Louisiana’s long and storied history is full of ghostly sightings and paranormal encounters. Some of the most haunted sites are available for a visit across the state.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans
Voodoo priestess (or mambo) Marie Laveau is one of the many famous residents buried in and said to haunt New Orleans’ oldest cemetery. Hoards of followers have left offerings and marked three “X’s” on her crypt in hopes of having their wishes granted. Built in 1789, the cemetery spans only a block but supposedly houses 100,000 of the city’s dead, many of whom are thought to still walk the cemetery’s grounds. Take a cemetery tour to get insider knowledge and a glimpse into New Orleans’ past.

LaLaurie Mansion, New Orleans
Mystery, intrigue and bone-chilling true crime stories have surrounded this home since the 1830s. The influential, French-Creole Delphine LaLaurie was a well-respected member of society known to throw lavish parties. When fire engulfed the house, Madame LaLaurie’s image crumbled, revealing horrifying secrets of tortured slaves whose souls are said to still haunt the mansion. Future owners, plagued by ghosts, each left soon after buying the property.