Documented haunts • folklore • eyewitness legends

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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.

805 Documented haunted/historical locations
6,134 Documented paranormal claims
52 Documented stories
512 Locations personally visited

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Restaurants Harpers Ferry WEST VIRGINIA

Mountainside Lodge - Potomic Grill

Built around 1840 on old Wager lots 30 and 31, this location now serves as a bed and breakfast with an attached restaurant. More →

Hotels Elmira NEW YORK

Lindenwald Haus Inn

The historic Lindenwald Haus Inn, one of Elmira's most recognizable Victorian landmarks. While many people know it as a charming bed and breakfast, its story actually begins much earlier, in the late nineteenth century. More →

Taverns Tombstone ARIZONA

Big Nose Kate's Saloon

Big Nose Kate's Saloon in Tombstone stands on the site of one of the most historic buildings in the town, originally known as the Grand Hotel. More →

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Ships or Yachts

People often think that ships are "haunted" because of all the terrible things that can happen at sea, like violent storms, shipwrecks, and deaths. These tragedies can leave a strong emotional mark on a place, which is why people believe that the dead crew members or passengers of the ship show up as ghosts. Basically, the harshness of the sea and the chance of sudden death contribute to the idea that ships are haunted. Furthermore, ships are surrounded by moving bodies of water, and it is believed that spirits can use the energy of the moving waters as fuel to manifest and communicate with the living.

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Churches or Missions

The notion that churches are haunted is a widespread one, and it frequently originates from the thought that these locations are gateways to the supernatural or that the ghosts of those who passed away there continue to be tied to the structure. A vast number of people have passed away and been laid to rest near churches, making them frequent places of immense historical and spiritual significance. In addition, the rituals and ceremonies that are carried out inside of these buildings, which frequently include acts of prayer and communion, have the potential to facilitate an atmosphere that is favorable to the belief in the supernatural.

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Apartment Buildings

There are several reasons why apartment buildings could be considered "haunted." These reasons can include their long histories, the high turnover of residents, the presence of shared spaces that can amplify strange occurrences, and the potential for tragic events to happen within the building's walls or on the land before the building existed, which could leave behind lingering spirits. Essentially, a building with numerous stories and frequent occupants can heighten the probability of a haunting narrative lingering within its walls due to consistently available energy.

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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.

Batavia Cemetery - Batavia New York

Nestled along Harvester Avenue in Batavia, New York, Historic Batavia Cemetery is much more than a burial ground. It is a window into the earliest days of western New York and the people who helped build the community. More →

Seymour Place - Batavia Club - Batavia

The two-story brick building was constructed in 1831 by architect and builder Hezekiah Eldredge. It was designed in the Federal style and originally served as the Bank of Genesee. More →

Galena Marine Hospital

The Galena Marine Hospital was created to care for sick and injured sailors and riverboat workers traveling the inland waterways of the United States. More →

Holland Land Office Museum

The Holland Land Office building is located on West Main Street in downtown Batavia, New York, United States. It is a stone building designed by surveyor Joseph Ellicott and erected in the 1810s. 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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