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Circle Hot Springs Resort (Closed)

Haunted by a former owner, the ghost does not like renovations. Beer glasses and bottles often move across the bar on their own. Footsteps are heard walking across the porch of the rental cabins.

Judge’s Bench – Main Street

Historic pub on Main Street in Ellicott City’s historic district, where the third floor is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman named Mary, who reportedly hung herself there. Staff and visitors have reported unexplained sounds, flushing toilets, and stomping footsteps attributed to her presence.

Bobby Mackey’s Music World (Demolished)

Said to be haunted by a woman killed by Satanists in the basement. The building has a long, dark history tied to a slaughterhouse, mob activity, and alleged occult rituals dating back to the late 1800s.

Abigail’s Grille & Wine Bar (Formerly: Chart House)

It’s an old restaurant that has the spirit of a woman, who is described as friendly, residing there. The employees like to tell stories about her; she does stuff like shut off lights if they’ve been left on, closing doors at closing time, that kind of thing.

Carousel Gardens Restaurant (Demolished)

Haunted by a woman who used to live there. It was a mansion converted into a restaurant in the mid 60’s. Now the story is, that she lived there with her brother for many years, but they rarely spoke, and they say, for this reason, she haunts this place.

Pirates’ House

The story is that this restaurant is haunted by Captain Redbeard (Captain Flint) and was built back in the 1700s. It was originally a pub for sailors, and Captain Flint would go there with his sailors and take women through a secret passage that lead out to the docks and onto his ship. They have […]

Birchwood Saloon

Original Lore: A young man was reportedly shoveling snow from the roof of an adjacent building when his shovel contacted a power line, electrocuting him. Bartenders and patrons have since reported paranormal activity, including disembodied voices, a jukebox playing spontaneously, moving items, and apparitions. Many believe the spirit of the deceased man, often called “Jack,” […]

Highline Cafe and Saloon (Formerly – Mountain Muffin Restaurant)

The building that this cafe was located dates back about 100 years.  There was a hanging in the back room of this building.  There was an ice cream parlor in the early 1900’s.  A new cafe was then put into this building.  There was talk of a person who hanged himself after killing another man […]

Tula’s Café (Closed)

On numerous occasions vaporous forms are seen in the back hallway by the bathrooms where the man died. After closing things are also moved around not as people left them. Occasionally cold spots are noticed.

The Walker House

Sometime back in the 1800’s, a man stole a horse from one of his neighbors. Mind you, this was a punishable by death in those days. After committing his crime he decided to go to the Walker House for a drink. The Walker House is a large restaurant/bar/hotel. While he was in the bar, a […]

Magalia Depot (Lost to Fire)

This location used to be a train depot, but has been a restaurant since 1977. In the past owners have seen apparitions and heard voices through vents and banging on the walls. A former employee reports things fell off of shelves without explanation, their hair was pulled and their shoulder grabbed by an unseen force, […]

The Little Karaoke Place

The Korean owner of this place was killed by Chinese weightlifters in 1999. The owner’s spirit is sometimes seen peeking out the window.

Dean’s Homestyle Cafe (Previously – Harmony House)

This restaurant has had many sightings mostly by workers but also some customers. A worker has been trapped in the supply closet and then just let out. Also, two workers were closing and talking when they heard an older man clearing his throat, and when they approached where the sound was coming from, they saw […]

Dairy Queen

Too many things to fit in this description. Receipts of fake orders would print for no reason. Heard little kids laughing on numerous occasions after the store closed. Items would disappear. Cold spots everywhere. Employee names were called out during store hours. Stuff would crash off the shelves in the cooler. These events would happen […]

Red Lion Pub

Right across the street from the Biograph Theater. Just ask some of the regulars about the noises, footsteps, and voices they often hear there.

Inn of the Hawke

This popular inn and restaurant hosts several ghost stories. Guests and staff report mischief, strange noises, and objects moving unexpectedly. Pots and pans sometimes fall from hooks, and pictures won’t stay on the walls.

Dairy Queen

A bar once stood on this spot. It’s long gone now, replaced by a Dairy Queen. But according to the staff, something from the past might still linger. They often report strange noises and lights acting up—doing the kind of odd, playful things only lights seem to do without someone causing it.

Beefmaster Steakhouse (formerly Texas Burger House)

This place used to be a restaurant but due to the loss of sales the restaurant closed down. It is said that the ghost of the person that started this business haunts the second floor. It has now been turned into a Mexican Restaurant and the second floor is now used as storage but some […]

South Seas Resort

In employee housing, Room 51 is said to be haunted by a baker who died there. Orbs have been captured in photos, footsteps are often heard, and many report sensing a strong presence. At the north end of the resort, the King’s Crown restaurant is haunted by a former manager who died on the premises. […]

Nellie Cashman’s Restaurant (Closed)

Customers here have reported countless instances of playful pranks since frontier days. Expect the usual crashing sounds, and objects that move on their own volition.

Virginian Hotel

A ghost is said to haunt the rooms and restaurant. Employees have reported items mysteriously moved around, and have reported sightings of ghosts through out the old hotel. haunt,hotel,restaurant,move,apparition

Mr. Gatti’s Pizza

A man named Carl is rumored to haunt this business. Years ago, this Mr. Gatti’s was a saloon and Carl was shot in the head by an jealous man in the old apartment (now abandoned) above the store. Employees have reported seeing strange figures moving around the store, mostly during closing hours. Also voices and […]

David Finney Inn

The David Finney Inn, now houses The Sonora Restaurant, an upscale bar, an event room, and a law firm, in a 15,000 sq ft building originally constructed in 1685. While the exterior retains much of its historic charm, the interior has been extensively remodeled for modern commercial use. The third floor consists of five apartments, […]

Ponderosa Steakhouse

Voices are heard often.  Shadows of people walking. The sound of high heels down the hallway in the back.  A woman in dark clothing wearing white nylons and black heels.  Things have been reported to fall for no reason.

Chain Reaction

Employees report talking and laughing late at night in the back alley and in bathrooms. Upon investigation, no one is there. A bum was found dead in the back alley. Since then, the venue was converted from a Mexican restaurant to a club. It was formerly a biker bar, where there were many reported stabbings.

Former Apple Valley Inn Property

Used to be the old Apple Valley Inn. Reported to have 3 ghosts, the man hanged himself, one woman was murdered, and no one really knows what happened to the third one. She is always dressed in white and is seen only at a certain part of the old building. The man is sometimes seen […]

Daisy Mae’s Stronghold (Closed)

This restaurant is haunted by a ghost named Charlie. Built in the 1880’s, it was a stage stop, post office, and a brothel.    

Long Branch Saloon (now Red Dog Saloon & Pizza)

It is said that “Two Feathers,” an Indian (Chief?) was killed after a fight in the saloon. Two Feathers controls ONE nickel slot machine. On the 2nd or 3rd (?) floor, there is evidence of a doll, and if you change her clothes, they will be changed back to original dress. It is said that […]

Big Yellow House Restaurant (closed 2010)

This restaurant is believed to be haunted by a ghostly lady. People have claimed to see a lonely looking woman standing around by herself. When they attempt to get a closer look, she disappears. Money has also been known to disappear from tables.

Joe’s Older Than Dirt (aka Joe’s Place)

Joe’s Place – Or also known as Joe’s place. A bar first opened in 1937, Joe’s has had quite a few regulars come and go. There are plaques on the middle pole at the front bar for the regulars that have passed away since the 80’s. Workers will be there late at night after closing […]

Subway

Over 60 Years ago an old woman and her little girl used to live in a house here until it burned down. Around 2am each night if you wait by the front of Subway you can hear small cries of the child and screams of the woman. – June 2008 Update: The Subway burned to […]

Misago Bistro (Formerly – Inn 422)

The inn was originally built by Mr. Coleman for his daughter. She was said to have killed herself in the house because her father would not allow her to marry her true love because he was not of the upper call. Her ghost has been seen in the inn as well as other strange occurrences. […]

Irma Hotel

There have been sightings of a soldier dressed in an 1800’s style uniform in the main dining hall near the cherry wood bar. Also seen, Irma (Buffalo Bill Cody’s daughter)- “The Lady in White” roams the halls of the second floor where the suites and rooms are, as well as an aggressive presence in the […]

Mom’s Restaurant

Over the years, customers and employees have felt strange drafts of cold air, plates have “jumped” from shelves, and furniture and other objects have been found tipped over or placed upside down. There have been occasional reports of an apparition of a young woman, and the ghost is known to the townspeople as “The Lady […]

Courthouse Exchange

Supposedly a girl ghost haunts this restaurant and on many occasions staff members have found coins on the floor and heard strange footsteps.

All Star Pizza (Closed)

Strange things happen at dark the ovens make weird noises, the walk-in freezer door opens when no one is around, lights flicker on when it’s close-up time, if you drive by at night and look in you can see a white blur that looks like a person standing.

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