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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.

710 Documented haunted/historical locations
4,388 Documented paranormal claims
39 Documented stories
475 Locations personally visited

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Tonight's spotlight: Old St. Paul Cemetery Baltimore

The Old St. Paul’s Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland, holds a deeply rooted place in the city’s early history, serving as a burial ground for some of its most notable early residents.

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Featured haunted locations

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Homes or Mansions Gettysburg PENNSYLVANIA

Victorian Photography Studio

This building which houses the Victorian Photography Studio was built in 1940. More →

Battlefields Yorktown VIRGINIA

Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center

The Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, nestled within the Colonial National Historical Park, is primarily known for its role in interpreting the final major battle of the American Revolution More →

Homes or Mansions Beverly Hills CALIFORNIA

Greystone Mansion

The Greystone Mansion, also known as the Doheny Mansion, is a Tudor Revival mansion on a landscaped estate with distinctive formal English gardens, located in Beverly Hills, California, United States. More →

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Factories or Mills

Old factories or mills are often considered "haunted" because of their history of potentially tragic accidents, harsh working conditions, and the large number of people who may have died on site during their operation. These factors have led to stories of lingering spirits attached to the building due to the traumatic experiences associated with the location. The dilapidated state of many abandoned locations also contributes to a spooky atmosphere, further fueling the belief in hauntings. Furthermore, old mills are also located near moving bodies of moving water (waterfalls), which could potentially act as fuel for the spirits to manifest.

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Taverns

The association of old taverns with ghost stories is often attributed to their history as sites of social gatherings, often with a large number of people passing through, and sometimes sad events that led to the notion that spirits might stay. Taverns played an important role in the towns they served, acting as gathering places, providing lodging for travelers, and even occasionally becoming hubs for political discourse and violent conflict. As a result, ghost stories arise, and taverns often become hotspots for ghost tours and paranormal investigations, further cementing their reputation in popular culture and possibly bolstering activity.

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Government Buildings

The concept that government buildings, and the United States Capitol in particular, are haunted has their origins in a combination of historical occurrences, folklore, and the building's singular function as a symbol of authority and democracy. Tales of ghostly figures and unexplainable phenomena have resulted from this. Government buildings, like many other old buildings, have a rich history that is defined by both successes and tragedies. These tragedies include the deaths of famous individuals, political turbulence, and periods of national crises. As a result, the energy of these events often lingers, giving rise to stories that capture the imagination of visitors and locals alike. Visitors often feel uneasy or watched in these buildings, fueling the belief that they hold more than history.

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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.

The 17 Hundred 90 Inn and Restaurant

The 1790 Inn and Restaurant stands in the historic district of Savannah and is considered one of the city's best-known historic lodging properties. More →

The Grand Opera House - Dubuque

The Grand Opera House is an opera house located at the corner of 8th and Iowa Streets in Dubuque, Iowa, that was built in 1890. More →

Charles Clapp House

The Charles Q. Clapp House stands in Portland, Maine, as one of the city's most admired examples of grand residential architecture from the nineteenth century. More →

Indiana University

Indiana University in Bloomington was established in 1820 when Indiana was still a young state. 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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