Louisiana’s Top 10 Scariest Real Haunted Houses

Louisiana is known for our rich paranormal history, and its haunted houses are a huge part of the state's spooky allure.

We have plenty of Haunted Houses throughout Louisiana that open for Halloween, but for this list we're talking about the places that are haunted all year long.

Louisiana's Top 10 Scariest Haunted Houses

These haunted locations offer spine-chilling experiences and a deep connection to Louisiana's dark history, making them the perfect places for thrill-seekers and paranormal enthusiasts alike.

1. The Myrtles Plantation (St. Francisville)
Often regarded as one of the most haunted homes in America, this plantation is said to be haunted by at least 12 ghosts.

The most famous is Chloe, a former slave who is believed to haunt the grounds after poisoning members of the family.

Paranormal investigators and tourists frequently report ghost sightings, strange noises, and unexplained phenomena.

2. LaLaurie Mansion (New Orleans)
One of the most infamous haunted houses in the French Quarter, the LaLaurie Mansion was once the home of Madame Delphine LaLaurie, a socialite known for torturing slaves in the 1830s. After a fire revealed her horrifying acts, she fled the city.

The mansion is now believed to be haunted by the tortured souls of her victims.

3. The Beauregard-Keyes House (New Orleans)
Located in the French Quarter, this home is said to be haunted by Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard and other ghostly figures.

Visitors report seeing soldiers, hearing phantom gunfire, and even seeing apparitions of the general himself.

4. Le Pavilion Hotel (New Orleans)
This luxurious hotel is known for its ghostly guests. Haunted by at least four spirits, including a young woman from the 1800s and a middle-aged man in formal attire, the hotel is famous for its frequent paranormal encounters, ranging from spectral sightings to unexplained cold spots.

5. The Oak Alley Plantation (Vacherie)
This historic plantation, known for its beautiful oak-lined pathway, is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of former slaves and owners.

Visitors and staff have reported seeing ghostly figures on the grounds and in the mansion, particularly a spectral woman in white.

6. The Houmas House Plantation (Darrow)

Also known as the "Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s River Road," the Houmas House is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of former residents.

Some visitors have reported hearing footsteps, seeing doors open and close on their own, and encountering ghostly figures wandering the halls.

7. Magnolia Plantation (Natchitoches)
This plantation, part of the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, is rumored to be haunted by spirits of the enslaved people who once lived there.

Visitors have reported feeling an overwhelming sense of sadness, hearing disembodied voices, and seeing ghostly apparitions.

8. The Old State Capitol (Baton Rouge)
Known as the "Castle on the River," the Old State Capitol is said to be haunted by former Governor Huey P. Long, who was assassinated in 1935.

Staff and visitors have reported hearing strange noises, seeing ghostly apparitions, and feeling an eerie presence in the building.

9. Hotel Monteleone (New Orleans)
Located in the French Quarter, Hotel Monteleone is famous for its haunted history.

The ghost of a young boy named Maurice is said to haunt the 14th floor, and guests frequently report strange occurrences, like elevators stopping on random floors and the sounds of ghostly children playing.

10. The St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans)
While it may not be a traditional haunted house, this historic cathedral is said to be haunted by Père Dagobert, a priest from the 1700s.

His ghost is said to appear during thunderstorms, and his voice has been heard singing chants inside the church.

Some visitors have even seen his spectral figure leading processions of ghostly monks.