LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's that time of year again to either heed the warnings or visit some of the spookiest places in Kentucky.
Whether you believe in the paranormal or think it's all made up, there's no denying some historical places can be, well, unnerving.
Take arguably one of the most famous sites known to scare anyone who hears either the paranormal or historical stories about the space: Waverly Hills Sanatorium.
The Louisville hospital used to be a space where tuberculosis patients would go for treatment before it was abandoned. Since then, visitors and volunteers have reported ghostly sightings and doors slamming unexpectedly.
Maybe you want to explore a whole neighborhood that's supposedly haunted? Less than 15 miles away from Waverly Hills is Old Louisville. Whether you go to the Conrad Caldwell House or the Pink Palace, you can't go far without hearing ghost stories.
The spirit of a young boy is said to haunt the area around the fountain in St. James Court and some will tell you to keep an eye out for witches around Central Park.
Another famous place to visit in Kentucky is Liberty Hall in Frankfort. According to its website, three ghosts have been reported on the property. The most famous is the Gray Lady, followed by the Spanish Opera Singer and a British soldier from the War of 1812.
The Gray Lady went by Margaretta Varick when she was alive; according to Liberty Hall's website, Varick had traveled to Liberty Hall to visit with family but had died on the third day into her visit. She's often reportedly seen walking down the stairs inside the building, and in the bedroom where she had died.
The other ghosts were reported to be seen in the gardens, however neither can be historically verified like Varick's case.
Or maybe you would be more interested in learning about the Octagon Hall in Franklin, Kentucky. It's a truly octagon building built in 1847 according to its website.
Featured on several television shows, the Octagon Hall is believed to be the home for several spirits who have historical ties to the building.
For more places to visit, Kentucky officials have a list of places written up in their tourism section online.
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