Top Haunted Spots

Updated: September 17, 2004

Do you live near a ghost? Hear strange noises at night? Our brave editors explore the spookiest places in Houston.

On this page:The Top 5, More Houston Favorites.

The Top 5

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Battleship Texas State Historic Site
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    3527 Battleground Rd, La Porte, TX 77571 (map)

    Some visitors to this state park attraction claim to have seen the ghost of an unidentified sailor on the second deck.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Treebeards Restaurants
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    315 Travis St, Houston , TX 77002 (map)

    Located in the Travis building (the second oldest in Houston), some staff have reported ghost sightings and other unexplained activity.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Spaghetti Warehouse
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    901 Commerce St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    This former warehouse's long-ago owner allegedly died after falling down an elevator shaft. Reported ghostly activity includes a lady in white and moving utensils.

  4. 4 Esperson Buildings Llc
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    808 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Legend has it that Mellie Esperson's spirit still roams the building's halls and elevators (which are said to manifest cold spots).

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended La Carafe
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    813 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    This pre-Civil War building's bar is believed to have a haunted second floor, including a shadowy female figure and mysterious footsteps.

More Houston Favorites

  1. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Discover Houston Tours
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    1121 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

  2. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Icon Hotel
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    220 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)