The 5 Most Authentic Haunted Houses to Visit in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, North Carolina, is a city that is rich with history and fascinating stories. When the weather turns chilly outside, spend a few hours touring some of these haunted houses in the area.

1. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a neighborhood in Charlotte that has a number of haunted houses along its streets. The Cajun Queen is now a restaurant on Seventh Street, but when it was still a residence, legend has it that an older woman haunted the spot. Locals will tell two different stories of why she sticks around: Some believe she is unhappy there is a bar in the room where she used to sleep, while others feel she enjoys the bar atmosphere.

The Mayflower, an apartment complex on Oakland Avenue, was built in the early 1900s, and its owner has seen several spirits in the hallways.

2. Queens University of Charlotte

Take a walk through this university’s courtyard and you might see the ghosts of Civil War soldiers who have never left the area. Students still talk about a former college student who took her own life, since many claims to have seen her or heard her making knocking sounds, as well as opening and closing doors throughout the dorms.

3. Carolina Theater

Built in 1927, this theater is a place where people have seen a lot of paranormal activity. One caretaker recalls a time when he was alone in the building but saw a man standing in the center of the stage. There are also a number of electrical and other maintenance problems that are inexplicable, like light bulbs that burn out within days after they’re replaced. The lights often turn on and off without anyone touching the switches.

4. Founders Hall

Today the area is a shopping and dining area, but in the early 17^th century, it served as a medical school. The story among locals is that a young girl’s body was stolen from the grave and sold to the school. As a result, the girl’s ghost wandered around the medical school, screaming and acting very upset. Students were often so frightened by seeing her spirit that they would call the police routinely. When you’re at Founders Hall for dinner or a shopping outing, you might see a door open or close.

5. Antique Kingdom

This house on Central Avenue in Charlotte has served several purposes over the years since its construction completed in 1903. At one time it was a moonshine distillery, and at another, it was a dormitory for high-society single women who came to visit Charlotte. It was also a wedding parlor.

Now it’s a spot where you are likely to experience paranormal activity, especially if you’re brave enough to venture to the third floor. If not, you won’t be alone: The owner said a plumber that he hired to work on the house threatened to quit if he had to work up there. Even the owner doesn’t go up unless he has to since the mirrors often have visible shadows and movement.

If you’re in the mood for something spooky, pay a visit to some of these haunted houses in Charlotte.

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