Gold Brook Covered Bridge , Emily's Bridge - Stowe, Vermont

The small wooden covered bridge is said to be the residence of a haunt. Some stories say Emily was disappointed after her fiance didn’t show up for their elopement, and she hanged herself on a rafter. Others say she was run over by runaway horses and knocked to the rocky banks below. There are several other stories: Take your pick. No matter what happened in the past, now the site has seen its share of paranormal activity. Visitors have reported strange noises, screams, and scratches on cars that have been parked on the bridge. Some have reported seeing Emily’s ghost.

Address:
Stowe Hollow Rd and Gold Brook Rd
Stowe, VT
United States

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Glastenberry Mountain - Bennington,Vermont

Native Americans called this place "cursed" and used it strictly for burying their dead.  Over the years there as been between 30-40 unexplained disappearances on this mountain.  The trails stop partially up the mountain, suggesting that no one goes up there.  When you walk into the forest of the mountain you don't hear anything living, it's as though even the animals don't dare.

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Lake Bomoseen - Bomoseen,Vermont

The town of West Castleton now sits abandoned, but it was once home to Irish immigrant slate workers who were fond of crossing Lake Bomoseen to a tavern on the east shore. One night, three men set out for a night of carousing. They never returned. The next morning, their boat was found floating empty. Their bodies were never found. Today, lakeside residents claim that sometimes during a full moon, an unfamiliar ghostly rowboat can be seen moving silently across the lake toward the West Castleton Bay. No oars disturb the otherwise glassy surface. Are these three men still trying to get home?

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Carburs Restaurant - Burlington,Vermont

A man who once worked there killed himself in the basement. The bullet went through his head and into the wall. You can still see the bullet hole in the basement. Most encounters happen in the basement, which houses the kitchen and tapped kegs under the bar. Waitresses reported their skirts being lifted up from a cold wind. Doors always slam closed, trapping waitresses in the basement's walk-in. Waitresses were told not to even go down in the basement anymore. The basement is also connected to other old buildings in downtown Burlington by various tunnels from the prohibition era.There are a lot of reports of hearing people talking throughout the restaurant when no one is there. The ghost seems to mess mostly with women. A lot of breaking glasses, plates flying off of counters and sudden increased oven temps too. Bartender (female) reported a pyramid of water glasses appearing on the bar, right after she had put the glasses away and turned her back for a second.

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Johnson Elementary School - Johnson,Vermont

Sightings of people have been witnessed in the school. In the windows you can see people watching you. The old tower is known to be the most haunted area of the building. The bell in the tower has been heard by many people, ringing.Janitors have heard footsteps traveling through the halls, faint laughs of children, doors shutting, and the temp dropping.

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Vermont College / College Hall Chapel - Montpelier,Vermont

It was built in the 1830's. In the late 1800's, a girl died in one of the
towers. A security guard was taking a group of students up to the tower
and one of the girls left side of her body went numb. They found out
later that the autopsy of the girl whom was murdered, her left side of
her body went numb because of getting shot behind her left ear. When
you walk through the building, you can feel someone blowing behind your
head. the pipe organ played three chords on its own when it was turned
off.

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Vermont Police Academy - Pittsford,Vermont

Years ago, the Vermont Police Academy was a state hospital for Tuberculosis patients.  The academy, to this day, is haunted by a nurse who worked at the hospital and while there, contracted the disease herself.  All of the old call buttons are still in the recruits' rooms, and it is said that if pushed, the friendly ghost of the nurse, Mary, will pay a visit during the night.

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Rutland High School - Rutland,Vermont

When Rutland High School was first getting built there was a man who operated the cement mixer. He was called Smokey because he smoked like 6 packs a day. Well one day he disappeared. The foreman thought he just took off and didn't give it a second thought. Once the school opened girls started smelling smoke in the girls locker room. At first everyone thought that some one was smoking before gym class. The female gym teacher then stood guard to catch anyone smoking. She never caught anyone but the smoke smell is always there.

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Hartness House - Springfield,Vermont

Hartness House, located in Springfield, Vermont, is a historic mansion rich in architectural grandeur, technical innovation, and eerie folklore. Built between 1903 and 1904, it was commissioned by James Hartness—a prolific inventor, mechanical engineer, aviator, and the 67th Governor of Vermont. Originally designed as a private residence, the estate stands today as a unique historic inn that offers visitors a blend of early 20th-century history, scientific heritage, and supernatural legend.

The Underground Tunnels and Observatory One of the most fascinating aspects of Hartness House is the elaborate network of underground rooms and tunnels constructed beneath the front lawn. Designed specifically for James Hartness, these subterranean spaces were created as a quiet retreat where he could escape the noise, distractions, and sensory disruptions of daily life. Connected directly to the main house via a long underground passage, the complex allowed him to work undisturbed on his engineering designs and astronomical studies.

At the terminus of this underground structure sits a rare and remarkable piece of historical engineering: the Hartness Turret Telescope. Unlike standard open-air observatories, Hartness designed a heated underground chamber beneath a massive, rotatable iron turret. This allowed him to observe the night sky comfortably without enduring Vermont’s harsh, freezing winters. Today, the observatory and the surrounding subterranean museum house an extensive collection of historical astronomical instruments, drawing history buffs and science enthusiasts alike.

Paranormal Legends and Unexplained Phenomena Beyond its historical and scientific distinction, Hartness House has earned a reputation as one of Vermont’s most intriguing paranormal locations. Staff and guests over the decades have reported various unexplainable occurrences throughout the property:

• Electrical Anomalies: In the main house, the electricity occasionally shuts off for brief periods with no clear technical fault or grid disruption, usually restoring itself within an hour or two.

• Disappearing Objects: Personal belongings and small household items frequently vanish, only to reappear later in unexpected locations around the mansion.

• Basement Presences: Visitors and employees exploring the basement—particularly near the former housekeeping and staff quarters—often describe a strong sensation of being watched. Those who have experienced it describe the presence as benign and observant rather than hostile or malevolent.

Combining Victorian-era craftsmanship, ground-breaking engineering history, and a touch of mysterious folklore, Hartness House remains an iconic landmark of Vermont's rich heritage.

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Welden Theatre - St. Albans,Vermont

What is now a movie theater had had several encounters. The movie theater which used to be a jail has had several strange and unexplained encounters. Several times the projection booths have been a spot of mystery. Movies have started by them selves and voices can be heard in the old booths. The basement,which still has the remains of old jail cells, has the feeling of being watched. An old man with a white sweater has been seen walking around
the basement. He is said to be an old homeless person who years ago
moved into the basement and lived there. The basement door also has
been know to fly open even when latched. Doors that say alarm will
sound when opened have opened with out the alarm going off. Overall the
theater has a very uneasy feeling to it.

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Comfort Inn / Room 112 - White River Junction,Vermont

Seems to be haunted by a woman who committed suicide there. The electronic key entry system decides when it wants to work, sometimes will work one minute, and not the next. Inside the room, you will be taken over by an extremely creepy feeling like someone is watching you.

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Cemetery - Williamsville,Vermont

On the road that leads back to Brattleboro there is an old cemetery that spans both sides of the road. The story is a husband & wife died a few years apart & were buried on separate sides of the road. On their anniversary in either September or October you can see the ghosts come out of the cemetery & meet in the middle of the road.

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Averill Stand - Wilmington,Vermont

Averill Stand Historic Site was built in 1787, and was for many years the stagecoach stop between Bennington and Brattleboro on what is now Route 9. The Averill family managed the stagecoach stand on the site, hence the name Averill Stand, as well as the tavern and Inn. The family cemetery is on a small plot of land adjacent to the old pasture, and contains the bodies of many of the house's former occupants. One of those, Lavina Field Averill, is believed to have died in childbirth in the home, and it' is thought that she may be the spirit who has, several time, placed missing items on the kitchen counter. One visitor reports having seen a young woman in old clothing in the dining room. At night, always between 10:30 and 11:40, the current occupant's dogs run to the back door, barking, and watch someone or something, cross the back yard and walk to the old driveway. Some unseen being repeatedly rings the doorbell on snowy nights, leaving no trace of human footsteps. Perhaps it is Lavina, or perhaps it's Mrs. Brown, the wife of former lumber baron Martin Brown, who lived in the home for many years in the early 1900's, and died there. Mrs. Brown is known to visit at least one of the adjoining houses, in which she also resided. The house is noted for the repeated observations of spirit-sensitive folks for the warmth and friendliness and welcoming feel of the place, which many attribute to the spirits of the house.

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