Leading up to Halloween, you can find scary, frightening, and even adorable displays of holiday spirit in front of homes and businesses and even inside these places throughout the state of Louisiana. For anyone wanting to be frightened or even have the pants scared right off of you, there is something for everyone.
As we are getting closer to Halloween night, you may want to explore places all over the state. You are in luck because Louisiana has something for everyone. If you want a good ghost story, you will find a variety of places near and far where strange things have happened. If you want haunted houses that range from mild to downright scary, you can find them here by checking out the places highlighted.
These places are a few of the multitudes of great stories and venues from our state.
Want to Go to a Place Where People Have Seen Ghosts?
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If you want to visit a place in Lafayette where people have had encounters with ghosts, you need to visitT'Frere's.According to Christine Wood's Book, "Ghosts Along the Bayou", you will hear the story of a little girl who is said to haunt the place after a tragedy. She is not the only spirit there! You will get chills when you visit this place.
The Egan Hotel and theGrand Opera House of the South in Crowleyare beautiful locations, and the descriptions of things that have happened over the years continue to be discussed.
You should ask about what happened in rooms 302 and 232! Be sure to visit theOpera Houseand ask about the investigation. An EVP picked up the voice of a woman coming from the stage saying, "I can hear". How incredible is that?
New Orleans Boasts The "Most Haunted House in New Orleans
Have you ever heard of the "Most Haunted House in New Orleans"? This house is full of terrible stories.The mansion sits at 1140 Royal Street in the New Orleans French Quarter.The history of the home is one steeped in tragedy and senseless violence. Dr. Louis Lalaurie bought the home for him and his wife, Delphine Macarty Lalaurie, and two of her daughters. This was the third husband for Delphine.
The mansion that sits at 1140 Royal Street in the New Orleans French Quarter is said to be "The Most Haunted House in New Orleans". Now, the home is up for sale again.
The history of the home is one steeped in tragedy and senseless violence. Dr. Louis Lalaurie bought the home for him and his wife, Delphine Macarty Lalaurie, and two of her daughters. This was the third husband for Delphine.It is said the two threw lavish parties, and that the socialite's two previous husbands died rather mysteriously!
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New Orleans Offers Ghost Tours To Give You A Fright
If you are going to New Orleans, the following are just some of the places that offer ghost tours:
- French Quarter Phantom Tours
- Haunted History Tours
- Ghost City Tours
- New Orleans Ghost Adventure Tours
- The Witches Brew Tour Company
Woman Who Is Scared
If You Want a Scare, Visit the Fright Trail in Scott
Fright Trail in Scottis a wooded attraction that covers many acres where patrons can get "scare after scare". It's a trail full of all of the scary things about Halloween. The attraction is recommended for people 8 and older, and if children are younger than 10 they must have an adult with them.
This place in Scott is not playing. People will jump out at you, it's in a wooded area, and you could get so freaked out that you will want to run out of the place!
Fright Trail is open Friday and Saturday nights in October through the first weekend i November. The Saturday nights are called Frights*Saturdays are theFrights Without Lights Nights
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You Can Get Frightened in New Iberia
Frightmare on Main Streetin New Iberia is held in an old house at a corner on Main Street. From their website, "We are dedicated to one purpose and that is to make you scream like a child, no matter how old you are. Beware what is lurking in the dark corners."
Hey, it looks haunted, and I am betting you're going to be frightened right out of your shoes!
Organizers say this New Iberia attraction is the perfect scary setting for anyone who wants to be frightened out of their wits. They are open on Friday and Saturday nights in October, and they will be open through October 26.
Charles Burr Lane in Opelousas
Did You Know about the Opelousas Bridge That Is Haunted?
According to an article by realtorsLatter and Blum, there is a bridge in Opelousas that apparently is haunted! Charles Burr Lane Bridge is said by some to be haunted. People,e have said they have seen an apparition of a man walking on the road.
Some say they've seen the man walking on the bridge while others have claimed that they could feel his presence in their backseat! Creepy!
Some people in the area claim they have felt a presence in their vehicle, and when they looked into the rearview mirror, they have seen the silhouette of a man.
Louisiana is full of places with stories of ghosts, figures, hauntings, and more.
