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The Fascination With Haunted Bed & Breakfast Locations

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Written by Patti Rob

Thursday, 05 June 2008

by PattiRob

A haunted bed & breakfast can draw huge crowds! People love something that is mysterious and out of the ordinary. They don't want to be put in danger but many of the locations where unexplained activities have taken place are linked to people from the past. It is believed their spirit still resides there and this is a very interesting phenomenon to many.

There are many of them around that you can take a look at. Some of them have historical events behind them while others are due to events that took place at what once was a regular home or just another bed & breakfast on the map. Some of these locations are really getting a great deal of attention though.

There are quite a few bed & breakfast locations out there billed as being haunted in some way. Of course you can't choose if yours will be or not. However, if there are unexplained events then you need to keep track of them. You can certainly post this information online as well. It often gets plenty of attention from people seeking out such locations.

Others though aren't impressed with the hype at all. They feel this is just a ridiculous type of marketing ploy. They have to admit though that it is extremely effective. Most of these haunted bed & breakfasts have waiting lists of people that want to get a stay at them. Keep that in mind if you are looking at staying at some of them any time soon.

It can be fun to spend some time online though looking for haunted bed & breakfast locations. You will need to make sure you plan your reservation well in advance though. Most of them fill up regularly so getting a room at the last minute won't always be possible. You can go to an area specifically to stay at one of them or you can find one that fits into the travel plans you already have.

In Groveland, California the Groveland Bed & Breakfast is believed to have a miner as a ghost there. He died there one night after going to bed tired from a hard day of mining. This ghost is harmless but many guests have reported their items moving from one part of the room to the next. This is especially true of cosmetics that women use while staying there. He is also known to mess with light switches and even to turn on water in the showers from time to time.

In New Hampshire plenty of guests stay at the Notchland Inn. Many have reported waking up to the bathroom being steamy as if the shower had been on. There are often messages written on the mirrors in the steam as well. Sometimes they are written with lipstick. Items are also known to be moved or even added to the room that weren't there before.

If you are looking for a unique twist in your search of a bed & breakfast, you may want to check out those that are thought to be haunted. This can add a new level of adventure to your travel plans that you haven't experienced before. Of course these types of locations aren't for the weak at heart as you do want to be able to get a good night of sleep while you are there.

About the Author:

About the Author: Patti Rob - entrepreneur, author, and B&B industry enthusiast. Visit the website to discover why most new B&B operators fail to reach their business dreams.

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