Haunted New Orleans

Without a doubt there are a lot of Goths in New Orleans. I find the Goth Culture to be extremely fascinating, intriguing and so beautiful! I love the uniqueness of the fashion, the makeup, the music and so much. I found a wonderful site that has some fantastic links: The Neitherlands. At this site you will find links for: Dark Shopping, Clubs, Communities, Gothic Crafts and so much more!

When you think New Orleans Vampires, you automatically think Anne Rice! Her page is: Anne Rice Just to name a few of her books: Interview with the Vampire, The Queen of the Damned, The Vampire Lestat and The Vampire Armand.

The other day I was reading a lens of Andrea Berrios about Goth Dolls this has nothing to do with New Orleans, but it does have to do with Goth. I am so tempted to start collecting these dolls. I am not too crazy about the Living Dead ones but the Goth Dolls are so unique. I am listing a few below so you can see them.

The Castle Inn
1539 Fourth Street, New Orleans
Built in 1891
The Castle Inn located in New Orleans is currently only available for LONG TERM STAYS UNIT IT IS SOLD. Yes, there are real ghost in the Inn.

Real Ghost Stories: The staff at Castle often reported seeing a male apparition standing by a window in Room 11 and other areas of the Inn. Both the staff and guest have reported strange and unexplained things that have happened like objects moving by themselves, electric lights and appliances turning on and off on their own, strange sounds, footsteps, water faucets turning on and off in empty bathrooms. Click here to read: Guest Testimonials

Lafitte Guest House
1003 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
The Lafitte Guest House was built in 1848 and finished in 1849.

Legend has it that a mother and two of her children died in room 21. One of the children died in the Yellow Fever epidemic and the other hanged herself in the room. The mother grieved for the remainder of her life and died heart broken some years later. Guests and employees report crying coming from the room along with an intense feeling of despair.

A little girl who died in a yellow-fever epidemic reportedly appears in the mirror outside of Room 21, which used to be her mother's room. It is also said that her mother was too upset when "Marie" died to leave the building, and still occupies her old bedroom. There are reports of lights operating on their own, perhaps because Marie likes to wander about the property.

Pat O'Brien's-718 St. Peter St

Employees from the early shifts, when the old building can sometimes be almost empty of customers, have reported strange cold spots and footsteps in the Piano Bar area. One bartender, restocking the bar alone one afternoon, distinctly heard the sound of footsteps behind him followed by the tinkling of piano keys. He looked around and found no one else in the bar and no apparent source for the ghostly sounds. Needless to say, he was quick to complete his inventory. Others have reported cold spots and the feeling of being pushed when no one is around.

Lafitte's Blacksmith's Shop-941 Bourbon Street

According to legend, the buccaneer pirate Jean Lafitte once used the location to run his shady business. There have been reports of hauntings in this old bar for years. A mirror in the upstairs area is said to be haunted by the specter of a woman some say it is Marie Laveau Or Madame Delphine Lalaurie.

The fireplace grate in the downstairs bar, rumored to be the actual last resting place of some of Lafitte's gold, is said to be haunted by the ghost of the pirate Lafitte killed with the charge to protect the treasure for eternity. Staff and patrons have been alarmed by the sight of two ghostly red eyes staring at them through the grate and the atmosphere around the fireplace is said to be decidedly chilled and unwholesome. Also his ghost is said to actually touch people.

Of course, several witnesses have reported seeing the man himself, The Notorius Ghost of Pirate Jean Lafitte, scowling from a dark corner, twisting his black moustache in his gloved hand, obviously not pleased with the view. Several people who have seen the ghost say that as soon as it is aware of them, it will vanish into thin air. Some say they smell the presence of a ghostly strange tobacco blend when he is near.

Bourbon Pub -801 Bourbon St

Over the years, however, there have been several reports of paranormal encounters and activity at the site. Patrons and staff have experienced strange encounters on the balconies, where there are said to be unexplainable cold spots and disembodied voices, and also in the downstairs bar area where there are often encounters with the ghost of a diminutive Creole slave lady. Called "Mam" by the staff, she appears walking through the bar area in the early hours when the bar is mostly empty. She wears and old cotton dress and a bandana on her head, and carries a huge wooden spoon. Walking and muttering to herself, she sometimes stops and looks directly at staff members before disappearing into the shadows. Because the Bourbon Pub sits directly across the street from Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo, the last residence of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, many wonder if Old Mam might be connected in some way to Marie Laveau or her family. It's a short walk across the street even for the living, so it is quite possible that Old Mam is walking between the Pub and her old homestead...

Some patrons say it is haunted by a former owner, that doesn't like the recent renovations. Cups often move across the bar on their own. Footsteps are heard walking across the empty second floors haunted balcony. The Upstairs is said to be very haunted and one Bartender says he sees a passing parade each night just be gore his shift begins walking across the dance floor. " I think they are probably looking for a good seat to watch the crowds. " He says.

Cafe Lafitte in Exile

Many say the actual ghost of Truman Capotes' ghost haunts the small stairwell leading to the second floor and very often his ghost has been captured on video and film. Others say he even strikes up a very cute conversation as they meet him on the stairs. Many orbs, strange mist and strong glows appear in photos taken here.

Downstairs you'll find the main bar where a few ex Bartenders speak of Ghost sitting and enjoying themselves at the center bar. During Carnival, because the Gay crowd dominates this part of Bourbon Street, people tend to be a little more "adventurous" in their pursuit of beads and the balcony at Lafitte's can be quite "entertaining." Many locals, Ghost hunters and tourist have reported seeing many ghosts on the reported haunted New Orleans balcony that surrounds the second floor over looking Bourbon Street and Dumaine. Ghostly figures are said to walk upon it and even wave to tourist then just disapear or holler out at many a passerby.

Famous ghost that have been said to have been encountered or be seen near or at Cafe Lafitte in Exile are none other than Marie Laveau, Jean Lafitte and his Brother, Truman capote, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Tennessee Williams, Huey P.
Long, and Louis Armstrong

The Old Absinthe House-240 Bourbon Street
Built in 1807

Many locals and employees have reported encounters with a pantheon of famous New Orleanians, from Jean Lafitte to Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Andrew Jackson, "The Beast" Benjamin Butler, and even Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. Any of these encounters could be likely, as all of these famous people passed through the doors of the Old Absinthe House at one time or another over the years.
Other spirits, perhaps not as famous, make their presence felt on an almost daily basis, moving bottles and glasses around behind the bar, moving chairs back and forth, and, most disturbing, opening and closing the bar doors: when staff look up, there is no one to be seen.

Alibi Bar-811 Iberville Street-811 Iberville Street

Most say the Alibi is a sure bet for the best late-night burger in town! Playboy and Stuff magazines have featured the Alibi among the best bars in New Orleans. And it is considered one of the most haunted.

Most of the sightings at the Alibi are in the bar area, where staff have reported incidences of glasses, bottles and cutlery flying off the bar onto the floor or sometimes in the direction of staff members. The activity is attributed to the ghost of a man who was supposedly stabbed to death behind the bar several years ago. Patrons have reported encounters with a shadowy figure near the restrooms, and a misty apparition has sometimes been spotted near the service entry door. A ghost of an Ex Employee named Davie is said to still come in and want to wait on costumers. The attic area, which is off limits to the public but where members of the staff are sometimes required to go, is said to have a particularly unpleasant and haunted atmosphere. Legend has it that the attic was once a makeshift hiding place for escaped slaves waiting for passage on the Underground Railroad. The sounds of sighs and soft crying have been heard near the old attic door.

O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Pub-514 Toulouse

These days people come as much for the hauntings as for the entertainment. The Ballad Room balcony is said to be the most haunted spot in the entire building. The ghost of a woman, whom the staff has named "Angelique," is often seen peering down from the balcony when the ballad room is empty or swaying to the music on nights when the room is jammed with patrons. "Angelique" is said to be the ghost of the mistress of a man who owned the house in the early 1800's and who fell to his death into the courtyard. Despondent upon the death of her lover, it is said the woman then jumped to her own death as well, this time plunging from the second floor gallery and falling into the stone cistern to her death. The woman has been seen by patrons and employees alike and primarily appears in the upstairs area; her lover is said to haunt the courtyard area where his presence is felt as a cold spot passing among the tables and chairs.

The Informer is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man who hung himself in the building sometime in the late 19th century. His presence is often felt in the back of the bar area, near the door leading to the courtyard, where the atmosphere is sometimes heavy and sad. Some employees insist that they have seen the ghost himself, sitting forlornly at the far end of the bar in turn of the century clothes, staring blankly at one of the many TV screens. Right before their eyes, he will sadly fade away.

The Dungeon-Ye Olde Original Dungeon-738 Toulouse

Is said to be haunted by a real vampire and ghost of hundreds of ex- patrons who enjoyed being there so much they refuse to leave. In 1808, Prince Suleyman of the Turkish Royal family arrived in New Orleans with his retinue of eunuchs and servants. Six months later, all were brutally murdered in their living quarters. Officially, it is recorded as a robbery.

This is New Orleans locals most favorite New Orleans Haunted bar. It doesn't open until the haunting hour of Midnight. The entrance is a narrow dark damp alley way that opens up into a small patio with a tiny cage and waterfall. Upstairs has a bar and dance floor that plays rock and punk tunes of the patrons' choice. It is black and dark and has the feel of, well, a dungeon. The downstairs Rest rooms are hidden behind book cases. The upstairs mirrored dance floor features a real coffin hanging from the Ceiling. Many locals tell stories saying the actual owner is a real New Orleans Vampire and he sleeps in it during the day light hours. Important to note photos are not allowed!

New Orleans' most underground scene, where nothing starts till midnight. The famed Dungeon is once the torture dungeon of the evil Prince Suleyman of the Royal Turkish family. It is said that he kidnapped young women and boys from the streets of New Orleans to torture them into his harem. Beware, you have entered the Dungeon of the Prince"

Yo Mama's Bar and Grill-727 St. Peter St.

Considered a very "cool Haunted bar", Yo Mama's was formerly a tailor shop owned by a Mr. Green, who is said to have hanged himself. Bar employees have reported seeing a tall man with graying hair and a nice smile, his ghost is said to have rope burns around his neck, he is often spott