The Spirits At One Of Massachusetts Most Haunted Hotels Are Beyond Terrifying
By Kim Falchek|Published August 16, 2023
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Kim Falchek has been exploring the towns, trails, and hidden gems of Massachusetts since her college days in Boston. When not writing, Kim enjoys photography, going on road trips, and spending time at the beach. Kim has previously been a contributing writer for LA Family Travel, Global Munchkins, and Latched Mama. She currently lives in Salem, Massachusetts where she and her family embrace all things Halloween!
I don’t know about you, but when I travel, I love to stay at interesting hotels and rental homes. If the building has a creepy story behind it, that’s even more reason to stay there! In the past, I’ve explored The Lizzie Borden House house in Fall River, The Omni Parker House in Boston, and The Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. I can’t wait to spend the night at the Deerfield Inn, another Massachusetts haunted hotel.
The historic Deerfield Inn dates all the way back to 1884. It is a charming building in a beautiful part of the state.
The cozy inn is a popular venue for weddings and events. It definitely does not look like it would be the location for some strange and unusual activity.
Over the years, hotel staff, guests, and restaurant patrons have witnessed a number of strange occurrences.
The former innkeeper, John Carlisle, often roams the interior of the hotel, while his wife, Cora, prefers to travel the grounds outside. Guests have reported that they can see through her ghostly body. Some say that they have felt her tap them on the back.
Another spirit, Herschel, is often named as the cause of a lot of bad behavior.
He has been rumored to slip into guests’ rooms and move their luggage and beds across the floor. He has also caused waitstaff to knock over glasses and dishes.
Herschel likes to frequent room 48, but he's also been spotted on the hotel’s front porch.
Using paranormal equipment, they picked up the sound of children's laughter in a current storage room that was an area where children once slept long ago.
For more information about this historic inn, please refer to the Deerfield Inn website or the Deerfield Inn Facebook page. While you are in the area, be sure to check out the Yankee Candle Village.
Have you stayed at the Deerfield Inn? Did you encounter any ghosts or witness any paranormal activity? Are there other hotels that you feel may be haunted? If you are looking for a fun way to document your paranormal journeys, be sure to check out this haunted places bucket list journal on Etsy.
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