DENVER, Oct. 6, 2004 — BedandBreakfast.com’s annual roundup of B&Bs offering boo-tiful accommodations:
Historical or hysterical, ghostly spirits enjoy B&Bs as much as living guests do. For Halloween, BedandBreakfast.com, the largest online directory representing 27,000 B&Bs worldwide, suggests inns ideal for great ghostly gatherings and potentially close encounters with the spirit world, bed-and-breakfast style.
Riverside B&B, Oroville, CA: Learn about the Fly Fisherman Ghost, a former guest who came to enjoy the king salmon and steelhead trout spawning on the Feather River. He disappeared while staying at the inn, and many think that he stayed on in spirit to enjoy the incredible fishing. http://www.riversidebandb.com, 530-533-1413.
Weathertop Lodging, Silver Plume, CO: This National Historic Trust Landmark town has many original homes, reputedly haunted by mining families. Weathertop B&B is inhabited by a 19th century miner, who quietly rearranges personal possessions during the wee hours. Get a third night free on Halloween weekend (if you dare). http://www.weathertoplodging.com, 303-569-2100.
The Old Bridge Inn, Jeffersonville, IN: Teacups move for no apparent reason; guests are awakened by gentle tapping on their feet; and walking canes twirl inconceivably in the air at this haunted B&B. Although a ghost sighting is never a sure thing, take the local ghost walk on select weekends in October, share ghost stories and improve your chances of seeing one. http://www.oldbridgeinn.com, 812-284-3580
Castle Inn of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA: A regular stop on the Haunted History Tour of the Garden District, the Castle was featured on the Travel Channel’s "Haunted Hotels." http://www.castleinnofneworleans.com/ghost.html, 888-826-0540.
Historic Inns of Rockland, Rockland, ME: Friendly former residents haunt many local inns, according to paranormal researchers. Apparitions have been seen in the inns’ windows from outside, along with friendly appearances in guest and common rooms. Halloween weekend, visit Ghosts From The Coast Haunted House. http://www.historicinnsofrockland.com.
Hannibal Garden House B&B, Hannibal, MO: Hannibal, boyhood home of Mark Twain, is also home to playful spirits. One resides at the Garden House, where he plays music, talks, and saws wood. This Halloween, tour "Haunted Hannibal"; stops include the cemetery where Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn played and the haunted Old Jail Museum. http://www.gardenhousebedandbreakfast.com, 573-221-7800.
Bottger Mansion of Old Town, Albuquerque, NM: Resident ghosts sigh, pace, and even dance. There are three confirmed, and possibly six, contented spirits here, documented by investigators of the paranormal. Enjoy the "Boo to You" Halloween package including accommodations, dinner, Old Town Ghost Tour tickets, and surprise gift. http://www.bottger.com, 800-758-3639.
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