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Paranormal activity and haunted attractions in Texas

Overview

Research by The Action Network has identified Texas as the leading state in the United States for paranormal activity, citing a 5.15% probability of encountering a ghost based on 764 documented sightings and 118 recognized haunted locations. Notable sites include the Texas Halloween History Museum in Smithville.

Further recognition has been given to Texas-based attractions, such as Thrillvania in Terrell, which was ranked by America Haunts as one of the top five scariest haunted attractions in the country for 2026. Other prominent paranormal destinations in the state include the Magnolia Hotel in Seguin, The Driskill Hotel in Austin, and Jacob’s Well in Wimberley.

Entities

The Action Network · Thrillvania · Jacob’s Well · Texas Halloween History Museum · The Driskill Hotel

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Texas haunted attractions receive national recognition

    Texas haunted attractions, including Thrillvania, which ranked among the top five scariest in the U.S., and historic sites like The Driskill Hotel, continue to draw paranormal enthusiasts.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Texas ranks highest in U.S. for paranormal activity and ghost sightings

    Texas ranks as the top U.S. state for paranormal activity with a 5.15% ghost encounter probability, while Smithville hosts a dedicated Halloween History Museum.

Sources

1470kyyw.com · dallas.culturemap.com · klaq.com · ktemnews.com · majic945.com · power959.com