Spooky season is upon us, and we loooove all the frighteningly fun Halloween activities happening around the city! But if you’re looking for a truly bone-chilling experience, you need to experience some real ghosts in Georgia. And they aren’t nearly as far away as you’d think (and maybe, hope). Savannah, Georgia is one of the most-haunted cities in the country… and for good reason. Keep scrolling for all the details!
How haunted is Savannah, Georgia?
Savannah, Georgia commonly ranks as one of the most haunted cities in the nation, usually coming in just after New Orleans, Louisiana. Ghost Hunts also ranks Savannah at #2, noting,
Savannah, GA could possibly be America’s most haunted city.A city built on its dead, there are rumored to be over 20,000 bodies buried beneath the Historic Downtown District.
Savannah is also home to one of the “most haunted hotels in the world,” called The Marshall House on Broughton Street.
In fact, The Marshal House itself, says,
The Marshall House’s history as a hospital during the Civil War and through two yellow fever epidemics makes it very conducive to haunted tales. Rumors and reports include guests seeing ghosts in the hallways and foyers, hearing children running down the long, narrow halls late at night, faucets turning on by themselves, and much more.
Wander the halls for yourself and see some pretty terrifying relics of the hotel’s past as a makeshift hospital locked behind a glass casing on each floor.
Can I go for a ghost tours in Savannah, Georgia?
Yes! Savannah offers TONS of ghost tours for every taste. Whether you’re looking for a spooky story-telling ghost tour or a history-focused tour, there’s something for everyone to check out!
Ghost tours in Savannah also come in many different forms. Most popular is probably their walking tours around the downtown area, but there’s also hearse-tours, boozy pedaling tours and trolley tours. Check out the city’s 18 recommended ghost tours on Visit Savannah’s website, here!
Looking for a spook and some history? Take a trip to Georgia’s coast, and see the truly haunted city in all of its beauty: Savannah, Georgia.