Many people associate ghosts and hauntings with Halloween and the month of October. They typically reserve their interest in ghoulish locations and haunted houses for that time of year. However, the residents of Austin, Texas, and it should be point out that they are not alone, but simply the subject of this writing, are well aware all year long of their many haunted locations. And for some of the people who visit the city and stay in one of the great Austin luxury hotels they quickly discover that there is a lot more to this great Texan city than what meets the eyes and ears, except for the fact many of the city’s hauntings actually do meet eyes and ears.

So, where do you begin if you’re going to explore the haunted areas of Austin? As is true for most cities, a quick look into their history is always a great place to begin. But with a place like Austin, almost anywhere you turn it seems you are likely to have some kind of a ghostly encounter. From the various face forms that appear and disappear on the walls of the Austin Pizza Garden to the loud cracking and swinging doors that regularly occur at Logon’s on 6th Street, the city is full of strange happenings and spooky encounters.

The Spaghetti Warehouse is another reported place of haunt in the city and it is the second floor of the building where the employee break room was located and they would consistently hear strange noises. In addition, lights have been reported to flicker and the basement is said to have a strong chilly presence and that you have a definite feeling of being watched while you’re there. Doyle Hall in St. Edward’s University is reported to be haunted by a nun. The sound of someone taking a shower is a constant occurrence. These are only a few of great number of reportedly haunted locations in Austin.