10 Haunted Spots in Charlotte — the rundown from SpookyCLT

Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery

700 W 6th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina
Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Charlotte, spanning 72 acres filled with local history and eerie tales. Those sensitive to the paranormal often claim to encounter a wide range of spirits while visiting, making it a staple of haunted Charlotte.

Latta Arcade (The Alley)

320 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
The Alley at Latta Arcade
Built in 1914, Latta Arcade is one of Uptown Charlotte’s oldest continuously operating businesses. Staff still report encounters with “Fred,” a former security guard who continues his rounds in the afterlife.

The Dunhill Hotel

237 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
The Dunhill Hotel
The historic Dunhill Hotel is often called Charlotte’s spookiest place to stay. Guests and staff alike share stories of “Dusty,” a mischievous spirit known for light-hearted pranks and eerie late-night activity.

Curio Craft & Conjure

3204 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC
Curio, Craft & Conjure, Inc.
Tucked along North Davidson Street, Curio Craft & Conjure invites visitors into a world of mysticism and modern magic. Staff speak of a friendly spirit who walks one step behind guests, offering quiet company rather than fear.

Armored Cow Brewing

8821 JW Clay Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Armored Cow Brewing
Though it appears modern, Armored Cow Brewing hides a surprisingly haunted reputation. Staff and guests have witnessed an inexplicable single string light spinning wildly, as if moved by unseen hands.

Alexander Michael’s

401 W 9th Street, Charlotte, NC
Alexander Michael’s
A cornerstone of the historic Fourth Ward, Alexander Michael’s serves hearty meals with a side of mystery. Patrons sometimes glimpse a man sitting alone in the corner booth, or even the apparition of Mr. Berryhill himself peering from the upstairs window.

Brooklyn Neighborhood

229 S Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC
Once a vibrant African American community, the Brooklyn neighborhood was razed in the 1980s during urban renewal. Locals still claim to hear phantom jazz music drifting through the area, echoing the energy of what was lost.

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Carolina Theatre

230 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
The Carolina Theatre
After decades of closure, the Carolina Theatre has returned to its former glory with careful restorations. Staff say its resident ghost, “Fred,” remains as lively as ever—snapping fingers, turning off lights, and reminding everyone that the past never truly leaves.