People Visiting New Orleans Horror Stories: Can you share any spooky encounters?

There was a tourist who stayed in an old, supposedly haunted hotel in New Orleans. At night, she felt cold spots in her room. Then, she saw the doorknob turn on its own. She was so scared that she hid under the covers. In the morning, she found out from the staff that there had been many reports of paranormal activity in that room over the years. It was a nightmare for her.

There's a story about a particular bar in New Orleans. Legend has it that a bartender was murdered there many years ago. Since then, customers and new bartenders have reported strange things. Bottles move on their own, and sometimes they feel a cold breeze when there's no open window or door. It's as if the murdered bartender's ghost is still lingering around, not ready to leave the place where he met his untimely end.

Sure. There was a cab driver who was driving near the French Quarter one night. A young girl flagged him down. She was very quiet during the ride. When they reached her destination, which was an old, decrepit building, she just vanished. The cab driver was shocked. He later learned that the building was once an orphanage where a girl had died under mysterious circumstances many years ago.

One horror story from New Orleans is about the LaLaurie Mansion. Madame LaLaurie was known for her cruel treatment of slaves. There were rumors of torture chambers in her mansion. People say that the screams of the tortured slaves could be heard. It's a spooky reminder of the city's dark past.

The Ursuline Convent is quite spooky. It was founded in the 18th century. There are rumors of a nun who died under mysterious circumstances. Her spirit is said to be seen in the convent's corridors. The architecture of the convent, with its old - fashioned hallways and rooms, adds to the eerie atmosphere. At night, lights are sometimes seen flickering in the empty rooms, and there are reports of a faint singing, as if the nun is still there, going about her daily prayers, even in death.

Sure. There's a story of a cab that is seen on rainy nights in a particular alley in New Orleans. Passengers who have allegedly seen it say that it looks old - fashioned, like it's from a different era. When it stops, the door opens on its own, but there's no driver inside. The inside of the cab is said to be filled with a thick fog, and those who have peeked inside feel an overwhelming sense of dread and quickly run away.

One true story is about the White Lady in Balete Drive. People claim to have seen a woman in white, often hitchhiking. Legend has it that she was a victim of a violent crime there. Drivers who stop for her end up having strange experiences like their cars stalling or seeing her disappear inside the vehicle.

Yes, a recent story is about the new public art installations in New Orleans. Artists from all over the country are coming to the city to create large - scale murals and sculptures. These artworks are not only beautifying the city but also expressing the unique spirit of New Orleans, from its vibrant nightlife to its diverse community.

The New Orleans cemeteries themselves are full of spooky stories. Because the city is below sea level, the dead are buried in above - ground tombs. It's said that spirits of the departed often roam around these tombs. There have been reports of strange noises, like moaning and rattling of chains, as if the souls are restless and trapped between this world and the next.

Another well - known spooky story is about the voodoo queen Marie Laveau. She was a powerful figure in New Orleans' voodoo culture. Some believe that her spirit still lingers, and that she can be summoned by those who know the right rituals. There are stories of people seeing a woman in white near her supposed resting place, who they believe is Marie Laveau's ghost.