41 Most Haunted Travel Destinations For Brave Adventurers

36. St. Augustine Lighthouse, Florida, USA: Spectral Keepers of the Coast

This historic lighthouse, built in 1874 on the site of earlier watchtowers, is a beacon for paranormal enthusiasts. Its most famous legends involve the spirits of young girls, daughters of a lighthouse construction superintendent, who tragically drowned nearby during its building. Visitors and staff report hearing children's laughter, seeing shadowy figures on the spiral staircase, and objects moving on their own. The former keeper's house is also said to be haunted, with the distinct smell of cigar smoke attributed to a past keeper, ensuring this coastal sentinel remains an active paranormal hotspot.