugstore takes you back to the early days when St. Augustine was nothing but a Spanish hamlet. More →

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Abandoned Buildings

Ghost stories often center around old buildings or structures that have been abandoned and left to deteriorate, as they contribute to a spooky atmosphere. As time goes on, stories and traditions about strange events that take place in these locations might be handed down from one generation to the next, strengthening the belief in the lore. These stories frequently draw in those who are interested and courageous, since they want to feel the excitement of the unknown. Although the reports of hauntings at these locations may be more folklore in nature, there are some that may carry historical background that should be investigated, as they may be what caused the location to become abandoned in the first place.

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Cemeteries

Most people believe cemeteries are void of paranormal activity because they are consecrated or because spirits don't return to their graves. However, cemeteries are often considered "haunted" because of their association with death and the unknown, as well as stories of disturbed graves, unmarked burials, tragic deaths, natural disasters that disrupt resting places, and the general sense of sadness and grief that surrounds a graveyard. All of these factors lead people to believe that spirits might linger in cemeteries.

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Islands

Many factors contribute to the perception of islands as haunted. These factors include the fact that islands are geographically isolated and their historical affiliation with challenging situations such as disease or battle. Islands are naturally secluded, which results in a belief in islands harboring spirits. Several societies hold the belief that spirits are unable to travel across water, contributing to the notion that islands are haunted since spirits would be unable to leave the island because it's surrounded by water. Some islands were used to house those afflicted with contagious diseases, which has led to countless deaths on islands as well. Isolation, history, and unexplainable events can lead to the creation of ghost stories and legends about islands.

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Interactive haunted map

The PANICd Haunted Map is a powerful tool that brings hundreds of documented paranormal locations to life, allowing users to visually explore haunted sites across the country. By plotting real locations with precise geocodes, the map lets visitors discover nearby hauntings, filter by categories like cemeteries or historic buildings, and dive deeper into each site’s history and reported paranormal activity. Whether you are planning a road trip or simply exploring from home, the haunted map transforms raw data into an interactive experience that makes the unknown feel just a little closer.

Documented Stories We have several documented stories realted to biographies, folklore, true crime, cryptid, ufo, celebrity ghosts, obscure history and more.

Recently Added Locations

Here is a listing of our most recently added locations. Check back often as we are adding new locations as we find them.

ILL Eagle Taphouse

ILL Eagle Taphouse is located in the historic Federal Building in downtown Elmira, a landmark that was completed in 1902. More →

Elmira Civil War Prison Camp

The Elmira Civil War Prison Camp, formally known as Camp Rathbun, was established in the summer of 1864 in Elmira, New York. Originally intended as a training camp for Union soldiers, it was quickly converted into a prisoner of war camp. More →

Elmira College

Elmira College was founded in 1855 as the Elmira Female College, making it one of the earliest colleges in the United States to grant women degrees equal to those earned by men. More →

Fire station No 4 - Elmira

Fire Station No. 4 served as one of Elmira's neighborhood firehouses during a period when the city was expanding through industry, railroads, and growing residential districts. More →

Our Haunted Travels

Our Haunted Travels is based on locations that PANICd.com members and/or owners have visited to conduct research or an investigation based on reported paranormal claims within the PANICd.com database. All of the locations and articles posted here are based on personal experiences of the members and/or owners. We have also used the original PANICd.com YouTube channel to convert it over to Our Haunted Travels where have have documented the locations we have visited from the database on the channel. Below is a playlist on our videos within the most recent one produced.

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