Top Haunted Spots

Updated: September 17, 2004

Do you live near a ghost? Hear strange noises at night? Our brave editors explore the spookiest places in your neighborhood.

On this page:The Top 5, More Austin Favorites.

The Top 5

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Driskill
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    604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)

    Legend has it Col. Jesse Driskill haunts the top floor and elevators of the hotel he built in 1886.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Austin's Inn at Pearl Street
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    809 W Martin Luther King Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 (map)

    A ghostly woman carrying a baby is just one of the things guests claim to have seen at this Austin B&B.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Tavern
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    912 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78703 (map)

    Among the many spirits at this popular drinking hole is Emily, who reportedly breaks dishes, glasses and changes TV channels.

  4. 4 Governor's Mansion
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    1010 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)

    Sam Houston supposedly haunts the mansion, but the loudest noises apparently come from another man who shot himself here.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Clay Pit
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    1601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)

    Inside this historic building, some patrons and staffers report hearing strange noises and sightings of a small child in the upstairs dining room.

More Austin Favorites

  1. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average InterContinental Stephen F. Austin
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    701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 (map)

    Modernized historic hotel in the middle of downtown.

  2. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Speakeasy
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    412D Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 (map)

  3. 8 Paramount Theatre
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    713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78767 (map)

    The appreciative spirit of millions is palpable.

  4. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sago Modern Mexican
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    4600 Guadalupe Bldg B Ste 5, Austin, TX 78751 (map)

    Crowning the Triangle retail district, this stylish restaurant serves interior Mexican cuisine that's as modern as the decor.

  5. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Finn & Porter
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    500 E Fourth St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)

    The Best in Fine Dining - Steaks, Seafood, Sushi

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