5 Most Haunted Places in New Orleans for Your Spookiest Adventure
Many of us dream about visiting New Orleans because of its engaging local festivals, authentic music, art, and cuisine. While these cultural elements attract thousands of visitors to the city, you should know that New Orleans also stands out with its mysterious events and haunted places. Yes, one encounter with the locals is enough to understand so much about dangerous supernatural creatures that roam around New Orleans. But that’s not everything if you’re a brave heart who wants to actually explore haunted places that promise exciting adventures. In this article, we will discuss 5 of the most haunted places in New Orleans. Did you know that the first-ever American casino was established in New Orleans? Even though many people associate Las Vegas with gambling establishments, actually Harrah’s New Orleans was the first full-service gambling establishment that operated for 24 hours. But what’s even more interesting about the history of this casino is its haunted past. In fact, many people reported that while being at Harrah’s, they noticed some eerie creatures that seemed like ghosts inside the casino. When this happens usually, lights start to twinkle, and guess what? All the money they play with suddenly disappears. This legend is probably one of the main reasons why visitors now prefer to stick to online casino slots and avoid any spooky surprises during their gaming experience. Sultan’s Palace, also known as Gradette-LePrete House, is a very mysterious place, located at 716 Dauphine Street. The legend about this palace comes from the 19th century, when the mansion owner, Gradette-LePrete, rented the property to a Sultan. Later, while the sultan was having a party, everyone who was there was brutally murdered. People who lived in this palace after the incident claim that at night they have seen the ghosts of a confederate soldier man who discovered the murder scene. Another ghost is a woman who most likely lived in the palace during some period of time. In general, this place isn’t open for visitors, but if you have enough courage and curiosity, you might just find a way to experience its mysteries. Another mystical place you should definitely visit in New Orleans is St. Roch Cemetery. This cemetery is located at 7887 Walmsley Avenue, and it’s the least visited cemetery in New Orleans. It’s probably because of the stories that it’s haunted. It was built in 1874 by Reverend Thevis to shelter people from “The Yellow Fever’’ epidemic. However, nowadays people claim that it’s haunted by ghosts. One of them is a ghost of a black dog and another is a ghost of a man in a black hooded robe, which disappears through walls. If you’re interested in this kind of mysterious church, mark St. Roch as a must-visit destination in New Orleans. Le Petit Theatre at 616 St. Peter Street is the most historic playhouse in New Orleans and the most haunted theater in the world. The theater was built in 1789 but was established in 1916. There are a lot of stories about how this place is haunted by many ghosts. One of the most popular ones among them is a ghost of a soldier who tries to adjust his clothes looks in the mirror, then smiles and vanishes. Another one is the ghost of a nun, who is known for slapping one of the employees of the theater, leaving a mark on their face. And you might as well encounter the ghost of an actress named Caroline, who is usually wandering the backstage area and preparing for a performance that never comes. New Orleans’ Pharmacy Museum is one of the touristic places in New Orleans, where you can find all kinds of medical contraptions. The museum was built at the beginning of the 19th century by Louis Dufilho Jr., located at 514 Chartres Street. As visitors claim, this museum is haunted by ghosts, one of them named Dr. Dupas. He is known for doing terrible experiments on pregnant slaves and as a ghost, he responds by throwing books or moving different subjects of the museum. But luckily for horror lovers, Dr. Dupas isn’t the only ghost who roams around the Pharmacy Museum. Instead, you might as well notice ghosts of Louis Dufilho’s children there and have one of the most memorable paranormal experiences. As you can see, these 5 places seem very interesting and tempting for everyone interested in ghost stories and paranormal activities. Therefore, if you visit New Orleans and you’re up to have an exciting, mysterious, and enriching adventure, you should definitely visit all of these places and explore the hidden histories behind their walls. Copyright Statement: Unless explicitly stated, all stories published on Creepypasta.com are the property of (and under copyright to) their respective authors, and may not be narrated or performed under any circumstance.