Here are three of the Chicago's most famous haunts.
The Chicago Water Tower
806 North Michigan Ave, Chicago - See a ghost and then do some shopping on one of the best streets in the world to shop! Historically the Water Tower is the only building to survive the Chicago Fire, it is said to be haunted by a man who chose to hang himself rather than be consumed by the flames. Many tourists have reported seeing a man hanging in the Tower's top window. When you visit the Tower today, make sure you take the tour it very interesting and you really get a feel for the building.
Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
143rd Street, Midlothian - Although, this haunted place is not truly located in Chicago; it was a popular and unofficial burial site of many Chicago gangsters in the 1920's and 1930's. Rumors also include satanic cults using this cemetery for rituals and animal sacrifices in the 1970's. Due to the various happening at this cemetery, it is considered one of Chicago's most haunted places. Multiple white lights have been seen floating over this area at night. Due to its location, however, this writer does not recommend visiting this place at night. For more information on Bachelor's Grove and its history visit Bachelors Grove.
Resurrection Mary
Resurrection Cemetery 7200 South Archer Ave, Justice - Resurrection Mary is the most famous ghost in the Chicago area and the most seen. Many Chicagoans, including this author, has seen a girl fitting Mary's description walking along the cemetery road.
According to legend, Mary had gone to a dance, where she decided to leave early without her date. Since she lived in the area, Mary chose to walk home. While she was walking, Mary was hit by a car and left to die on the side of the road. Soon after her burial people began to see a young woman walking along Archer Avenue and hitching rides, when a Good Samaritan driver would pick up this young woman, she would request that they stop in front of the cemetery where she would promptly disappear.
Though ghost hunting is not for everyone the next time you are in the area you may want to stop by and pay your respects to some of the city's most famous hunted places. Who knows you may even see a ghost for yourself!
