Terrifying Connecticut is not entirely separate from the beautiful Connecticut you’ve come to know and love. But I get it, sometimes you need a rush. So here’s a road trip to test your bravery. You can see the trip’s map here. At 226 miles, this five-hour drive could be done in one day. But the truly brave will dare to stay overnight! This trip was designed for folks who love a good ghost story and don’t mind the chance of experiencing some paranormal activity first hand. Plus I found places you can actually visit without having to scale walls or break laws. So pack your bags, grab your camera, and get ready to take this terrifying Connecticut trip for yourself.
The adventure begins now!
Google It’s time to hit the road! We’re starting out at a restaurant, so I’d recommend leaving a little later and making this your lunch destination. Especially if you’re going to take advantage of staying overnight at Grant’s!
Please note: One of the original destinations on this trip, the Warren’s Occult Museum in Monroe, has closed. However, we added a haunted cemetery in Monroe that will keep you on the right track in your tour de force of Connecticut creepiness!
- Abigail’s Grille & Wine Bar, Simsbury
Andy B/Google Local Formerly known as Pettibone Tavern, this joint has been around since 1780 (despite two fires). It is thought to be haunted by Mrs. Abigail Pettibone, who was murdered in the house by her husband. Visitors have reported chills by the lady’s restroom, wine bottles throwing themselves off the wall, and candles lighting themselves. The fare at Abigail’s is top-rate, however, if you’re brave enough to visit…
- Downs Road, Hamden
Google This road connects Hamden to Bethany via an old trail that, for some reason, was never made a legitimate road. You will need to get permission from the water company before entering. Strange figures and apparitions have been reported here. Plus a general feeling of uneasiness and unexplained rustling.
- Stepney Cemetery, Monroe
2112guy/Wikimedia Commons Sadly, the original haunted attraction in Monroe – the Warren’s Occult Museum, has since permanently closed. But did you think that was the only creepy place in this small town?! Stepney Cemetery is a great starter for the curious, but easily creeped out. Its haunting is limited to strange mists and glowing orbs, which seemed to have calmed down since Ed Warren was buried here. A coincidence? Maybe not! He was a famous paranormal investigator after all. So he’d know a thing or two about putting haunted cemeteries to rest.
- Captain Grant’s 1754, Preston
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Mustafa Hamadah/Google Local It looks tame enough from the outside, but this haunted inn has put even the bravest ghost hunter to shame. Are you brave enough to spend the night? According to reports, you might wake up to a colonial woman and her children watching you. This house is haunted by those who died in the war, as well as a couple separated by sickness who were not able to be buried together. Talk about the ultimate creep fest!
- Connecticut Valley Hospital Cemetery, Middletown
Julie Jordan Scott/Flickr Quickening heartbeat and the feeling someone is watching you. Not to mention the tombs are nameless. These headstones are only marked with numbers. Stop here after your night at Grant’s… if you’re not too jumpy.
Are you brave enough to take this terrifying Connecticut road trip? We commend bringing some friends with you — just in case! You never know who — or what — you might come across on your travels!
It’s time to hit the road! We’re starting out at a restaurant, so I’d recommend leaving a little later and making this your lunch destination. Especially if you’re going to take advantage of staying overnight at Grant’s!
Please note: One of the original destinations on this trip, the Warren’s Occult Museum in Monroe, has closed. However, we added a haunted cemetery in Monroe that will keep you on the right track in your tour de force of Connecticut creepiness!
Andy B/Google Local
Formerly known as Pettibone Tavern, this joint has been around since 1780 (despite two fires). It is thought to be haunted by Mrs. Abigail Pettibone, who was murdered in the house by her husband. Visitors have reported chills by the lady’s restroom, wine bottles throwing themselves off the wall, and candles lighting themselves. The fare at Abigail’s is top-rate, however, if you’re brave enough to visit…
This road connects Hamden to Bethany via an old trail that, for some reason, was never made a legitimate road. You will need to get permission from the water company before entering. Strange figures and apparitions have been reported here. Plus a general feeling of uneasiness and unexplained rustling.
2112guy/Wikimedia Commons
Sadly, the original haunted attraction in Monroe – the Warren’s Occult Museum, has since permanently closed. But did you think that was the only creepy place in this small town?! Stepney Cemetery is a great starter for the curious, but easily creeped out. Its haunting is limited to strange mists and glowing orbs, which seemed to have calmed down since Ed Warren was buried here. A coincidence? Maybe not! He was a famous paranormal investigator after all. So he’d know a thing or two about putting haunted cemeteries to rest.
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Mustafa Hamadah/Google Local
It looks tame enough from the outside, but this haunted inn has put even the bravest ghost hunter to shame. Are you brave enough to spend the night? According to reports, you might wake up to a colonial woman and her children watching you. This house is haunted by those who died in the war, as well as a couple separated by sickness who were not able to be buried together. Talk about the ultimate creep fest!
Julie Jordan Scott/Flickr
Quickening heartbeat and the feeling someone is watching you. Not to mention the tombs are nameless. These headstones are only marked with numbers. Stop here after your night at Grant’s… if you’re not too jumpy.
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Address: 15 Pepper St, Monroe, CT 06468, USAAddress: 4 Hartford Rd, Weatogue, CT 06089, USAAddress: 2260 Downs Rd, Hamden, CT 06518, USAAddress: Captain Grant’s 1754, 109 CT-2A, Preston, CT 06365, USAAddress: 1000 Silver St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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Terrifying Connecticut road trip April 17, 2021 Sarah Are there many haunted places in Connecticut? Our terrifying Connecticut road trip is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to haunted places in the state. In fact, some of the most seemingly innocuous places are actually the most frightening! Ledge Light, a beautiful lighthouse perched just off the coast of New London, is the rumored home of a ghost of an early keeper named Ernie. Until the light was automated in 1987, Coast Guard crews reported eerie goings-on, like doors opening on their own and the unexplained removal of sheets from beds. Hartford’s Old State House is another surprisingly sinister spot in Connecticut; while the early home of Connecticut’s legislative body is now a museum complex, it seems some former statesmen haven’t moved on. During an episode of the TV show Ghost Hunters, paranormal investigators heard sounds of a doorknob turning in the empty Senate Room. Read about more haunted places in Connecticut in this article.
What are some of the most haunted cemeteries in Connecticut? When it comes to places that go bump in the night, these haunted cemeteries in Connecticut win! Grant Hill Cemetery tops the list; only the bravest of the brave dare to seek out Hookman. The legendary former groundskeeper is not a fan of people hanging out near the cemetery, and has taken to dragging his hook across the roof of their cars. So never park here at night! Pine Grove Cemetery is another one that will give you chills; everything from whispers to chains rattling have been reported here. But the most unusual is reports of warm spots, as if the ground itself is heated. Most hauntings are associated with cool spots, but that just isn’t the case here. Either way, it’s downright creepy. Does Connecticut have many abandoned places? The most haunted house in Connecticut is actually an abandoned opera house. Constructed in 1889, the Sterling Opera House is an iconic landmark that represents Connecticut’s thriving art scene. Yet this building also has a sinister side. After the opera house closed in 1945, it was used temporarily as a police substation. Today, the abandoned building is the site of many paranormal investigations, and the findings are chilling. Meanwhile, Dudleytown is among the most haunted abandoned towns in all of New England. This haunted Connecticut town has a history that dates back hundreds of years. Locals believe the ruins of this once-thriving town are cursed, and therefore, no one dares to rebuild or restructure this lost community.
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Terrifying Connecticut road trip
April 17, 2021
Sarah
Are there many haunted places in Connecticut? Our terrifying Connecticut road trip is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to haunted places in the state. In fact, some of the most seemingly innocuous places are actually the most frightening! Ledge Light, a beautiful lighthouse perched just off the coast of New London, is the rumored home of a ghost of an early keeper named Ernie. Until the light was automated in 1987, Coast Guard crews reported eerie goings-on, like doors opening on their own and the unexplained removal of sheets from beds. Hartford’s Old State House is another surprisingly sinister spot in Connecticut; while the early home of Connecticut’s legislative body is now a museum complex, it seems some former statesmen haven’t moved on. During an episode of the TV show Ghost Hunters, paranormal investigators heard sounds of a doorknob turning in the empty Senate Room. Read about more haunted places in Connecticut in this article.
What are some of the most haunted cemeteries in Connecticut? When it comes to places that go bump in the night, these haunted cemeteries in Connecticut win! Grant Hill Cemetery tops the list; only the bravest of the brave dare to seek out Hookman. The legendary former groundskeeper is not a fan of people hanging out near the cemetery, and has taken to dragging his hook across the roof of their cars. So never park here at night! Pine Grove Cemetery is another one that will give you chills; everything from whispers to chains rattling have been reported here. But the most unusual is reports of warm spots, as if the ground itself is heated. Most hauntings are associated with cool spots, but that just isn’t the case here. Either way, it’s downright creepy. Does Connecticut have many abandoned places? The most haunted house in Connecticut is actually an abandoned opera house. Constructed in 1889, the Sterling Opera House is an iconic landmark that represents Connecticut’s thriving art scene. Yet this building also has a sinister side. After the opera house closed in 1945, it was used temporarily as a police substation. Today, the abandoned building is the site of many paranormal investigations, and the findings are chilling. Meanwhile, Dudleytown is among the most haunted abandoned towns in all of New England. This haunted Connecticut town has a history that dates back hundreds of years. Locals believe the ruins of this once-thriving town are cursed, and therefore, no one dares to rebuild or restructure this lost community.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Our terrifying Connecticut road trip is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to haunted places in the state. In fact, some of the most seemingly innocuous places are actually the most frightening! Ledge Light, a beautiful lighthouse perched just off the coast of New London, is the rumored home of a ghost of an early keeper named Ernie. Until the light was automated in 1987, Coast Guard crews reported eerie goings-on, like doors opening on their own and the unexplained removal of sheets from beds. Hartford’s Old State House is another surprisingly sinister spot in Connecticut; while the early home of Connecticut’s legislative body is now a museum complex, it seems some former statesmen haven’t moved on. During an episode of the TV show Ghost Hunters, paranormal investigators heard sounds of a doorknob turning in the empty Senate Room. Read about more haunted places in Connecticut in this article.
What are some of the most haunted cemeteries in Connecticut?
When it comes to places that go bump in the night, these haunted cemeteries in Connecticut win! Grant Hill Cemetery tops the list; only the bravest of the brave dare to seek out Hookman. The legendary former groundskeeper is not a fan of people hanging out near the cemetery, and has taken to dragging his hook across the roof of their cars. So never park here at night! Pine Grove Cemetery is another one that will give you chills; everything from whispers to chains rattling have been reported here. But the most unusual is reports of warm spots, as if the ground itself is heated. Most hauntings are associated with cool spots, but that just isn’t the case here. Either way, it’s downright creepy.
Does Connecticut have many abandoned places?
The most haunted house in Connecticut is actually an abandoned opera house. Constructed in 1889, the Sterling Opera House is an iconic landmark that represents Connecticut’s thriving art scene. Yet this building also has a sinister side. After the opera house closed in 1945, it was used temporarily as a police substation. Today, the abandoned building is the site of many paranormal investigations, and the findings are chilling. Meanwhile, Dudleytown is among the most haunted abandoned towns in all of New England. This haunted Connecticut town has a history that dates back hundreds of years. Locals believe the ruins of this once-thriving town are cursed, and therefore, no one dares to rebuild or restructure this lost community.
