This former Appalachian retreat thrills visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of ghostly children

An amusement park unknowingly built near an Amerindian burial ground and the scene of a colonial era massacre was bound to attract otherworldly activity. Such is the case for Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in Mercer County, West Virginia. This Appalachian retreat thrilled visitors for over six decades, until ultimately closing in 1988. Since then, it has played host to curiosity seekers looking to catch a glimpse of the ghosts of children rumored to roam there. TV shows like Scariest Places on Earth, Most Terrifying Places in America, and Portals to Hell have made this location famous around the world. #westvirginia #spooky #creepy