Documented haunts • folklore • eyewitness legends

Find the stories that still refuse to rest.

At PANICd.com, every location holds a story waiting to be uncovered. From forgotten cemeteries and abandoned asylums to historic landmarks hiding unsettling pasts, our database is built for those who seek more than just a place on a map. Each entry is a doorway into history, folklore, and firsthand paranormal claims gathered from years of exploration across the United States. Whether you are a seasoned investigator, a curious traveler, or someone drawn to the unexplained, PANICd.com invites you to step beyond the surface and explore the shadows where history and hauntings collide.

768 Documented haunted/historical locations
4,990 Documented paranormal claims
52 Documented stories
475 Locations personally visited

Search the archive

Let viewers search by keyword, state, and haunt type right from the homepage.

Tonight's spotlight: Kings Island Amusement Park

Kings Island is a 364-acre amusement park located 24 miles northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio, United States. Owned and operated by Six Flags, the park was built by Taft Broadcasting and opened in 1972.

10 paranormal claims

Connection to location →

Featured haunted locations

Card based storytelling similar in feel to major haunt directories, but styled for PANICd with stronger branding, cleaner search flow, and room for your own reports and cross promotion.

Browse All Locations
Bridges Conneaut OHIO

Tinker`s Hallow

Tinker's Hollow was originally named Benton, a small community located near Monroe Township. More →

Bed and Breakfasts Carbondale ILLINOIS

Hundley House

An old home that now operates as a bed and breakfast. More →

Homes or Mansions Somerset PENNSYLVANIA

The Georgian Inn of Somerset

Daniel B. Zimmerman Mansion, also known as Manor Hill, now The Georgian Inn of Somerset, is a historic mansion located at Somerset Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. More →

Browse by category

We have several categories to choice from to browse the locations. Below we selected just a few random selections.

Historical Locations

Because they are often the sites of significant events, such as battles, murders, or sudden deaths, historical locations are frequently thought to be haunted. These events can leave behind strong emotional energy, which is believed to manifest as a haunting. In other words, the intense emotions that are associated with these events can become "imprinted" on the location, leading to ghostly sightings or paranormal activity. It is possible that the strong feelings that people experience during these occurrences, such as fear, grief, or rage, continue to exist in the surroundings. Ghost stories can preserve the memory of people and historical events that time might otherwise erase.

Explore category →
Hotels

People often perceive hotels and motels as "haunted" due to their frequent visitors, who can leave behind residual energy. They are also often old, historic buildings that may have witnessed significant life events, such as deaths, which can create a sense of lingering spirits or "ghosts" in the space. Additionally, the unfamiliar environment and quiet nature of hotels can contribute to feelings of unease and vulnerability. These factors can increase people's likelihood of believing in paranormal experiences.

Explore category →
Restaurants

There are several reasons why a restaurant may be considered haunted. People believe that spirits or other supernatural creatures live there or former restaurant patrons return after death to locations where they would gather in life for social interaction. Some paranormal investigators believe that public restaurants serve as excellent sites for paranormal activity since there are various living souls with varying emotions who regularly enter through the door. Similar to transportation hubs or theaters, this fluctuation in emotions and varying levels of energy can contribute to the fueling of paranormal activity, as the presence of many people often results in a surplus of available energy. When it comes to celebrity spirit sightings, we have read a lot about this phenomenon as well, whereas the spirits of former celebrities constantly return to visit their favorite restaurant in the afterlife.

Explore category →

Interactive haunted map

The PANICd Haunted Map is a powerful tool that brings hundreds of documented paranormal locations to life, allowing users to visually explore haunted sites across the country. By plotting real locations with precise geocodes, the map lets visitors discover nearby hauntings, filter by categories like cemeteries or historic buildings, and dive deeper into each site’s history and reported paranormal activity. Whether you are planning a road trip or simply exploring from home, the haunted map transforms raw data into an interactive experience that makes the unknown feel just a little closer.

Documented Stories We have several documented stories realted to biographies, folklore, true crime, cryptid, ufo, celebrity ghosts, obscure history and more.

Recently Added Locations

Here is a listing of our most recently added locations. Check back often as we are adding new locations as we find them.

Robert Louis Stevenson House

The Robert Louis Stevenson House in Monterey, California, is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the city, dating back to around 1836. More →

Joint Base Lewis–McChord

Joint Base Lewis-McChord has its origins in the early twentieth century when the United States military sought a strategic location in the Pacific Northwest for training and defense. More →

Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College is a public liberal arts college in Durango, Colorado, and the only four-year and graduate studies institution in the Four Corners region. More →

King George II Inn

The King George II Inn in Bristol, Pennsylvania, traces its origins back to 1681, when English settler Samuel Clift established a ferry crossing along the Delaware River and built a small public house to serve travelers. More →

Our Haunted Travels

Our Haunted Travels is based on locations that PANICd.com members and/or owners have visited to conduct research or an investigation based on reported paranormal claims within the PANICd.com database. All of the locations and articles posted here are based on personal experiences of the members and/or owners. We have also used the original PANICd.com YouTube channel to convert it over to Our Haunted Travels where have have documented the locations we have visited from the database on the channel. Below is a playlist on our videos within the most recent one produced.

Consider subscribing to our channel if you like our content.

Connect to YouTube Channel Connecto to Travel Journal
×