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Haunted Travel: The Real Haunted House

Where: 525 S. Winchester Blvd [map], San Jose, CA, United States, 05128
October 25, 2007 at 11:00 AM | by | Comments (0)

This time of year it seems everyone's running a haunted house. But what about visiting the real thing? For that, there's Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California.

The 160-room mansion was built in 1884 by a rich widow named Sarah Winchester. Unlike most of the homes constructed at the time, the Winchester Mystery House had modern heating and sewer systems, as well as three working elevators and 47 fireplaces. It also had a slew of paranormal activity after the death of Sarah's husband and daughter. Carpenters worked on the house for 38 continuous years because Sarah thought their noise would quiet the ghosts.

Although the Mystery House is open year round, only during the Halloween season can you take the hour-long flashlight tour. Travelers will experience the mysterious mansion by moonlight (and flashlight), which makes this already creepy place even spookier.

Related Stories:
· Winchester Mystery House [Official Site]
· Haunted Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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