The Wayside Inn in Middletown, Virginia, is reputedly haunted by several spirits, including a mournful soldier named Sam, the mysterious "Lavender Lady," and a figure named Jacob who died in the Old Kitchen. Other phenomena reported include the sound of footsteps, disembodied voices, and cold spots, with Room 14 being a particularly active site. The inn is also associated with Civil War history, having served as a hospital, and hosts ghost tours to explore these reputed hauntings. A mournful spirit who is often seen staring from the window of Room 14. A mysterious figure associated with the inn, as indicated by a question on the inn's ghost tour page. A spirit associated with the Old Kitchen, where a death is said to have occurred. Room 14: Guests have reported hearing footsteps, cold touches, and feeling as if they are being watched in this room. The inn was a hospital for both the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War, which may contribute to its historical hauntings.