Having lived in the Pocono Mountains my entire life, I have heard many legends and lore of the area's alleged hauntings. These stories have always fascinated me and with Halloween just around the corner, I thought that it might be fun to visit a few of the places which are said to have resident ghosts.
So... my friend and I decided to have a ghoul's night out. We had a "spooktacular" time and began our evening at the Legendary Tannersville Inn, located on Route 611 in Tannersville, for early dinner. (The Inn's food is delicious.) This old Inn dates back to 1847 and as the story goes, at least one of the original guests has yet to check out! According to the Inn's general manager, a young colonial boy was hit by a stagecoach and carried into the Inn. A short time later, the boy's life on this earth expired inside the Inn. We were told that someone staying in one of the rooms awoke to a boy dressed in colonial clothing standing at the foot of the bed. The same child has also been sighted in the restaurant/bar area. The hotel part of the Inn is no longer in operation but when it was it had 13 rooms. How creepy is that?
Our evening continued at The Hotel of Horror in Saylorsburg, a popular choice for today's terror of excitement! A once upscale inn and restaurant, which is said to have been haunted for as far back as I can remember, is open for guests, if you dare. It will frighten even the bravest of souls. The actors have been spooked by spooks. Many spirits are believed to reside here. It may have been my imagination but as I was finding my way down one of the stairways, I felt a cold spot. The chill went right through me. Oh and did you see my photo... after life is present! Make an advance reservation and get your "fast pass" to discover what lies beneath those blood-soaked walls.
One would think that my appetite for the paranormal would have been satisfied, at least until next Halloween but, there was one more place that I had to visit, Memorytown located on Grange Road in Mount Pocono. Memorytown is of special interest to me as it was the estate of my great-great grandparents. The property became a popular resort. The bar and restaurant remain open to the public and although accommodations are no longer offered, it is believed that three guests have stayed on. One of which is known as the "Lady in Gray", a fair skinned older woman all dressed in gray that appears to be sewing. Could this be my great-grandma?
There are many places in our four-county, Pocono Mountains region that are believed to have paranormal activity. Is it possible that no matter where you may be this Halloween season that you may not be alone even if you think you are? HAPPY HAUNTINGS!!!
