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Halloween 2016: 5 haunted bed-and-breakfasts to visit right now



Add a little spook to your weekend getaway When it comes to a Halloween vacation, it?s unlikely that you?ll want to go full-on horror film when choosing lodging. But if you?re looking for a little bit of excitement this Hallows? Eve, check out the bed and breakfasts around the country that are home to a few friendly ghosts.
Bed and Breakfasts often have rich histories and interesting architecture, making them the perfect combination for a slightly spooky getaway. We?ve rounded up five haunted spots from California to Georgia that are sure to have you seeing orbs in no time. Major bonus: breakfast?s included.
The Groveland Hotel in Yosemite National Park, California:

The Groveland Hotel
The Groveland Hotel
Visitors to this 17-room hotel near Yosemite National Park?s main gate should be on the lookout for Lyle, a ghost who has haunted the hotel since he was found dead in 1927. Hotel staff say that Lyle is playful and tends to tease guests by turning on the lights, water, and moving women?s cosmetics from room to room. Rates start at $145 per night.
The Texas White House in Fort Worth, Texas:

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The Texas White House Bed and Breakfast

Built in 1910, the Texas White House is a bed and breakfast known for a ghost that haunts the Lone Star bedroom. Allegedly, the husband of the only family who ever lived in the house died on the property and haunts his old room. Ghost sightings usually occur when a...
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