Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is reportedly haunted by a variety of spirits, including wealthy club members, servants, and even a woman who died after falling in love with a waiter at a dance. Reported paranormal activities include seeing figures in historic attire, hearing unexplained footsteps in the dining room, and feeling a presence in certain areas of the hotel. The hotel, originally a private hunting retreat for the elite, is a historic landmark known for its ghost stories and even transforms into a "Mystic Manor" for one weekend each year. General Lloyd Aspinwall: The club's founder, Aspinwall, is said to appear on the veranda named after him, particularly at dusk. Guests have reported seeing spirits of former club members and servants in maid uniforms, top hats, and cloaks, reflecting the club's past as a private retreat for the elite. One of the most popular stories tells of a young woman in a blue party dress who met and fell in love with a waiter at a club dance. She died soon after and is said to still dance dreamily in the halls and ballroom. Besides the figures mentioned above, staff and guests have reported seeing the spirit of an elderly lady. Unexplained footsteps and noises have been heard in the dining room after it has closed for the night.