Wanderlust World Wanderlust World New River Valley in Virginia has a history of toil and struggle as pioneers went west to seek their fortune in the 1800s. The landscape was harsh and the settlements were built on land that was the sight of much bloodshed. There are reports of many hauntings in the area, and even on deserted roads ghosts have been seen.
St. Albans Psychiatric Hospital stands over the New River at Radford and was built originally as a boys school and then converted into a sanatorium. The site is now used mainly by Radford University but many of the oldest buildings are unused. The Seven Hills Paranormal Society has investigated this site and has reported "shadow people," or unseen presences. During its investigation the society also reported a mysterious ball of light hovering near the floor which then disappeared. One investigator felt she had been shoved in the chest and footsteps were heard throughout the hospital. Voices were also heard saying "God, I want to die" and "Tasha, we need to hide."
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
2900 Lamb Cir
Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
540-731-2620
sevenhillsparanormal.com
The Blacksburg Holiday Inn is built on ground that was once a plantation called Jacob's Lantern. The hotel's club managers have reported strange noises, and the staff has asked for the music be turned down, even when the sound system is turned off.
Holiday Inn
900 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
540-552-7001
holidayinn.com
The Lyric Theater is over 75 years old has been the site of strange noises, screaming and "let me out, let me out" has been heard by staff members. A workman was killed when the building was being built and there have been reports of footsteps stomping up the stairs and upper balcony. There have also been reports of mumbled conversations when no one else is in the building.
135 College Avenue
Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
540-951-0604
thelyric.com
According to some reports, the Macados Restaurant and Bar in Radford contains the spirit of an old lady dressed in grey. In the pantry things fly off the shelves and boxes slide across the floor.
922 University City Blvd,
Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060
540-953-2700
macados.net