If you love ghost stories and haunted tales, then Cincinnati is a great place to be. Our history-filled city is packed with countless stories of creepy happenings, from ghostly apparitions to mysterious sounds heard in the halls of an old building. There are many places throughout the Queen City that are said to be haunted, so if you are looking for a thrill, embark on this spooky road trip that will lead you to the most haunted places in Cincinnati.

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1. Lick Road
Lick Road, Lick Rd, Colerain Township, OH 45251, USA
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Lick Road is a short, winding road located northwest of Cincinnati off of Kemper. This road is the source of one of the most famous Cincinnati ghost stories about a lady named Amy. Legend has it that Amy has not left the area after her supposed murder by her boyfriend near this road. While the surrounding area is private property, many have claimed to have met Amy in ghostly form when they visit this haunted Cincinnati street. Learn more about this haunting destination in our previous article here.

Address: Lick Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45251
2. The Dent Schoolhouse
The Dent Schoolhouse, 5963 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45248, USA
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The Dent Schoolhouse is a popular haunted house on Harrison Avenue on the west side of Cincinnati, but many don't realize that it's more than just a cool attraction. The building was a school that opened in 1894, and there are many terrifying happenings that are said to make this one of the real haunted places in Cincinnati. Learn more about the story of this scary school and how you can visit on its website here.

Address: 5963 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45248
3. Spring Grove Cemetery
Spring Grove, 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232, USA
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Cemeteries are the setting of many, many ghost stories, and Spring Grove certainly has a few tales to tell. With a lengthy history and plenty of creepy-eyed sculptures decorating the landscape, it's difficult to walk the grounds and not feel a ghostly presence. Learn more about Cincinnati's most beautiful - and haunted - cemetery in our previous article here.

Address: 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45232
4. Music Hall
Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
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Music Hall is quite possibly the most beautiful and most recognizable building in Cincinnati, and it's also the most haunted. Built on land that was once an orphanage and a gravesite, along with a long history, it's no wonder this eye-catching performance hall is rumored to be filled with ghostly figures and haunted tales. Learn more about the haunted tours of Music Hall in our previous article here.

Address: 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
5. The Gazebo at Eden Park
Eden Park, 950 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
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Eden Park is another popular historical site in Cincinnati that's filled with beauty... as well as plenty of creepy stories. The lovely gazebo is the source of the most popular story, thanks to the untimely death of Imogene Remus, which happened right in this very spot. Read all the details on this sinister ghost story in our previous article here.

Address: 950 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
6. Bobby Mackey's
Bobby Mackey's, 44 Licking Pike, Wilder, KY 41071, USA
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Did you know that the gate to hell is supposedly located in a bar in Northern Kentucky? Bobby Mackey's has been around in some form in the small town of Wilder since 1850 and the amount of creepy stories that have come from this place is terrifying. From multiple murders to the ghost stories that are still told today - visit for the live music, bull riding, and a drink or two - if you dare. Find out more about this legendary haunted destination in our previous article here.

Address: 44 Licking Pike, Wilder, KY, 41071

Given that Cincinnati is a such a great town, it’s no wonder spirits would want to stick around! What do you think of this scary road trip to the most haunted places in Cincinnati? What other places would you add? Let us know in the comments and tag someone who is brave enough to go on the trip with you.

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What is the most famous ghost story from Cincinnati?

There are many Cincinnati ghost stories that are told throughout our city. It seems spirits of the past love the Queen City just as much as we do, or perhaps they have unresolved business. One of the most famous ghost stories is that of Imogene Remus, wife of bootlegger George Remus. It is said that the two were about to finalize a not-so-friendly divorce when a car chase ensued and they ended up at the lovely gazebo in Eden Park (that still stands today). It was at this spot that George shot his wife and she later died in the hospital. Imogene had been wearing black to mourn her marriage and there have been many reports of a mysterious woman in black, hanging out in the gazebo today. Have you seen the spirit of Imogene?

What is the most haunted town in Cincinnati?

Some of the most haunted places in Cincinnati can be found in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. This historic area of our city has had so much happen above ground, but almost as much happen beneath the streets. The tunnels under the streets of OTR, once used in the brewery business, are said to be haunted. Washington Park and Music Hall, also in Over-the-Rhine, come with their fair share of ghost stories. The land was once an orphanage and also a burial site, thus making it a popular stop on any ghost tour around Cincinnati.

What is the creepiest abandoned place in Cincinnati?

Known as the Ghost Ship, the ruins of the USS Sachem are one of the creepiest abandoned places in Cincinnati. Once a fine ship used in war, as a cruise liner, and even in a Madonna music video, it now sits in a tributary of the Ohio River, just across from Cincinnati. You can read more about this fascinating abandoned place here.

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