Nevada is one haunted and oftentimes horribly creepy state. Haunted hotels, houses, and cemeteries abound, and, if that’s not enough, there are also attractions that prey on and cater to our inherent desire for the macabre. Here are 12 horribly creepy things to do in Nevada.
- Visit Las Vegas’ haunted museum.
Tammy C./Yelp Zak Bagans’ brand new haunted museum has finally opened, and it is getting rave reviews. Once you sign a waiver (yes, a waiver) you can see all of Bagans’ own haunted and cursed collectibles. Think of it as a real-life Friday the 13th: The Series.
- Go on a creepy overnight ghost hunt in Virginia City.
Nick Ares/Flickr Virginia City’s Old Washoe Club is already one of the most haunted buildings in the most haunted town in Nevada. Spend the night locked down looking for ghosts? Or not.
- Take a creepy road trip to Nevada’s haunted houses.
Luke H. Gordon/Flickr From Las Vegas to Reno, this road trip will take you to ten of the most haunted houses in the state.
- Speaking of road trips, there’s a haunted cemetery one as well.
Will Keightley/Flickr Even if they aren’t haunted, cemeteries are creepy. If you dare, take this haunted cemetery road trip across the state.
- Spend the night in this ridiculously haunted hotel.
Travel Nevada/Flickr The Boulder Dam Hotel in Boulder City is quite haunted. Brave it if you dare.
- Or better yet, book a room in this creepily haunted hotel.
Travel Nevada/Flickr Tonopah’s Mizpah Hotel is steeped in area lore. With a variety of resident ghosts and an elevator with a mechanical mind of its own, I dare you to spend the night here.
- Visit this extraordinarily creepy Tonopah motel.
Ken Lund/Flickr If you’re not coulrophobic, you might enjoy the Clown Motel. There are, seriously, thousands of clowns throughout this establishment that is rumored to be haunted. If that’s not creepy enough, the Tonopah Cemetery is right next door. Oh yeah, and the hotel is also for sale.
- Visit Nevada’s cursed lake.
John Blower/Flickr The Paiute claim Pyramid Lake is cursed and haunted by strange creatures lurking below. Now, that’s creepy!
- Immerse yourself in disturbing mob history
Caitlyn Willows/Flickr Mobsters are not known for being nice guys (regardless of what Hollywood tries to sell us.) Learn about the history of organized crime across the U.S. at the intriguing mob museum. Oh yeah, and it’s rumored to be haunted as well.
- Spend the day in this creepy old mining town.
Jasperdo/Flickr Goldfield is mostly abandoned today. Well, save for the ghosts that allegedly haunt several of the buildings like the hotel and school.
- Take a creepy haunted mine hike.
Wayne Hsieh/Flickr The Yellow Jacket Mine in the Gold Hill area of Virginia City was the scene of a terrible tragedy that killed 39 miners. Consequently, there are rumors of creepy paranormal activity in the area.
- Visit the absolute scariest Halloween haunted house attraction.
Justin I./Yelp Freakling Brothers’ Trilogy of Terror is, by far, the creepiest haunted house attraction you will likely ever see. That is, if you dare.
There you have it: 12 horribly creepy, haunted, and terrifying sights, sounds, and experiences in Nevada. How many were you unaware of? How many have you experienced? Did I leave your favorite off this list? Please comment below.
Tammy C./Yelp
Zak Bagans’ brand new haunted museum has finally opened, and it is getting rave reviews. Once you sign a waiver (yes, a waiver) you can see all of Bagans’ own haunted and cursed collectibles. Think of it as a real-life Friday the 13th: The Series.
Nick Ares/Flickr
Virginia City’s Old Washoe Club is already one of the most haunted buildings in the most haunted town in Nevada. Spend the night locked down looking for ghosts? Or not.
Luke H. Gordon/Flickr
From Las Vegas to Reno, this road trip will take you to ten of the most haunted houses in the state.
Will Keightley/Flickr
Even if they aren’t haunted, cemeteries are creepy. If you dare, take this haunted cemetery road trip across the state.
Travel Nevada/Flickr
The Boulder Dam Hotel in Boulder City is quite haunted. Brave it if you dare.
Tonopah’s Mizpah Hotel is steeped in area lore. With a variety of resident ghosts and an elevator with a mechanical mind of its own, I dare you to spend the night here.
Ken Lund/Flickr
If you’re not coulrophobic, you might enjoy the Clown Motel. There are, seriously, thousands of clowns throughout this establishment that is rumored to be haunted. If that’s not creepy enough, the Tonopah Cemetery is right next door. Oh yeah, and the hotel is also for sale.
John Blower/Flickr
The Paiute claim Pyramid Lake is cursed and haunted by strange creatures lurking below. Now, that’s creepy!
Caitlyn Willows/Flickr
Mobsters are not known for being nice guys (regardless of what Hollywood tries to sell us.) Learn about the history of organized crime across the U.S. at the intriguing mob museum. Oh yeah, and it’s rumored to be haunted as well.
Jasperdo/Flickr
Goldfield is mostly abandoned today. Well, save for the ghosts that allegedly haunt several of the buildings like the hotel and school.
Wayne Hsieh/Flickr
The Yellow Jacket Mine in the Gold Hill area of Virginia City was the scene of a terrible tragedy that killed 39 miners. Consequently, there are rumors of creepy paranormal activity in the area.
Justin I./Yelp
Freakling Brothers’ Trilogy of Terror is, by far, the creepiest haunted house attraction you will likely ever see. That is, if you dare.
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