This State Was Just Named the Most Haunted in the U.S.-with Nearly 7,000 Ghost Sightings

"If travelers really want to see a ghost, they should head to the Haunted Hill House in Mineral Wells, Texas, which Playcasino.com rated the second-most haunted site in America. The 3,800-square-foot Victorian mansion, which sits about 50 miles west of Fort Worth, includes 18 different areas to investigate. There's a high probability you'll experience paranormal activity, especially if you stay overnight."

"Beyond Texas, California came in second with 6,444 reported sightings, followed by Ohio at 2,555, Michigan at 2,426, and Illinois at 2,151. The Lone Star state may be home to many spooky destinations, but the most-haunted site in the U.S. was the Queen Mary ship, which sits in Long Beach, California, according to the report. The former ocean liner, which sailed from the 1930s to the 1960s, now serves as a floating hotel and offers paranormal after-hours tours."

Texas reported 6,845 ghost sightings, the most of any U.S. state. California reported 6,444 sightings, followed by Ohio (2,555), Michigan (2,426), and Illinois (2,151). Notable haunted locations in Texas include the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, the Alamo area in San Antonio, the Haunted Hill House in Mineral Wells, the Driskill Hotel in Austin, and the Magnolia Hotel in Seguin. The Haunted Hill House is a 3,800-square-foot Victorian mansion with 18 areas and a high probability of paranormal activity for overnight guests. The Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, is identified as the nation's most-haunted site and offers after-hours paranormal tours.

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