By Best Life Editors

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If you're on the hunt for your next haunt, there are plenty of destinations across the U.S. that contain enough tales of terror to inspire chills in even the bravest visitors. Whether you're an amateur ghost hunter or just looking for a great story to tell at your next dinner party, you'll want to read the fascinating stories of the most haunted places in America, such as the LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans or the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast in Massachusetts. Just make sure you're ready to meet these place's past residents before you go; rumor has it, they're a lot closer to this side of the veil than you might think! And if you really want to spook yourself, here are the 23 Urban Legends that Are Totally True.