The Grand Midway Hotel in Windber, Pennsylvania, is known for its reputation as a uniquely and intensely haunted location, attracting paranormal enthusiasts from around the world. Its paranormal activity is said to be caused by a dark history involving multiple tragedies and a large collection of spooky and cursed artifacts. The spirit of a young woman named Martha, who is said to have died on the balcony during a Fourth of July celebration, reportedly haunts the hotel. An account exists of a child who was tragically killed and buried in the basement. The hotel is reportedly the site of unsolved murders, with some claims that human bones were discovered within the walls during renovations. The famed canopy room is supposedly the most haunted in the hotel, with reports that 9 out of 10 people who attempt to spend the night there don't make it until sunrise. Visitors report hearing disembodied voices, unexplained footsteps in the halls, and loud doors slamming on their own. Shadow figures have also been seen lurking in hallways and stairwells. A room with a haunted doll collection also exists, with some guests reporting nightmares and other phenomena related to these items.