There is something undeniably fascinating about the idea that ghosts might really exist. The idea is so fascinating, in fact, that millions head off each year to visit the most haunted places in the United States. Here is a list of tourist destinations that are the most haunted, according to reputation. Regardless of intention, if you believe in ghosts or not is up to you. These are still great places to pay a visit, since they are all historical establishments, and this makes them all the more entertaining. Moundsville Penitentiary If you have done any research into haunted tourist hotspots, you’ve likely already heard of the famed Moundsville Penitentiary. Located in West Virginia, where numerous other delightful tourism spots can be visited, this now crumbling structure is nothing short of a ghost hunting legend.