New England is a spooky place. It’s filled with history, and many of the local inns not only offer a place to stay, but also a unique experience with some extra added guests. From the shores and mountains of New Hampshire to historic Rhode Island and Connecticut, here are the stories of historic and haunted inns.
Omni Mount Washington Hotel – Luxury in New Hampshire‘s White Mountains
A stay at the Omni Mount Washington brings luxury surrounded by the beauty of the White Mountains. This Bretton Woods hotel was built in 1902 by Joeseph Stickney who indulged his wife Carolyn with some unique touches, such as a secret spot in the balcony above the main hall. Carolyn would watch her guests arrive from this spot and then dress for the part, making sure to look better and wear more jewels than all of them.
If you book room 314, which used to be her private suite, you might just feel the sensation of someone sitting on the edge of the bed. Some guests have even claimed to see Carolyn looking over the balcony and walking down the stairs.
The Providence Biltmore
The Biltmore Hotel in Providence Rhode Island, now called the Graduate Providence, has the distinction of being named America’s Most Haunted Hotel. It was built in 1918 and financed by Satanist Johan Weisskopt. The plan was to use the hotel to introduce Puritan New Englanders to the joys of satanism.
Satanism was only part of the story with this hotel though. Weisskopt also had ties to the Rhode Island mob. During the years of Prohibition, it also served as the best place for upper-class men to go drink and was the place where six police officers murdered eight people. Their ghosts are said to haunt the halls of the Biltmore to this day.
Green Mountain Inn – Stow Vermont
Vermont may be a small New England state that that doesn’t stop it from having historic inns with sordid pasts. The Green Mountain Inn in Stowe, a charming inn that combines classic charm with modern comforts. It has been welcoming guests since 1833 and is home to the ghost of Boots Berry.
Boots was born at the inn and grew up there. As an adult, he ended up in jail and while there he learned how to tap dance. Some say they can hear the sounds of his tapping on the roof of the inn.
The Orleans Inn – Award-Winning Cape Cod Inn
If you like to spend time on the waterfront, a visit to Orleans Waterfront Inn on the Cape is a must. This inn offers a combination of historic charm and elegance that guests get to share with the three resident ghosts.
The inn building once served as a brothel, and owner Ed Maas believes one of the ghosts is Hanna, a woman who was murdered there. Maas has seen Hannah walking naked down the stairs and a passing motorist even saw her dancing naked in a fifth-floor room.
