Spooky Places I Want to Visit in the PNW
Hello friends!
It’s finally October and I’m so excited to dive into spooky season! In the past, I’ve discussed haunted places in Los Angeles (including the Cecil Hotel) and haunted places I’ve visited.
This post is a little different because it’s going to focus on a specific area; the Pacific Northwest! My closest friends live in Washington and Oregon. As a result, I’ve become well acquainted with these states. I visit often and have grown very fond of them.
Below, are four allegedly haunted places that I hope to visit next time I’m in town. Let’s dive in!
Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar -Seattle
I’ve heard that this Irish pub in Seattle has amazing food but beyond that, it has an interesting history. According to Seattle Terrors, Kells is housed in the Butterworth building. This was a former mortuary in the 1900s, so of course, there are spirits everywhere! The owners of Kells told The Seattle Times that their restaurant is most definitely haunted. Although I don’t want to find out if it is, I would like to try a hearty Irish meal!
Pike Place Market-Seattle
Ok here’s the thing, I’ve been to Pike Place Market quite a few times. Something about it is incredibly nostalgic; it smells like fish and chipped paint (mmm). While doing some research, I found that this popular tourist destination is apparently very haunted. There’s even a book about the market’s ghosts.
These include the ghost of one of the founders, Frank Goodwin, and the ghost of a young boy named Jacob, who died of the Spanish Flu (via the Seattle Met). Next time I’m in town and at the market, I’ll make sure to keep my eye out for any spirits.
Astoria, Oregon
Astoria is famous for being the filming location of the classic film The Goonies. However, this strange beach town, which is less than 2 hours away from portland, is haunted af. Ghost Adventures even filmed an episode here.
Discover Our Coast states that several buildings in town, including the Liberty Theatre, are haunted. Like Portland, Astoria also has underground tunnels that were used for Shanghaiing, the act of kidnapping people and forcing them to work on ships as sailors.
McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, Oregon
