Haunted travel destinations in the United States are detailed in this guide for the ghost-inspired traveler. An exploration into why spirits have come to linger in some spots more regularly than others provides a context for the detailed histories of each spot, from the Doc Holiday haunted dusty streets of Tombstone, Arizona, to the sinister rooms of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Not just a list of the typical stops on a paranormal tour, this guidebook also includes little-known spots off the beaten track each one sure to add a new level of excitement to any vacation.
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Mitchel Whitington is an author and lecturer on the paranormal. He has explored haunted locations from coast to coast, incorporating his experiences into his writing and speaking. Originally born in East Texas, Mitchel returned to the Pineywoods section of Texas several years ago. He has an 1861 home in Jefferson, Texas named The Grove, which he shares with his wife, basset hounds, and several spirits.
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This review is from: A Ghost in My Suitcase: A Guide to Haunted Travel in America (Paperback)
I saw this book and thought "OOOHHH, I so have to read this", and I am glad that I did.
I love how the author gives us a brief history of each location, good foods to eat, etc. before going on about the actual haunting. Given the history of each place makes these hauntings that much more interesting to read about instead of hearing "XYZ place has a spirit of an old lady wandering the halls..." I am interested in visiting these places because the author of this book has made everything seem so real and appealing.
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A fun, entertaining ghost travel guide,
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This review is from: A Ghost in My Suitcase: A Guide to Haunted Travel in America (Paperback)
This is a refreshing and delightful book written by someone who is obviously as intrigued by ghosts as many of us "ghost aficionados"! He spent much time and money traveling to every state in the country to visit a haunted location- most of them inns or hotels. Mr. Whitington's chapters convey his enjoyment and enthusiasm and make this a fun read as well as a travel resource.
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Spooky & Haunting!,
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I love this book-- it is fascinating! Here are *some* of the haunted places that are mentioned: ** The Birdcage Theatre- Tombstone, AZ ** The Crescent Hotel- Eureka Springs, AR ** The Winchester Mystery House- San Jose, CA ** The Stanley Hotel- Estes Park, CO ** The Lighthouse Inn- New London, CT ** Historic Jameson Restaurant & Inn- Wallace, ID ** The Red Lion Pub- Chicago, IL ** The Eldridge Hotel- Lawrence, KS ** The Mason House Inn- Bentonsport, IA ** The LaLaurie Mansion- New Orleans, LA ** The Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast- Fall River, MA ** Lemp Mansion- St. Louis, MO ** Chico Hot Springs Lodge & Ranch- Pray, MT ** The Argo Hotel- Crofton, NE ** Luxor Hotel & Casino- Las Vegas, NV ** Luna Mansion- Los Lunas, NM ** Chumley's- NY, NY ** Ben Lomond Historic Suite Hotel- Ogden, UT ** Rosario Resort- Eastsound, WA ** The Irma Hotel- Cody, WY There are MANY more haunted locations in this book. Also there are many B&W photos in the book. One of my favorite stories was the one at the Irma in Cody, WY. The author and his wife personally experienced a ghostly phenomenon there in their room. I was absolutely chilled when I read that story! It was VERY C-R-E-E-P-Y! I have been to several of the hotels listed in this book. One of the ones I've been to is the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence, KS. They actually have a photo there that they keep behind the front desk that someone took of a ghost in the elevator. I've seen that picture- It's VERY EERIE. (I wasn't fortunate enough, though, to catch a glimpse of a ghost there with my own eyes!) ~~~~~The author includes a haunted site for each of the 50 states. Mitchel Whitington is totally believable and 100% credible. All of these stories are true. He is a great writer! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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- Personal Stories of Departed Pets (Haunted Encounters series) by Dorothy McConachie in Front Matter, and page 139
- Fear: A Ghost Hunter's Story by Kriss Stephens in Back Matter
- Haunted Encounters-Ghost Stories from Around the World by Ginnie Siena Bivona in Front Matter
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