Rhode Island's Most Haunted Places Revealed In New Rankings

Rhode Island has no shortage of places with ghostly reputations, but only a handful can back up their spooky stories with reports of paranormal activity.

The 2026 HauntBound Index, a new national ranking of more than 6,000 supposedly haunted places, examines decades of published accounts rather than simply recycling the same old ghost stories. The list by HauntBound, a Michigan-based website specializing in haunted travel and historical ghost lore, includes historic homes, hotels, cemeteries and other places where visitors have reported seeing things that have no earthly explanation.

Some are open for tours, some offer overnight accommodations, and others are best admired from a safe distance. Whether any of them actually have ghosts is another matter entirely.

According to HauntBound's state-by-state index, Rhode Island has 53 documented locations associated with paranormal activity.

Rhode Island's most haunted location is The Astors' Beechwood Mansion Newport.

"HauntBound identified five distinct published accounts at this historic home, across four kinds of published source," the site said. "Three later publications retell those accounts. Reported phenomena include apparitions and cold spots."

Another notable haunt is the Conjuring House, otherwise known as Old Arnold Estate, in Harrisville.

For a haunted overnight stay, the Rose Island Lighthouse in Narragansett Bay.

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