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.

796 Documented haunted/historical locations
6,048 Documented paranormal claims
52 Documented stories
504 Locations personally visited

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Hotels Paso Robles CALIFORNIA

Paso Robles Inn

In 1889, the same year that Paso Robles incorporated as a city, construction began on a magnificent new hotel. The hotel required over one million bricks and cost a princely $160,000. The new El Paso de Robles Hotel opened for business in 1891. More →

Parks Youngstown OHIO

Pioneer Pavilion

Pioneer Pavilion, located in Mill Creek Park, is one of the oldest structures in Youngstown, Ohio. Constructed in 1821, this sandstone building served as a mill for carding and fulling wool. More →

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 →

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Colleges

Colleges can be considered "haunted," as these locations may include tragic events such as accidents, deaths, or even wartime usage. Many schools have experienced serious events like fires, epidemics, or the deaths of students and staff that are connected to tragedies in certain places on campus. Older college buildings often have intricate designs with secret areas, which can make people feel like there's paranormal activity. As a result, students often tell stories of ghostly encounters within the buildings and grounds, which can strengthen the belief in ghosts on campus. The eerie vibe of a college campus, especially at night, when ghost stories are often told, can then make people feel uneasy and more aware of possible unexplainable experiences.

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Parks

There are several reasons why parks can be thought of as "haunted." These include their tendency to be isolated and secluded, historical tragedies that may have taken place within their boundaries, and abandoned buildings left crumbling on the property, which can lead to potential paranormal activity. Many parks have been the site of tragic events such as accidents, suicides, and murders, leading to locals perpetuating the telling of ghost stories and folklore. We have also discovered situations where cities have taken over abandoned and unfunded cemeteries and turned these areas into a park using cost-effective methods such as only moving the headstones and leaving the graves. Furthermore, there are many parks that are located on land that was formerly home to indigenous populations, and their burial places may be found within the park boundaries, which adds to the concept that there are restless spirits in the area.

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Transportation Hubs

Airports, railroad stations, and bus stations are often thought to be haunted because of their connections to tragic events, such as accidents, suicides, and sudden deaths. These events can create a lingering energy or "ghostly" presence in the minds of people, especially when combined with the often isolated and eerie atmosphere of old, abandoned stations. The combination of darkness, unusual sounds, and a sense of history can trigger psychological responses that lead to perceptions of the supernatural. In addition, the facility is frequented by a diverse range of individuals, each carrying a unique set of emotions. This energy can assist in increasing paranormal activity. As travelers pass through these spaces, their stories intertwine with the ghosts of the past, creating an invisible tapestry of memories that seems to linger in the air.

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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.

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 →

Lake View Cemetery - Jamestown

Lake View Cemetery in Jamestown, New York, was established in the late nineteenth century during a period when the rural cemetery movement was transforming the way communities honored their dead. More →

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 →

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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