Now The region was the battleground of plenty of violent tragedies throughout history such as the American Civil War, World War I, World War II and the terrifying reign of Atlantic pirates. After a while, it seemed that Cora was always around when some sort of misfortune struck—misfortune such as fisherman being unable to catch any fish and a cow going dry that she had just touched. The cost is $15.00 per person and there are no refunds. While living peacefully among the area natives, she grew up into a beautiful woman earning the attention of many, including a witch doctor. Check in often to find inspiration for your next trip, or start planning today at The beautiful home was first built in the 1860’s by Asa and Martha Jones.This form needs Javascript to display, which your browser doesn't support. Today, the portrait is hanging in the Lewis Walpole Library at Yale University.In December 1812, she planned to pay a visit to her beloved father in New York via the schooner Luckily, there was one man there to stop the madness. A Local’s Guide: Wilmington and Wrightsville BeachAs our capital city, Raleigh is bound to have a few things that go bump in the night.

You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted beaches in America! Charlotte predates the United States as country, and this is most apparent at the Old Settlers’ Cemetery, which delivers the biggest scares of the evening. Today, the Whalehead Club is open to visitors but despite its beauty and architectural value, many people feel there is something eerie about the building.4 Reasons To Spend Thanksgiving On The Outer BanksOr was she? “It’s creepy Southern gothic at its finest.”This family-friendly tour provides an overview of New Bern’s grimmer history, detailing aspects of the Revolutionary and Civil wars and the yellow fever epidemic. The ghost of Virginia Dare is said to roam Roanoke Island to this very day in the form of an elusive white deer which has been seen on occasion by both locals and visitors.Located at 1100 Club Road in Corolla is the 21,000 sq. Here you will find a portrait of Mr. Knight, holding a cigar. Cost is $20 per person and is not refundable. “I let the graveyard speak for itself,” Compton says. Sitting near the edge of a narrow island just off a coast fraught with treacherous shoals, the Cape Hatteras Light has served as a beacon of hope and light in the darkest of nights for decades.

You’ll be entertained as a guide leads you through downtown Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that make the Outer Banks one of the most haunted beaches in America! You’ll be entertained as a guide leads you through downtown Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that make the Outer Banks one of the most haunted beaches in America! You might even get to pet it as it walks by.

The 1960s architecture, croaking call boxes, and carhops toting plastic trays stacked with steaming fries and frosty shakes: What-A-Burger — the beloved North Carolina chain, not the popular Texas franchise — is a living remnant from a time when cars were king.Steer wrestling, a practice credited to legendary cowboy and rodeo star Bill Pickett, usually involves leaping onto a steer from the back of a specially trained horse. Experience the legends and lore of the mysterious Outer Banks. Be sure to find out about our upcoming OBX Tours. The cost of the tour is $20 and the start time is 5:30. Whether you’re looking for a fright or a place to stay the night, let Shoreline OBX be your guide when … Let super hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis tell you how to prepare for everything from a short day trip to a state-wide hike.If you don’t want to simply hear about ghosts, learn how to hunt for them yourself in Asheville. OBX Ghost Tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! One such apparition is that of “The Grey Man of Hatteras.” Witnesses to this well-known spirit have reported sightings since the early 1900s.