Discover the city’s haunted history this Halloween

Seattle, with its historic charm and misty weather, creates the perfect eerie backdrop for Halloween thrills. The city’s rich history, filled with tales of the supernatural, adds an extra layer of intrigue to its haunted attractions. With its atmospheric neighborhoods, haunted hotels, and foggy waterfront, it’s the ideal destination to experience thrills and chills.

Take a Tour

Join a ghost tour and wander the haunted underground streets of Pioneer Square, where ghostly apparitions are rumored to linger. These tours take you beneath the city’s streets to the remnants of old Seattle, providing a glimpse into its storied past and haunted history. Guides share chilling tales of the past, making it a spine-tingling adventure. This unique experience adds to the city’s allure as a captivating setting to be spooked during the Halloween season. While you can embark on any number of ghost tours, such as Seattle Terrors or Spooked in Seattle Tours, you can also find your own way.

Scare up Some Fun 

Discover the eerie and mysterious side of Seattle as you explore its haunted hotspots. From historic theaters with murky pasts to hotels that have their own ghosts, the city is full of spooky surprises. Get ready for a hair-raising journey through the city’s most infamous paranormal locations.

1. Kell’s, a popular pub housed within the historic Butterworth building, was Seattle’s first mortuary. Legend has it that restless spirits still roam the halls, adding an extra chill to your evening out.
2. The Moore Theatre, one of Seattle’s oldest theaters, has seen its share of performances and paranormal activity. It’s no surprise considering it was built on a graveyard. Guests have reported strange occurrences, including unexplained sounds, flickering lights, and sightings of ghostly apparitions, making it a must-visit for ghost hunters and thrill-seekers alike.
3. As the site of one of the most horrifying unsolved crimes in Seattle’s history, Georgetown Morgue, open in fall, is now a popular haunted house attraction. It’s a journey into the unknown as you uncover the secrets of Seattle’s haunted past.
4. Seattle’s oldest hotel is also considered its most haunted. Hotel Sorrento is said to be haunted by the ghost of Alice B. Toklas, a woman credited with creating pot brownies. It’s believed that she roams the halls and can often be found lingering around room 408.
5. The Arctic Club, now known as the Arctic Club Hotel, is renowned not only for its early 20^th-century architecture but also its ghostly legends. Once a private club for men who had struck it rich in the Klondike gold rush, the building is steeped in tales of intrigue and mystery. One of the most chilling stories is that of Judge Arthur H. Hutchinson, a political figure who tragically took his own life in the club. His restless spirit is thought to wander the halls. Footsteps in empty corridors, cold spots, and unexplained noises are all part of The Arctic Club’s spectral charm.