Stop in earlier when the tasting room operates as a cafe for Italian espresso and lattes. Want dinner and drinks with more of the Jerome ghost town flavor? Enjoy a meal at the Haunted Hamburger, followed by a nightcap and live music at the Spirit Room, a favorite watering hole where all the spirits are friendly.ĭaytime delight: Steel your nerves for a night in a haunted hotel with an afternoon wine tasting at Caduceus Cellars, where the pours all come from Arizona. Originally opened as the town's hospital in 1927, the 25-room hotel has had reports of strange occurrences and occasional sightings, including those of a bearded miner and a specter since dubbed "Claude" who met his demise in the elevator shaft. After all, it didn't earn its reputation as the "Wickedest Town in the West" without reason.ĭuring the annual October Jerome Ghost Walk, for one weekend only, you can wander the narrow passageways and steep streets to find costumed performers reenacting the shootings, mysteries and love triangles that marked this former mining town.Ĭan't make it? Book a night at the Jerome Grand Hotel. Today, Jerome is known more for its liquid spirits, in particular, its award-winning wine however, it remains one of Arizona's most famous ghost towns, and hauntings come with the territory. The popular tours, held annually in late October, include ghost stories aplenty.ĭaytime delight: For a break from the creepy and the crawly, head for the hills-Flagstaff is home to some of the state’s most stunning hikes, including a 1,000-year-old volcano. Have a few cocktails and you, too, might see the vaporous couple who dance eternally in the lounge or the bank robber who tried to hide among the crowd in a botched getaway but never got away.īe brave and try a special evening tour of the beautiful Riordan Mansion, a sprawling 1904 arts and crafts estate in Flagstaff that's now an Arizona State Park. Monte Vista's cocktail lounge is a popular Halloween haunt with locals. This particular prankster was first reported by none other than legendary Western actor John Wayne. One such ghost likes to knock, announcing room service only to disappear when the guest opens the door. Or spend the night at Hotel Monte Vista, which boasts a number of strange happenings courtesy of its resident ghosts. You might catch a glimpse of the shadowy spirit said to haunt the balcony of the Orpheum Theater. Take a spooky, self-guided haunted tour down alleys and past old buildings in historic downtown Flagstaff. Situated near Route 66, and near the Grand Canyon, this forest town saw its share of Wild West violence that continues to "haunt" residents today. Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Facebook.Settled sometime in the latter half of the 19th century, Flagstaff (about two hours north of Phoenix) was a land of lumberjacks, pioneers, railroad men, and yes, outlaws. You can subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or electronic newspaper replica here. The Arizona Republic, July 22, Newborn left on Mesa resident's doorstep.Mesa Police Department, July 22, Facebook post.Ryan Moore, July 29, Email exchange with USA TODAY.Omar Cervantes, July 29, Email exchange with USA TODAY.Craig Barnhart, July 30, Email exchange with USA TODAY.The baby shown in the image was abandoned in Mesa, Arizona, on July 22. USA TODAY found no recent reports of such a discovery there, or any of the other places mentioned in various Facebook posts. Our rating: Falseīased on our research, we rate FALSE the claim an abandoned newborn baby was found in Hot Springs, Arkansas. USA TODAY found no credible reports from law enforcement or news organizations that an abandoned baby was found in any of the other places mentioned in the Facebook posts. "This appears to be a social media hoax," Barnhart said. Craig Barnhart of the Lewisville Police Department also said there were no reports of similar incidents in their respective areas. Ryan Moore, spokesperson for the Hattiesburg Police Department, and Capt. Officer Omar Cervantes, a spokesperson for the Hot Springs Police Department, told USA TODAY in a July 29 email the department hadn't had any recent reports of a missing or abandoned infant.
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