2009-09-16 22:14:21 - Twenty percent of inns are haunted, offering plenty of opportunities to sleep with a ghost. Everyone is looking for a bargain today. These B&Bs come with the opportunity to sleep with a ghost for no extra charge. Priceless!

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TEN GREAT PLACES TO SLEEP WITH A GHOST

Austin, TX (9-16-09) -- Hysterical or historical, ghostly spirits make themselves as comfortable in America's B&Bs as living guests do, and not just in the dead of night. No one's sure if it's the great breakfasts, the warm hospitality, or the atmosphere of these historic homes, but the friendly spirits simply don’t want to leave. In a recent B&B survey, conducted by BedandBreakfast.com, innkeepers revealed that nearly 20 percent (an estimated 3600) of the inns in the United States are haunted. This leaves ample opportunity to sleep with a ghost for those who seek experiences with the the

world beyond. A September 2009 BedandBreakfast.com survey of inn travelers revealed that an almost 64% of respondents either preferred to stay at inns where ghosts have been seen or admitted it didn't matter if it was haunted or not haunted. Nearly all respondents' answers indicated they believed in ghosts!

For the eighth time since 2002, www.BedandBreakfast.com, the largest online B&B directory and reservation network worldwide, has compiled the most comprehensive list of B&Bs and inns where ghost seekers will enjoy spirited gatherings, bed-and-breakfast style. Although innkeepers are often afraid to share stories about hosting ghosts for fear of scaring guests, more than 100 B&Bs dare to reveal their ghostly happenings and haunted hospitality on BedandBreakfast.com's annual round up of tales from the B&B crypts. To read the complete compendium of ghost stories, please visit www.BedandBreakfast.com and click on SLEEP WITH A GHOST on the home page.

Here is a sampling of ten great places to sleep with a ghost, organized alphabetically by state.

Gate House Inn, Jackson, CA:
A “Garden Ghost” appeared soon after overgrowth around the mansion was cleared away for new gardens. Although no paranormal activity has been reported inside, the surrounding land has a ghostly presence.

Kehoe House B&B, Savannah, GA:
This B&B is reputed to be haunted by the ghosts of twin Kehoe children who may have died while playing in one of the house’s fireplaces (now blocked up). Many sightings of the ghosts and the night-time sounds of children laughing and playing are detailed on the inn’s website.

Old Bridge Inn, Jeffersonville, IN:
Guests have seen floating objects, canes picked up and twirled around, tea cups floating across the room and candles being raised up then down on their own. A small dog named Buttons has also been seen.

Deerfield Inn, Deerfield, MA:
Flashing lights, knocks on doors when no one is there, moving books, and tables moved into the middle of the room are regular occurrences, especially in rooms 148, 143 and 141.. The ghost is believed to be the original owner of the house, Cora Carlisle, still hanging around as the inn celebrates 125 years of history.

Coach Stop Inn, Bar Harbor, ME:
This former tavern is home to Abbe, a spirited little girl who loves music. Strange noises, flickering lights and fleeting reflections may either be Abbe singing or additional spirits.

Bingham Hall B&B, New Ulm, MN:
A man named Jake has been seen by innkeepers standing in the doorway, never going in or out. Additionally, guests feel a presence of someone watching, say the doors open by themselves, and hear noises.

Ghost Rails Inn, Alberton, MT:
The railroading days live on in the form of a phantom brakeman, still awaiting his call upstairs in the old hotel, according to the tales of those who've seen him.

Carambola Inn B&B, Fuquay-Varina NC:
Both the distinctive scent of perfume plus a report of a friendly woman seen hovering about five inches off the ground indicate that former residents still linger on.

Mary-Penn B&B, Gettysburg, PA:
A paranormal group recorded horse noises and voices in their basement, and from time to time guests claim to experience friendly spirits.

By The Side of The Road Bed and Breakfast, Harrisonburg, VA:
When the innkeeper went to turn off the basement light, an unseen presence grabbed her hand. Footsteps are mysteriously heard in hallways, and doors open and close on their own.

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