The ghostly intrgue of Okehampton castle begins with the ruins themselves, archetypal remains after the castle was destroyed when it owners engaged in one plot too many. But it extends to the nightly carriage ride of a woman condemned to pluck every blade of grass, one at a time.
Come for a cache but stay for the Tales of the Hornet. It may be one the world’s most haunted ships, but even stranger might be the stories of Mark Richards who claims he once battled aliens on board. We are not likely to believe Mark’s accounts, but if you visit be sure to ask if any of the ghosts have seen Ellis.
Emily’s Bridge Returns, a Vermont covered bridge with a ghost story. There may or may not be no ghosts, but even its popularity as an instagram site cannot detract from its mystique. And in the background, you might hear a song for Emily . . .