A Haunting Experience Tours takes you on a two-hour walk in search of ghosts that haunt downtown Prescott, nearly two hours north of Phoenix. The stories are so tragic and scary, guides warn that the tours may not be appropriate for young children under 13. One such tale is that of Faith Summers, who spent her honeymoon at the Hassayampa Inn in 1927. Her new husband stepped out to buy cigarettes and never returned. Faith waited for three days, then publicly took her life. Today, her presence lingers on at the Inn, still waiting for her lost love to return.

The Apache Death Cave, located on Route 66 between Flagstaff and Winslow, is equal parts fascinating and spooky. Here, in 1878, more than 40 Apache Indians were killed after a series of bloody skirmishes with the local Navajo along the Little Colorado River. The Apache evaded detection by hiding underground in a cavern large enough to conceal the warriors and their horses until they ultimately were discovered by the Navajo tribesmen. Today, the cave and surrounding land are considered cursed and believed to be haunted, but brave visitors can enter with caution.

The Copper Queen Mine was operated from 1877-1975 and has seven levels with 143 miles of abandoned passageways. The average temperature is 47 degrees, so visitors are advised to dress accordingly. Visitors are also issued hard hats, slickers and miner's headlamps before taking the underground train deep into the former Copper Queen Mine. Retired miners narrate the tour and show how the turn of the century mines operated.

Founded in 1881, Flagstaff is a Northern Arizona city located just two short hours from Phoenix. Although Flagstaff may be known for its cooler temperatures and lush ponderosa pine forests, few know about this mountain town's storied past. Learn more about Flagstaff’s haunted history on an evening walking tour led by eccentric tour guides. Hear about the robberies, murders and suicides that once rocked the region to its core.

In the late 1800s, Juan Oliveras and his mother-in-law fell in love and began an affair. The love story ended in tragedy when the father-in-law caught the two together and killed Oliveras with an axe. Oliveras was called "El Tiradito" (the castaway) because as a sinner, he couldn't be buried by the Catholic church. This shrine is the only one in the US dedicated to the soul of a "sinner," and it's become a place for the yearning. Today, visitors leave folded-up paper wishes tucked into El Tiradito's adobe wall, hoping their desires — whether sinful or not — are fulfilled.

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The Gold King Mine and Ghost Town is a time capsule of sorts — home to many of the original buildings and equipment from the town's origins as a would-be copper mine. Fans of abandoned sites will have a field day wandering through the hundreds of old buildings, rusty cars, vintage trucks and mining tools amassed by founder Don Robertson. Pan for gold, enjoy the petting farm and catch some chills while strolling through the abandoned buildings.

Hannagan Meadow Lodge, named after Nevada miner Robert Hannagan, has been open to the public since 1926, when the scenic Colorado Trail was dedicated. Completely isolated, yet readily accessible, the lodge offers guests quiet serenity. The Lodge restaurant is one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in Arizona, originally opened in the 1930s. Over the years the historic lodge has undergone a full renovation. Legend has it, ghostly figures have made an appearance at the lodge. Stop by for a visit and see for yourself!

A must-visit for any hamburger loving ghost hunter, the Haunted Hamburger is a staple if you're visiting Jerome. Take a seat on the patio, where you can take in amazing back porch views of the Verde Valley and the San Francisco Peaks. Over the years, staff, owners and guests have shared stories of cans flying off shelves, the hot water being turned on in the middle of the night, distinct smells in the stairwell and even photographs capturing the vague image of a woman.

Henry Wickenburg, a Prussian miner who founded the now-haunted Vulture Mine and the town of Wickenburg, Arizona, was a pillar of the state's history. Stop by his house and the nearby cemetery to visit the ghosts of Wickenburg's past, and learn more about the history of the community. The Wickenburg Historical Preservation Society now has sole ownership of the Henry Wickenburg Home and Cemetery. Home tours are available by appointment or by chance.

Hotel Congress, built 1919, is best known for the capture of the notorious Dillinger gang. Although the gangster John Dillinger isn't one of them, ghosts do seem to roam the hotel, including a woman who smells of roses and a gentleman who peers out the windows of the second floor. Perhaps ghosts are to be expected here — the hotel offers plenty of reasons to linger, from live music at Club Congress to drinks in The Tap Room to a meal at Cup Café.

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First opened in 1927, Hotel Monte Vista is one of Flagstaff's oldest hotels. Once home to a historic radio station and Prohibition era speakeasy, the walls of this hotel are sure to talk. Underneath the hotel are a system of underground tunnels where suspicious relics of opium dens, moonshine distilleries and gambling machines have been discovered in the depths of Flagstaff’s underworld.

Over the years guests have reported paranormal activity and countless eerie encounters. Stay here while you're in Flagstaff, or stop in for a drink at the hotel bar, Rendezvous, and ask the staff about the spirits lurking the halls of the hotel.

In 1910, by the time the Gila County Jail and Sheriff's Office in the of Globe was completed, vigilante violence was more likely to claim the lives of inmates than the hangman's noose. In one case, an unknown assailant shot and killed a suspect awaiting trial by hiding in a second-floor window in the courthouse across the alley. Though closed in 1981, the old jail remains a haunting place. Check out one of the tour options from AZ Ghost Tours.

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The Clinkscale, built in 1899 and located in the center of Jerome, features a hotel, bar and restaurant. Take in the historic charm and stay for a night — you never know if you might encounter the hotel's resident ghost cat, Sipps. Check out the Haunted Penthouse Suite, where countless paranormal happenings have been reported.

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The Inn at Castle Rock provides accommodations with the charm of a bygone era. Built in the 1890s, the Inn offers travelers a unique experience of staying in a historic building. Over the years there have been countless stories told about strange and supernatural happenings at the Inn, including the ghost of a woman who was fatally shot at the Inn.

The Lion's Den Bar & Grill's beginnings dates back to 1939, when Walsh Mack operated a small cafe in Old Pinetop until it was burned down by locals attempting to run his family out of town. Mack stayed in the restaurant industry, and in later years relocated into the current-day building and opened The Pinetop Buffet and BBQ. The Lion's Den has seen two fires, a horse falling through the floor, poker games in the basement and reports of the paranormal. Although the name of the restaurant and ownership has changed many times since then, the spirit and history of the eatery lives on. Stop in for a meal, a drink and some possible supernatural activity.

Once a booming mining town, the now-abandoned Vulture City is known for unexplained phenomena and otherworldly experiences. Vulture Mine, founded in 1863 by historic Arizona figure Henry Wickenburg, was shut down in 1942 by a regulatory agency for processing gold during the war. Today, the haunted desert destination welcomes visitors to learn more about the history and explore the partially restored ghost town.

Stroll the premises during the day or catch a guided Flashlight Ghost Tour at night if you dare.

In July 1876, the first seven inmates were moved to the Yuma Territorial Prison. The prison held a variety of law breakers including the infamous stagecoach robber Pearl Hart. The Prison continued operation for 33 years until inmates were relocated to a new facility in Florence, Arizona due to overcrowding. After its closure, a number of different groups utilized the space throughout the years including Yuma High School and the County Hospital. In 1961 the prison was opened to the public and dedicated as the third state historic park in Arizona. Through preservation efforts the guard tower was renovated and a museum and visitors center were constructed.

Voted one of the best haunted destinations in the nation, the prison is known as a hub for paranormal activity. Take a self-guided tour of the facility, and stop by the museum to take in the history.