Top Places Famed For San Antonio Hauntings

By Elizabeth Price


There is hardly a person who has never heard a ghost story, with Hollywood releasing blockbuster movies out of age old folktales. Texas is among the most visited places in the United States for ghost sightings. The state is renowned for the San Antonio hauntings, with lots of tourists flocking the locality to personally witness many of the tales they have heard.

Alamo is by far the most discussed location in the city. Legend has it that shortly after the historical Battle of Alamo, the local residents started seeing reincarnations of the dead. Since then, the stories have kept piling up. Many of the residents regard it as the most haunted location in San Antonio.

There are a couple of presumably haunted hotels downtown as well. If you have a strong belief and interest in paranormal experiences, you should consider checking into a few of them during your visit. Some of the establishments noted for paranormal activity include the Menger, Emily Morgan, Crockett, St. Anthony and Sheraton Gunter hotels.

Of all the inns in town, the Holiday Inn Express has a peculiarly morbid reputation. A curious sense of foreboding creeps through you as you walk into the reception area. Prior to being converted into an inn, it served as the county jail.

A plethora of its staff members and guests have reported strange occurrences on numerous occasions. When in your room, you get the eerie sensation that you are being watched. Many guests have reported seeing doors and windows open and shut on their own. Besides this, there have been odd apparitions captured on CCTV footage.

The Spanish Governors Residence is a site you might want to visit too. The outer section of the building looks sinister. It has played a host of functions since its inception. During the apex of the Battle of Alamo, it was a military fortification, before later occupants built shops and an execution ring within its vicinity.

Rumor has it that the spirits of little children roam the hallways and outer sections. There is also a purported ghost of a gruesome murder victim. The reported paranormal activities at this site are testament to the strong belief that people have in the afterlife. You might want to check it out to separate fact from fiction.

Another interesting place is the San Fernando Cathedral. One cannot fail to notice it when in town. It is the oldest landmark around. The Gothic architecture it embodies only accentuates its eerie nature. Lone worshipers often report being stalked by ghostly figures. This is even frightening to think about.

One urban legend surrounds the local railroad tracks. The site of hauntings is located out along Shane Road. There are stories of ghosts pushing parked cars over to the tracks for the oncoming train. Some of the tales about this site also involve apparitions of ghostly children and nuns.

Complete your tour with a visit to the abandoned Midget Mansion. It has a tragic history that dates back to the 1920s. Neighbors often talk of hearing people screaming inside it at night. Local lore has it that Satanists practice rituals in it from time to time.




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