Oh, New Hampshire. Your beauty astounds us, but there’s so much more to you! While we love visiting and exploring all the natural areas, eating at all the restaurants and supporting the many local shops, there’s also something here for those who love a scare. We figured now was as good a time as any to share some of our favorite ghostly tales, places and legends!
- Alton Town Hall, Alton
Google Maps Tales of this place’s spooky happenings have been told for decades. While no ghosts have been seen, there are lots of stories related to spooky footsteps and strange thudding sounds. Perhaps the spookiest story is that of a security guard who heard furniture being moved on the floor above him. When he went to check, the courtroom chairs had been moved to the hallway and lined up single-file. Nope, we don’t need to visit any time soon, thanks!
- The Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods
Sean Sweeney / Google The Mount Washington Hotel was built in 1900 by Joseph Stickney. Doors were officially opened to guests in 1902, but by this time Stickney had grown quite ill. He died a short time later. His younger wife ultimately died as well. After this, employees in the hotel reported seeing an ethereal woman going from room to room. The wife’s room is still open to guests and folks report feeling like it’s the most haunted area of the entire hotel.
- The Country Tavern, Nashua
Country Tavern NH / Facebook This restaurant is said to be one of the most haunted in the country. In 1741, the house was owned by a captain who brought his young wife to live here. The Captain spent long months at sea and when he returned to find his wife with a child, he locked her in a closet and killed the child. To get revenge, his wife tried to kill him but failed and was killed and thrown into a well. The building is said to be haunted today.
- Isles of Shoals
nhoulihan / Flickr Who could forget one of the most beloved haunted stories to come out of the state? In 1873, two women were found strangled on the island and a third was found hiding in the rocks to avoid meeting the same fate as the others. The event is known as the Smuttynose Murders and the story is told even today. The surviving woman identified the murderer who fled to Boston before ultimately being caught and executed in Maine. The ghosts of the women are said to walk the islands and on Maren’s Rock you might hear the howls of the surviving woman who was forced to hide all night in the cold here.
- South Cemetery, Portsmouth
rickpilot_2000 / Flickr To extend the story of the murders that took place on the Isles of Shoals, the cemetery where the two murdered women were buried is also said to be haunted. Cold spots, eerie feelings, and footsteps are just a few of the reported signs of ghosts.
- Monson Center, Hollis
ebt68 / Flickr At first glance, this historic colonial settlement located near Milford might not feel so creepy. It dates back to the 1700s, making it pretty old. And, of course, there’s bound to be a few colonial folks who loved it so much they didn’t want to leave. Even after death. Today, folks have reported feeling the presence of some of them walking around.
- Blair Covered Bridge, Campton
Dawn Munson / Google Built in 1829, this bridge spans the Pemigewasset River to connect New Hampshire Route 175, U.S. Route 3 and Interstate 93. While utilitarian, folks also say this bridge is cursed. It fell victim to a bizarre arson, and then the missing bridge caused a horse to drown exactly where it would have been. Later, during Hurricane Irene it sustained more than $2.5 million worth of damage. Cursed? Perhaps!
- Point of Grave Burial Ground, Portsmouth
baxterboy / Flickr Ancient ghosts are said to roam the grounds of one of New Hampshire’s oldest cemeteries. Folks have reported hearing footsteps following them when nobody else is present. And one particular tomb is said to glow when captured in a photo.
You know what else is scary? The fact that 2020 is slated to be one of the hottest years on record for New Hampshire!
Google Maps
Tales of this place’s spooky happenings have been told for decades. While no ghosts have been seen, there are lots of stories related to spooky footsteps and strange thudding sounds. Perhaps the spookiest story is that of a security guard who heard furniture being moved on the floor above him. When he went to check, the courtroom chairs had been moved to the hallway and lined up single-file. Nope, we don’t need to visit any time soon, thanks!
Sean Sweeney / Google
The Mount Washington Hotel was built in 1900 by Joseph Stickney. Doors were officially opened to guests in 1902, but by this time Stickney had grown quite ill. He died a short time later. His younger wife ultimately died as well. After this, employees in the hotel reported seeing an ethereal woman going from room to room. The wife’s room is still open to guests and folks report feeling like it’s the most haunted area of the entire hotel.
Country Tavern NH / Facebook
This restaurant is said to be one of the most haunted in the country. In 1741, the house was owned by a captain who brought his young wife to live here. The Captain spent long months at sea and when he returned to find his wife with a child, he locked her in a closet and killed the child. To get revenge, his wife tried to kill him but failed and was killed and thrown into a well. The building is said to be haunted today.
nhoulihan / Flickr
Who could forget one of the most beloved haunted stories to come out of the state? In 1873, two women were found strangled on the island and a third was found hiding in the rocks to avoid meeting the same fate as the others. The event is known as the Smuttynose Murders and the story is told even today. The surviving woman identified the murderer who fled to Boston before ultimately being caught and executed in Maine. The ghosts of the women are said to walk the islands and on Maren’s Rock you might hear the howls of the surviving woman who was forced to hide all night in the cold here.
rickpilot_2000 / Flickr
To extend the story of the murders that took place on the Isles of Shoals, the cemetery where the two murdered women were buried is also said to be haunted. Cold spots, eerie feelings, and footsteps are just a few of the reported signs of ghosts.
ebt68 / Flickr
At first glance, this historic colonial settlement located near Milford might not feel so creepy. It dates back to the 1700s, making it pretty old. And, of course, there’s bound to be a few colonial folks who loved it so much they didn’t want to leave. Even after death. Today, folks have reported feeling the presence of some of them walking around.
Dawn Munson / Google
Built in 1829, this bridge spans the Pemigewasset River to connect New Hampshire Route 175, U.S. Route 3 and Interstate 93. While utilitarian, folks also say this bridge is cursed. It fell victim to a bizarre arson, and then the missing bridge caused a horse to drown exactly where it would have been. Later, during Hurricane Irene it sustained more than $2.5 million worth of damage. Cursed? Perhaps!
baxterboy / Flickr
Ancient ghosts are said to roam the grounds of one of New Hampshire’s oldest cemeteries. Folks have reported hearing footsteps following them when nobody else is present. And one particular tomb is said to glow when captured in a photo.
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Address: Alton Town Hall, 1 Monument Square, Alton, NH 03809, USAAddress: Mount Washington Hotel Rd, Carroll, NH, USAAddress: 452 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063, USAAddress: Isles of Shoals, United StatesAddress: Portsmouth, NH 03801, USAAddress: Federal Hill Rd, Hollis, NH 03049, USAAddress: Blair Covered Bridge, Blair Rd, Campton, NH 03223, USAAddress: 1-199 Mechanic St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
