The
Lodge on Lake Lure
This lodge is
right on Lake Lure in Hickory Nut Gorge and has the requisite beautiful and
peaceful lake views. It was built in 1937 as a memorial to George Penn, a
highway patrolman who was killed in the line of duty. The lodge was a retreat
for state troopers and their families for many years until it became a public
inn in 1990. The spirit of George Penn remains there still, having been seen
many times in room 4. Guests have
thought he was a real man who was in the wrong room until he left by walking
through a closed door! There are fifteen guest rooms. Breakfast, and sunset
cruises are included in the room rate. Lake Lure is about 25 miles southeast of
Asheville. Note: the inn is closed
for renovations until April 15, 2002. Rte. 1, Lake Lure, NC
800.733.2785
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lodge on lake lure link
The
1859 Cafe, Hickory
The 1859 Cafe on 2nd
Avenue in Hickory, NC is haunted by a gentle blond woman. The house was built in
1859 by Henry Link to be both a home and a general store. No one knows who the
ghostly woman is, just that she is blond and wears a long white dress. She has
appeared in the dining room to waitresses relaxing there after their shifts. One
of the staff was cleaning the mirror in the women's restroom when she saw the
blond woman in the glass. Lights flicker a couple of times a week and some staff
think it's the ghost, but the owner is skeptical about this. She hasn't seen the
ghost, and there was a faulty power transformer where the electricity came into
the cafe. However, her husband took a picture of just the building for their
liquor license application, and when it was developed and enlarged, there was a
figure in the lower corner of it. It appears to be a fair haired young woman in
white, walking away from the building. The face is unclear. The 1859 Cafe is at
443 2nd Avenue SW, Hickory, NC (828)322-1859. The Cafe offers live music on
Saturday nights and has outdoor dining. Reservations are encouraged. They're
closed on Sundays.
This
luxury inn is located in the Blue Mountains and offers scenic views and
beautiful gardens. Built in 1889, the owners suffered the tragedy of
losing their 14 year old son to scarlet fever. The F. Scott Fitzgerald
room is the most frequent site of unexplained occurrences. The sound of a
ball bouncing or a wagon being pulled has been heard. The mother of the
family is also thought to haunt the inn. There are 36 rooms, ranging in
price from $205 -$515 per night. The room charge includes a full breakfast
for two, and afternoon tea. Phone: 888-742-4536.
Richmond
Hill Inn
