10 Most Haunted Spots in Vegas
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Las Vegas, like any city, has had a share of its traumatic and horrific stories, which remain rooted in its history. They range from catastrophic fires to mass shootings and mob killings. Behind all that beauty, the city in the desert seems to have many scary things.
There are several scary places in Las Vegas, and even the residents have been unable to solve every mystery. While most people love seeing the city's glamour, very few people have the courage to explore the darkness lurking in the city's haunted places.
Our detailed guide explores some of the famously haunted places in Las Vegas. The haunted spots will leave even the most experienced ghosthunter shocked and intrigued. If you're curious or love horror stories, add these places to your next Vegas vacation bucket list. Most Haunted Places in Las Vegas 1. Zak Bagans' the Haunted Museum [caption id="attachment_26300" align="alignnone" > Facebook[/caption]
- Address: 600 E Charleston Blvd
- Operating Hours: Wednesday to Monday (10 am to 8 pm)
- Phone: +1 702-444-0744
- Website: https://thehauntedmuseum.com/
Zak Bagans' Haunted Museum tops the list of the most haunted places in Las Vegas. The haunted museum is considered the most haunted place in the city, featuring plenty of paranormal activities. Many visitors have reported incidents like hearing disembodied voices and being pushed by unseen forces.
The museum has the Dybbuk Box, tagged as the most haunted item in the world. It is rumored to have caused a string of bad luck to rapper Post Malone. Post Malone apparently removed the artifact's protective casing during his visit to the museum. The rapper reported experiencing paranormal activities like strange bite marks on his hands and even his private jet nearly crushing.
If you visit the museum and want to avoid bad luck, it's best to touch none of the exhibitions. 2. Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino [caption id="attachment_26301" align="alignnone" > Horseshoe[/caption]
- Located in: The Las Vegas Strip
- Address: 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Phone: +1 877-603-4390
- Website: https://www.caesars.com/horseshoe-las-vegas
The Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino was the original MGM Grand resort. Unfortunately, in 1980, a massive fire engulfed the hotel’s towers, killing 85 people. It is considered one of the most tragic events in the Vegas hotel industry. After the fire, the building was rebuilt, sold, and eventually renamed Bally's to attract more customers. But guests who stay at the North Tower side of the hotel claim to experience paranormal activities. Some have reported experiencing a strong smell of smoke, and others have heard people screaming down the hallway.
These experiences soon made Bally's the most haunted hotel in Vegas. Later on, the hotel was renamed Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. One of the scariest encounters in the hotel is that of an old woman playing slot machines. The old lady occupies a bank of slots in the casino, playing two games at once before her dress goes up in flames. But when she’s approached, she disappears. 3. The Mob Museum [caption id="attachment_26302" align="alignnone" > Instagram[/caption]
- Address: 300 Stewart Ave
- Operating Hours: Everyday (9 am to 9 pm)
- Phone: +1 702-229-2734
- Website: https://themobmuseum.org/
Las Vegas has a deep and cruel mob history, which gave the city a bad reputation at the time. The Mob Museum showcases different exhibitions narrating the dangerous history of mobs in Sin City. It’s considered the second most haunted museum, even though the museum staff and administration remain tight-lipped about the reported paranormal activities. Visitors to the museum have reported seeing shadowy people and spirits during their tours. Some of the museum's artifacts were used in committing violent crimes in American history.
Interestingly enough, the location of the Mob Museum is a former Vegas courthouse. The old courthouse is famously remembered for giving life imprisonment and death sentences to hundreds of mobsters, murderers, and other criminals. Most people suspect these lost and haunted souls are the spirits that haunt the corridors and walls of the museum. 4. Luxor Hotel & Casino [caption id="attachment_26303" align="alignnone" > Instagram[/caption]
- Address: 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Phone: +1 877-386-4658
- Website: https://luxor.mgmresorts.com/en.html
The Luxor Hotel & Casino has been designed and constructed with many imitations from Egyptian architectural designs and culture, including the Pyramid and Nile River. Maybe building a casino themed after the massive Egyptian tomb wasn't a good idea.
The casino is not only associated with paranormal activities, but many people suspect the hotel could be cursed. According to Egyptian culture, the lack of a scared eye on the black pyramid could be attracting bad energy to the hotel. The hotel has reported multiple deaths, which started during the casino and hotel construction.
The Luxor's Titanic Artifact Exhibition is another hotel section that has experienced paranormal activities like apparitions and moving objects. When the hotel was opened, it had an operational Nile River ride. However, many guests reported seeing ghosts during the rides. The occurrences became so rampant that the hotel ended up closing the Nile River ride three years later. 5. Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino [caption id="attachment_26304" align="alignnone" > Instagram[/caption]
- Address: 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd
- Phone: +1 702-733-3111
- Website: https://www.caesars.com/flamingo-las-vegas
Back in the day, the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino was the pride and joy of Bugsy Seigel, a notorious mobster. However, this paradise experience was cut short when Seigel was brutally murdered in the hotel six months after being opened. His murder remains one of the top Vegas mysteries and unsolved crimes. Even more than half a century after his untimely demise, many guests who have frequented the hotel claim the notorious mobster might have decided to stay permanently.
There have been sightings of Siegel in his garden and inside the wedding chapel, just walking around. He has also been spotted in the Presidential Suite, which still features some items from his original room, like the golden bathroom fixtures. Other guests have reported seeing dark shadows and creaking sounds in their rooms when sleeping at night. 6. Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Performing Arts Center [caption id="attachment_26305" align="alignnone" > Instagram[/caption]
- Address: 315 S 7th St
- Phone: +1 702-799-7800
- Website: https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/
The Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Performing Arts Center is central to the Vegas entertainment scene, having nurtured successful talents like Ne-Yo. Back in 1931, the arts center was known as Las Vegas High, the first high school in the city.
Unfortunately, there have been stories of Mr. Petri, a ghost haunting the school corridors and the theater. The story has been confirmed by generations of students. Some students have reported hearing noises, especially during evening rehearsals at the school's theater. There has yet to be an actual story about how Mr. Petri is connected to the school; some think he used to be a former teacher. There also have been rumors that he used to be the homeowner where the school was built and might have been killed in a gruesome, mysterious fire. 7. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino [caption id="attachment_26306" align="alignnone" > Instagram[/caption]
- Address: 3000 Paradise Rd
- Phone: +1 702-732-5111
- Website: https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/nevada/las-vegas/westgate-las-vegas-resort-casino/
Elvis Presley remains one of the top performers in the history of Las Vegas. The singer's remarkable Las Vegas residency saw him perform more than 600 shows in Sin City. The superstar stayed at the International Hotel during his seven-year Sin City residency.
The International Hotel has been branded and renamed to Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, and it still honors the King. It has a mega statue of Elvis in the lobby. However, Elvis might have decided to extend his stay at the hotel longer than many would have hoped. There have been numerous stories of the ghost of Elvis haunting the lavish rooftop villa where he used to stay. Apart from the villa, the ghost haunts the Westgate International Theater, his showroom. Some guests have also reported sightings of the superstar in the old elevators he used to take when going to his room. 8. Rhyolite Ghost Town [caption id="attachment_26307" align="alignnone" > Woods[/caption]
Located at Death Valley National Park
Join the ghostbuster team, take a trip out of Las Vegas city, and head to Rhyolite Ghost Town. No one wants to explore the Rhyolite Ghost Town at night, so your best shot is in the afternoon. It’s considered one of the most compelling and popular ghost towns in the US. The town used to be a beehive of mining activities during the gold rush era, but everyone abandoned the town after the panic in 1907 and the gold boom bust. What now remains are scattered remains of buildings like the bank, train depot, and jail. 9. Hoover Dam [caption id="attachment_26308" align="alignnone" > Hoover Dam Excursions [/caption]
- Address: Nevada 89005, United States
- Operating Hours: Everyday (9 am to 5 pm)
- Phone: +1 702-494-2517
- Website: https://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/
In January 2014, a woman was visiting the Hoover Dam. A bystander took a picture of her at the dam's bypass bridge, associated with fatal jumps in the past. The woman then disappeared over the bridge. Apart from that, the historic damn has had sightings of workers in old uniforms, sounds of crying, and phantom steps.
During the dam's construction, 113 workers were killed between 1931 and 1936. The government couldn't retrieve some of their bodies. Instead, they remain inside the walls of the dam. An urban myth has developed that the workers' spirits still roam. If you visit the historic Hoover Damn, it's best to shy away from the fatal bypass bridge, lest the restless spirits of the dead workers pull you down. 10. LA PALAZZA MANSION [caption id="attachment_26309" align="alignnone" > Scary[/caption]
- Address: 1700 Bannie Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102, United States
The LA PALAZZA MANSION was previously owned by Tony "The Ant" Spilotro, who was a notorious mob enforcer and worked for the Hole in the Wall Gang. The property remains permanently closed and is among the city's most haunted places. For many decades, there were rumors of the notorious crimes committed by Spilotro in the mansion. Over the years, whispers of blood-spattered hidden rooms still remain fresh.
Previous owners of the LA PALAZZA MANSION have reported many instances of being harassed by paranormal entities. One of the scariest incidents was when mysterious hands choked a guest. On another occasion, female guests were verbally harassed by ghosts when showering. Unfortunately, the house is private property, and there are no allowed visits for the public. It remains empty as no new tenant has managed to cohabit comfortably with the restless spirits.