{"id":767,"date":"2020-10-08T09:14:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/?p=767"},"modified":"2022-07-15T06:17:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T06:17:02","slug":"7-of-the-spookiest-places-you-can-visit-in-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/7-of-the-spookiest-places-you-can-visit-in-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"7 of the Spookiest Places You Can Visit in Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

It\u2019s finally fall, and that means pumpkin spice lattes are here, temperatures are usually below 90, and it\u2019s the perfect time to go ghost hunting in Miami<\/a>. Miami has plenty of (supposedly) haunted mansions, cemeteries, and theaters for you to explore with your group. Many of these locations also serve as art galleries or event venues, so you can easily take kids<\/a> without worrying about them getting too scared.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Looking for transportation to your next haunted house or graveyard? Falcon Charter Bus can help. We provide clean, sanitized charter buses<\/a> throughout the Southeast, including in Miami. And if you\u2019re planning a trip while social distancing<\/a> is in effect, you can wear masks and request a bus with plenty of space for your group to spread out. Just give us a call at 1-866-217-2168<\/strong> to start planning your spooky-season outing with a free, no-obligation quote<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Miami City Cemetery<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The oldest municipal graveyard in Miami-Dade County, the Miami City Cemetery was established in 1897 and boasts more than 9,000 graves. You can visit the gravesite of Julia Tuttle, the city\u2019s founder, or of Carrie Barrett Miller, whose husband infamously covered her body in concrete to preserve it forever. The cemetery also provides a resting place for veterans of the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With so many important people buried in this cemetery, it\u2019s no wonder that visitors have reported paranormal phenomena like mists, cold spots, and feelings of being watched. Dr. Paul George of HistoryMiami hosts a Ghosts of Miami City Cemetery Tour every year in October, and though he personally professes not to believe in ghosts, he can tell you about the cemetery\u2019s history of grave desecrations and even animal sacrifices. The tour is $30 for adults and $10 for children, though you can visit the cemetery on your own when a tour isn\u2019t happening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Address:<\/strong> 1800 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Charter bus parking:<\/strong> Although the cemetery doesn\u2019t have designated parking, there are several paid public lots in downtown Miami where your charter bus can park.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coral Castle<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Coral Castle in Homestead, FL may or may not be haunted, but it\u2019s definitely weird. Edward Leedskalnin built this massive structure from oolite limestone (not actual coral) after his fianc\u00e9e left him the day before their wedding. It took him 28 years, from 1912 to 1940, to create the towers, water fountain, sundial, walls, and doors of his castle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Though that may be a bit obsessive, it\u2019s not the truly weird part. Leedskalnin had a 4th-grade education, no engineering experience, and, as far as anyone can tell, no outside help. He was also a small man, only about 5 feet tall and 100 pounds, yet he somehow managed to build this massive structure. Some people claim he must have used magic or psychic powers, and others claim he still haunts the building. If you want to see Leedskalnin\u2019s creation for yourself, your group can visit for $18 per adult, $16 per senior, and $8 per child.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Address:<\/strong> 28655 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Charter bus parking:<\/strong> Coral Castle has a designated parking area with room for charter buses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Deering Estate<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In 1915, Charles Deering decided to build a massive home on land that Native people had once used as a cemetery. Four construction workers died in an accident while working on the mansion, and in 1925 Mr. Deering died inside his new house. Given that history, it\u2019s no surprise that people report hearing whispers and slamming doors, feeling cold spots, and seeing apparitions around the house. A team of ghost hunters even reported hearing a woman begging for help to save a drowning child.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Although you can tour the estate all year long, in October you can sign up for a Historic Ghost Tour, which will teach you about the Native tribes who lived in the area and the life of Charles Deering. The tours are $40 per adult. In past years, the Estate has also hosted events like\u00a0 Spookover, where ghost hunters lead an overnight tour, or Spirits\u2019 Speakeasy, where you learn about the spirits while sipping historic cocktails. Keep an eye on the Deering Estate\u2019s website to find out what events they\u2019re hosting when your group visits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Address: <\/strong>16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33157<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Charter bus parking:<\/strong> Your charter bus can park at the Visitor\u2019s Center of the Estate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Curtiss Mansion<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Glen Curtiss, a famous Miami developer and aviator, built this Mission Revival house for him and his wife, Lena Curtiss, in 1925. Glen died just 5 years later, but Lena claimed that she could still hear him working on new projects and talking about aviation with other pilots around the house. Independent ghost hunters have since supported her claims.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You can schedule historic house tours here all year long, as well as private events<\/a> like weddings, quincea\u00f1eras, and celebrations of life. In October, the Curtiss Mansion hosts scary events like \u201cA Nightmare at the Curtiss Mansion.\u201d If you\u2019ve ever wanted to visit a haunted house event in a house that may really be haunted, this is your chance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Address:<\/strong> 500 Deer Run, Miami Springs, FL 33166<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Charter bus parking:<\/strong> The Mansion has its own parking lot where you can leave your charter bus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Biltmore Hotel<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This elaborate Spanish Colonial-style lodging was built in 1926 and still serves as a hotel today. Your group can splurge to stay here or just stop by for some food and to explore. Either way, you may catch a glimpse of some of the ghosts the hotel has acquired over its almost 100-year history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In 1929, gangster Thomas \u201cFatty\u201d Walsh was shot here after an argument over gambling. He\u2019s now rumored to be an active but friendly spirit who passes by mirrors, smokes cigars, and shakes bottles and glasses at the bar. Some guests and staff have even claimed that he can make the elevator go to floor 13, the floor he was shot on, when no one presses a button.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Fatty Walsh isn\u2019t the only resident ghost, though. During World War II the hotel was transformed into a hospital for soldiers who had been injured, and the ghosts of men in WWII uniforms have also been seen around the property. Keep an eye out for them if you decide to stay here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Address:<\/strong> 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Charter bus parking:<\/strong> The Biltmore Hotel has free self-parking that your charter bus driver can take advantage of.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Villa Paula<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Villa Paula was Miami\u2019s first Cuban consulate, built for Consul Domingo J. Milford, who named it after his wife. With 10 bedrooms, 18-foot ceilings and beautiful white walls, the house was one of the most beautiful in the city when it was completed in 1926. Sadly, Paula died just a few years later following complications from a leg amputation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

After her death, visitors reported smelling fresh-brewed coffee and roses, two of Paula\u2019s favorite things, around the house even when neither was actually there. Other visitors claimed to hear knocking and footsteps, and some people even caught glimpses of a black-haired woman with one leg wandering around the villa. Eventually, Villa Paula came to be known as Miami\u2019s most haunted house.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The villa currently functions as an art gallery and event space, so you\u2019ll only be able to get inside if you sign up for an event. But you\u2019re free to view the house from the outside even if you can\u2019t find an occasion to tour it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Address: <\/strong>5811 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Charter bus parking: <\/strong>Villa Paula offers free parking for people attending events. If you\u2019re only looking at the house from the outside, your charter bus can just drive by.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Colony Theatre<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When the Colony Theatre first opened in 1935, it was a movie palace for Paramount Pictures. Today, this beautiful theater in the heart of Miami Beach hosts music, dance, and comedy performances and is the home of the Miami New Drama theater company. It\u2019s also rumored to be haunted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Actors and guests have reported hearing mysterious footsteps backstage, and some people have also seen the ghost of a woman in 1930s clothing. But the Colony Theatre\u2019s most unique apparition is the ghost of a white toy poodle that has been seen running around the theater. If you want a chance of glimpsing the dog, you\u2019ll need to buy tickets to a performance, but you can always stroll by the theater if you just want to see the outside.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Address:<\/strong> 1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Charter bus parking:<\/strong> The Colony Theatre lies on a pedestrian-only pathway, but your charter bus can drop you off close to the theater entrance at the corner of Lenox Avenue and Lincoln Road. Your charter bus can then park along Lenox Avenue, and you can pay the meter or use a mobile app to pay for parking online.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Explore Miami\u2019s Most Haunted Places<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Make your spooky season (or any season!) extra-special with a tour of Miami\u2019s most haunted destinations. Your charter bus can easily take your group from the Biltmore Hotel to the Miami City Cemetery, the Coral Castle, or any other location you want to ghost-hunt in. Give Falcon Charter Bus a call at 1-866-217-2168<\/strong>, and we\u2019ll find the right bus to help you relax when you\u2019re finished getting scared.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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