12 Most Haunted Houses in America

"The sprawling Victorian mansion is enveloped in legend: the heir to a famous rifle fortune supposedly kept adding rooms, staircases to nowhere, and confusing passages to appease the spirits of those killed by the weapon. The result is a labyrinth of dead ends, cut-off stairs, sloping floors, and an astonishing number of windows, doors, fireplaces, and kitchens. Architectural oddities and decades of paranormal lore draw visitors to guided tours that have operated since the original owner’s death." - Andrea Romano Andrea Romano Andrea Romano is a writer and editor in New York City. For the last eight years, she has been a lifestyle journalist for Mashable, Brit+Co, Reviewed, Bustle, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines