St. Louis, Mo.
The former home of brewing baron William J. Lemp (who introduced Falstaff, still brewed today), this mansion is now a restaurant and inn. The history includes a rumored illegitimate son who had Downs syndrome and was hidden in attic servant’s quarters, and a string of family suicides. After the Lemps’ era came tales of knocking, apparitions, tools disappearing, flying glasses, and a self-playing piano.
Is there any truth to the haunting tales? The inn’s website says “you be the judge” and offers ticketed opportunities to do so: The Lemp Experience paranormal activity hunt with optional overnight, as well as Haunted Tours ($25) and some Halloween events.