Atlanta is a city rich in history, and local folklore can point to many haunted places, from little girls lost at Six Flags, to a haunted restaurant in Buckhead. Please heed all laws while attempting to explore these places, as many are not open to the public or only during set hours. Otherwise, you might find yourself in another scary place- jail.
Oakland Cemetery is said to be haunted by the spirits of Civil War soldiers that are buried there. The "tomb of the unknown" is where most hauntings are witnessed.
Several rooms of the Antebellum Plantation at Stone Mountain Park are said to be haunted. While in the area, stop at the cemetery located at the end of Main Street, for what ghost hunters claim is an area with frequent paranormal experiences and sightings.
People have reportedly seen ghost sightings at Atlanta's famed multi-purpose theatre in Midtown, including the face of a Confederate Private soldier.
Located behind a Dunwoody office park, this former hospital has become quite a local attraction for ghost hunters. It's not open to the public, and a security guard patrols the area, so go at your own risk. Highlights include a sighting of a boy on the third floor.
The Goth dance club that's being sold to residential developers has a long and supposedly creepy history. Some say a vampire actually lives on the premises. It was a former mill, where numerous tragic accidents and deaths took place, and over the years, the building has been plagued by fires and other calamities.
There have been many interesting sightings around this popular metro Atlanta amusement park. The gas station at the park's entrance is said to be haunted by a young girl, and the Crystal Pistol Music Hall is said to be haunted by a performer who was killed in a car accident before he had the chance to take stage.
This popular Buckhead institution is reportedly haunted by a woman named Annie Barnett Bean, who died in childbirth at the house.
This house turned historical museum supposedly has a resident ghost. It also has ties to Doc Holliday and Margaret Mitchell.
Reported to be haunted by Confederate soldiers. The park has set hours and is heavily patrolled by security, so exploring at night is not recommended and at your own risk.
Another well-known spooky spot in metro Atlanta, supposedly some of the spirits in the oddly shaped graveyard become violent when approached by those with crosses or Bibles. The tombstones in the heavily wooded "turnaround" area date back to the Civil War era. Due to ongoing vandalism, Devils Turnaround has officially been posted as NO TRESPASSING and is accessible only via written permission. This applies to both cemeteries that forms the location known as Devils Turnaround. The county Sheriff’s office is patrolling the cemeteries and will prosecute trespassers.
