The Lady in Green
The Hilton Netherland Hotel was constructed in 1930 as one of the most luxurious hotels of its time. The architects later used the same design for the Empire State Building […]
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Ghostly St. Augustine
Like many old towns, St. Augustine claims to be one of the most haunted spots in the U.S. It stands to reason. They saw their share of battles, destruction and […]
The Ohio Reformatory Meets Hollywood
Shawshank Redemption Tour When the producers of The Shawshank Redemption began scouting locations, they wanted an empty prison to use. With its imposing structure and stone walls, the Ohio State […]
Travel Tip: Start with the Tourism Office
As much as I like to research before a trip, you’d think I would start with the most obvious place: the local visitors’ bureau. Foolishly, the thought never crossed my […]
The Ghosts of Kings Island
Ghost Hunting at Kings Island Last winter, the TAPS crew of Ghost Hunters investigated rumors of spirits haunting Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason, Ohio. As a local resident, I was […]
London Dungeon
To kick off my “haunted places” theme for October, I thought I’d share this postcard from London that my brother sent me. In it he says, “When you guys […]
We Went to Jail. Directly to Jail.
That’s where we stayed in Ottawa — in jail. A haunted one, no less. The Old Carleton County Gaol, which is now the HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel. We stayed in cell […]
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