Austin is known for its booming entertainment scene and blissful hiking trails, but there’s a cloud of creepy stories lurking beneath the surface. If you’re looking to get a taste of the paranormal, there are plenty of places to visit. These are seven horribly creepy things you didn’t know you could do in Austin.
- Take a ghost tour in a hearse
Haunted ATX/Facebook If you want to hit all of the haunted hot spots in one night, let the guides at Haunted ATX lead the way. You’ll be escorted around the city in a creepy hearse while listening to the terrifying tales of Central Texas.
To learn more about these tours, read our feature article here.
- Pay a visit to the set of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Gas Station/Facebook Horror movie buffs will adore this creepy place. The Texas Gas Station, as seen in Texas Chainsaw Massacre, is now a restaurant that’s ironically named “We Slaughter BBQ.” In addition to the tasty eats and creepy atmosphere, this place often hosts horror-themed events. Address: 1073 SH 304, Bastrop, Texas 78602.
Want to see more? Check out our feature article here.
- Hike through the haunted Shoal Creek Greenbelt
Dusty Harshman/AllTrails Austinites love nature hikes, but not many people know that this beloved trail has a spooky past. If you listen closely, you may hear the moans of the ghost of Gideon White, an early Texas pioneer. Address: 1107 Gaston Avenue, Austin, TX 78703.
For more of this spooky tale, read our feature article here.
- Explore Austin’s most haunted house
Álvaro Montoro/Wikimedia Commons The Littlefield house sits on the idyllic UT campus. This warm and inviting home is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of Alice Littlefield. Students have reported hearing her play the piano in the locked attic upstairs. Address: 302 West 24th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
Learn more about this fascinating place by reading our feature article here.
- Walk through Smut Putt Heaven, Austin’s most terrifying art installation.
Jason Eppink/Flickr This horrifying house is not for the faint of heart. Demonic doll heads are speared through sticks and placed throughout the property. This nightmare-inducing place is actually an art installation located in a private residence. If you really want to explore it, you’ll need to make a reservation first.
Brave enough to see more? Read our feature article here.
- Sip a cocktail in Austin’s most haunted bar
The Driskill Bar/Foursquare The Driskill Hotel is full of otherworldly spirits. If you really want to meet one, cozy up at the bar with an old fashioned and wait for something paranormal to occur. If you ask the front desk, you’ll be able to get more information about the Driskill’s self-guided ghost tours. Address: 150-172 Old Pecan Street, Austin, TX 78701.
The stories surrounding this bar are astounding. To learn more, read our feature article here.
- Stroll through Oakwood Cemetery.
Debra S./TripAdvisor Dating back to the 1850s, Oakwood Cemetery is the oldest graveyard in Austin. This place is full of fascinating stories. You could spend an entire afternoon reading the tombstones and learning about its history. Address: 1601 Navasota Street, Austin, TX 78702.
Oakwood Cemetery is hauntingly beautiful. You’ll find more stunning photos in our feature article here.
Have you spotted a ghost in Austin? What’s the creepiest place you’ve been to?
Haunted ATX/Facebook
If you want to hit all of the haunted hot spots in one night, let the guides at Haunted ATX lead the way. You’ll be escorted around the city in a creepy hearse while listening to the terrifying tales of Central Texas.
To learn more about these tours, read our feature article here.
The Gas Station/Facebook
Horror movie buffs will adore this creepy place. The Texas Gas Station, as seen in Texas Chainsaw Massacre, is now a restaurant that’s ironically named “We Slaughter BBQ.” In addition to the tasty eats and creepy atmosphere, this place often hosts horror-themed events. Address: 1073 SH 304, Bastrop, Texas 78602.
Want to see more? Check out our feature article here.
Dusty Harshman/AllTrails
Austinites love nature hikes, but not many people know that this beloved trail has a spooky past. If you listen closely, you may hear the moans of the ghost of Gideon White, an early Texas pioneer. Address: 1107 Gaston Avenue, Austin, TX 78703.
For more of this spooky tale, read our feature article here.
Álvaro Montoro/Wikimedia Commons
The Littlefield house sits on the idyllic UT campus. This warm and inviting home is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of Alice Littlefield. Students have reported hearing her play the piano in the locked attic upstairs. Address: 302 West 24th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
Learn more about this fascinating place by reading our feature article here.
Jason Eppink/Flickr
This horrifying house is not for the faint of heart. Demonic doll heads are speared through sticks and placed throughout the property. This nightmare-inducing place is actually an art installation located in a private residence. If you really want to explore it, you’ll need to make a reservation first.
Brave enough to see more? Read our feature article here.
The Driskill Bar/Foursquare
The Driskill Hotel is full of otherworldly spirits. If you really want to meet one, cozy up at the bar with an old fashioned and wait for something paranormal to occur. If you ask the front desk, you’ll be able to get more information about the Driskill’s self-guided ghost tours. Address: 150-172 Old Pecan Street, Austin, TX 78701.
The stories surrounding this bar are astounding. To learn more, read our feature article here.
Debra S./TripAdvisor
Dating back to the 1850s, Oakwood Cemetery is the oldest graveyard in Austin. This place is full of fascinating stories. You could spend an entire afternoon reading the tombstones and learning about its history. Address: 1601 Navasota Street, Austin, TX 78702.
Oakwood Cemetery is hauntingly beautiful. You’ll find more stunning photos in our feature article here.
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