If you're a fan of ghosts, hauntings, and the paranormal, you're probably going to be interested in the most haunted places in Key West, if you're taking a trip there. That is why Ghost City Tours put together this list of the places in Key West with the best hauntings!
Key West has a long, and strange history. From murders and suicides, the Civil War, Pirates, and more - it is easy to see why Key West is as haunted as it is.
We encourage you to read through our list of the most haunted places in Key West. However, if you're wanting to learn more, or visit some of the locations we visit, you should join us on one of our Key West Ghost Tours. You'll visit some of the locations we talk about on these pages, along with many which are not on our website.
The former house of the famous author, Ernest Hemingway, the Hemingway House is said to be one of the most haunted houses in Key West. Some people even claim that the ghost of Hemingway himself is causing much of the paranormal activity. Whether or not he is, there is little denying that someone is haunting here.
Learn more about the haunted Hemingway House.
What is it about Lighthouses always being haunted? We're not sure, but, the Key West Lighthouse won't let you down if you're looking for a haunted Lighthouse. Said to be haunted by soldiers, and a former Lighthouse Keeper, the Key West Lighthouse has been the subject of many Key West Ghost Stories over the years.
Learn more about the haunted Key West Lighthouse.
Who, or what, could be haunting the Firehouse Museum in Key West? With all of the items on display, could it be possible that a person's ghost is attached to something in the Museum, causing the hauntings that are reported today?
Learn more about the haunted Firehouse Museum.
The oldest house in Key West, the house of Captain Watlington has had many years to gather more than a few ghosts. Maybe this is why there are so many reports of ghosts and other paranormal activity at the Watlington House. You can't have a list of the most haunted places in Key West without including this historic, and haunted, gem!
Learn more about the ghosts of the Watlington House.
It will probably not shock any of you that the Old Monroe County Jail is widely considered to be the most haunted place in Key West. After all, keeping violent humans behind bars is a recipe for murder, suicides, and other activities which tend to create some ghosts. Today, the Old Monroe County Jail is not open to the public, but, that doesn't mean there are not a lot of people with ghost stories about their time there.
Learn more about the haunted Old Monore County Jail.
Like many old Mansions, the Porter Mansion is haunted by many ghosts. Some people will tell you that the Porter Mansion is haunted by the former residents who lived here for so many years. Other people will tell you that the hauntings are caused by the natives who used to live in the area. Whoever it is, they're not shy to make themselves known - creating one of the most haunted places in Key West.
Learn more about the haunted Porter Mansion.
Known for its iconic gingerbread trim and colorful history, the Artist House is one of Key West’s most famous haunted homes. It was once the home of Robert the Doll, the inspiration for countless horror stories. Guests and locals report eerie sightings, strange noises, and an unsettling energy that lingers inside this beautifully restored Victorian home.
Learn more about the haunted Artist's House.
Standing tall on Duval Street, the La Concha Hotel has a long history of ghostly activity. From guests reporting shadowy figures in their rooms to stories of spirits jumping from the rooftop bar where tragic deaths occurred, La Concha is considered one of the most haunted hotels in Key West. Would you dare to stay the night?
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Staff and guests have reported unexplained footsteps, shadowy figures, and sudden cold spots in the former winter retreat of President Harry S. Truman. From political history to paranormal activity, the Truman White House proves that even the most prestigious places in Key West aren’t free from a haunted past.
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One of the darkest chapters in Key West’s history is the devastating hurricane of 1846, which claimed countless lives and left the island in ruins. Many believe the spirits of those who perished in the storm never truly left. From the Old Key West Cemetery, said to have been established in the storm’s aftermath, to reports of ghostly figures seen near the shorelines and historic buildings, the tragedy of 1846 lives on in Key West’s ghost stories. Visitors today still hear whispers of the past carried on the island breeze, reminding all who listen of the storm that changed Key West forever.
Learn more about the Ghosts of the 1846 Hurricane.