Haunted Places in Burlington, Vermont

If you want a scare, or are simply seeking an unusual experience, you can usually find one around Burlington, Vermont. Between haunted college dorms and spirits lingering on covered bridges, there's a thrill for everyone.

American Flatbread, formerly the Carburs Restaurant, on Saint Paul Street is said to be haunted by a former employee who shot himself in the basement. The bullet went through his skull and into a wall - you can even see the bullet hole in the basement to this day. It is told that most encounters happen in that same basement, which is home to the kitchen and kegs under the bar. Employees have reported strange incidents: skirts being lifted from a cold wind, breaking glasses, plates suddenly flying off of counters and unexpected temperature increases. Doors also slam shut, trapping waitresses in the basement's walk-in. Today, waitresses are told not to enter the basement at all. One of the most memorable reports is that of a female bartender who claims she turned her back for a moment and a pyramid of glasses appeared on the bar moments have she had put them all away.

If you plan on attending Champlain College, you can be sure to experience at least one freaking encounter. In Aiken Hall, there are an abundance of thin corridors and seemingly hidden rooms. As a dorm, it is jam packed with students who have felt and heard strange occurrences during their stay. The upstairs rooms give an uneasy feeling, as electronics sometimes turn on and off at will and cold spots are scattered about the top floor. Additionally, many residents have experienced spirits playing with their hair and touching their shoulders. Voices keep students up at night, seeming to come out of nowhere and last for hours. While it is a beautiful dormitory, it is safe to say your stay may be a bit peculiar.