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.

794 Documented haunted/historical locations
6,048 Documented paranormal claims
52 Documented stories
503 Locations personally visited

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Battlefields Gettysburg PENNSYLVANIA

The Grove

Considered by most ghost tours to be one of the most paranormal active non-National Park Service locations in Gettysburg. More →

Bars or Pubs West Warwick RHODE ISLAND

Station Fire Memorial Park

Station Fire Memorial Park stands on the site of the former Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, where one of the deadliest nightclub fires in American history occurred. More →

Theaters Meridian MISSISSIPPI

Riley Center - The Grand Opera House

In the late 19th Century, a partnership consisting of businessmen I. Marks and his half-brothers, Levi, Sam, and Marx Rothenberg, made a decision to expand their retail operations by opening a swank new wholesale and retail mercantile store. More →

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Funeral Homes

Former funeral homes are often considered haunted because they were places where death, grief, and emotional intensity were part of everyday life. For decades, these buildings served as the final stop for the deceased, where bodies were prepared, wakes were held, and families gathered in moments of deep sorrow. Many believe that such environments can leave behind residual energy, especially when strong emotions like sadness, shock, or even unresolved trauma are present. In addition, funeral homes frequently handled individuals who may have died suddenly or under tragic circumstances, adding to the idea that some spirits might linger or remain attached to the location. The combination of repeated exposure to death, ritual practices surrounding the dead, and the emotional weight carried within the walls makes former funeral homes a common focal point for reports of paranormal activity.

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Hotels

People often perceive hotels and motels as "haunted" due to their frequent visitors, who can leave behind residual energy. They are also often old, historic buildings that may have witnessed significant life events, such as deaths, which can create a sense of lingering spirits or "ghosts" in the space. Additionally, the unfamiliar environment and quiet nature of hotels can contribute to feelings of unease and vulnerability. These factors can increase people's likelihood of believing in paranormal experiences.

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Bars or Pubs

People often think bars or pubs are haunted because they have been the site of violent and fatal events in the past or because spirits can become attached to places where people feel a sense of belonging or had a strong bond with the building or its owners. With its mix of happiness, sadness, and sometimes conflict, bars can be high-energy places where emotions can get intensified, which could harbor paranormal activity. Changes in ownership, renovations, or other uses can cause spirits to become restless. Some people say they see or experience paranormal behavior more easily when they're intoxicated because it might lower their inhibitions and change how they see things. Folklore and media often use the idea of a "haunted bar," which can make people believe that these places are even more likely to have supernatural behavior.

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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.

Lily Dale

Nestled along the shores of Cassadaga Lake in western New York, Lily Dale was founded in 1879 as the Cassadaga Lake Free Association. It was created as a summer camp where spiritualists could gather to exchange ideas. More →

Fenway Park

Fenway Park opened on April 20, 1912, making it the oldest ballpark still used in Major League Baseball. More →

Devil's Rock Batavia

For well over a century, people have passed the legends surrounding Devil's Rock from one generation to the next. According to local folklore, the unusual shape of the rock inspired stories that supernatural forces had a hand in its creation. More →

The Haunted Hinsdale / Dandy House

The Haunted Hinsdale House, also known as the Dandy House, is located in the rural countryside of Hinsdale, New York. The modest farmhouse has become one of the most famous allegedly haunted homes in the 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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