THE 2 suggests this site: "Although there's nothing actually morbid to see here, this site is known as the bridge into which Air Florida Flight 90 crashed shortly after takeoff in January, 1981. Visit the location of the now-famous video clip where a fireman jumped into below-freezing water to save the life of a survivor. Although I haven't been to this location in years (I left the country in 1991), there were still marks left by the falling airplane remaining on the bridge abutments."
"Arlington House is said to be haunted by the family that built it, but then again it is in a cemetery." (Thanks to Myponine for the suggestion.)
"No other part of the city claims a more mysterious, macabre history than Lafayette Square, the park north of the White House. The restless ghosts of presidents, a first lady, assassins and military officers roam the hallways of old homes, a church, and even the White House. As the day draws to a close, you'll creep through the park and adjoining streets past these haunted sites. Your guide will relay the ghost stories associated with each person or place." (Thanks to Myponine for the suggestion.)
The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. The canal operated from 1828-1924 as a transportation route, primarily hauling coal from western Maryland to the port of Georgetown in Washington, D.C. But the REAL reason that I selected this as a Morbid Sightseeing location is the tragic story of the Spong family, three of which were killed during a freak accident near Georgetown. The poignant story is recapped here. I must go here someday to find the 'W-S-P-O-N-G' carving myself!
The site of the climactic scene in The Exorcist, this ominous looking staircase can be found on the Georgetown campus.
Mary Surratt was hung at this fort, which is located off 4th Street SW. Another site of interest is the Mary Surratt House where the Confederate underground conspired to kill President Lincoln. (thanks to Myponine for the suggestion.)
Den of Asps recommends this site: "I've been to the Holocaust museum once or twice, and think it's well worth it: it's one of the few museums downtown for which there's an admittance charge, and you should get there early as the lines can be long, but it's got some remarkably striking rooms in it."
"Was once home to Evalyn Walsh McLean, who owned the hope diamond. It is said her naked ghost can sometimes be seen on the staircase. Located at 2020 Massachusetts Ave." (Thanks to Myponine for the suggestion)
Here's my journey to one of the finest morbid sights in the country - a place where you can see The Bullet That Killed Lincoln, Civil War General Sickles' fractured tibia and fibula, and sundry other gruesome and fascinating sights! A must-see for the morbidly minded!
"For almost a century the National has been haunted by the friendly ghost of actor John McCullough, reputedly shot and killed by a fellow performer. The two men argued while washing clothes in the Tiber Creek, which then flowed through the basement backstage. A rusty pistol, perhaps the murder weapon, was unearthed under the stage in 1982, near where McCullough's remains are rumored to lie in the earth beneath the stage. According to legend, his spirit roams the theatre on the eve of opening nights, and was once seated in the audience." (Thanks to Myponine for the suggestion.)
"The Octagon House was used as the White House during President Madison's term. It is said to haunted by Colonel John Tahoe's pregnant daughter. She threw herself off the balcony when she found out her father killed her lover." (Thanks to Myponine for the suggestion.)
"The elevators are said not to work right - the doors of them open between floors and the alarms go off with no one in the car. It is supposed to be the ghost of the post master that fell to his death in an elevator shaft." (Thanks to Myponine for the suggestion.)
Anna recommends this bar: "Palace of Wonders is a new bar that opened up in DC. The theme is sideshow. I had the wonderful privilege of attending the grand opening last weekend and seeing a man eat a light bulb, sword swallowers and many other sideshow acts. The upstairs is a museum of authentic oddities from the early sideshows. Things in jars, weird animals medical weirdness all amassed by a man named James Taylor. If you’re hungry they actually serve carnival food, popcorn, nachos and corndogs. For anyone ever visiting Washington D.C., I highly recommend this place!"

ABANDONED PLACES

Glenn Dale Hospital
Awful opening flash sequence aside, this is a very nice site dedicated to an abandoned hospital near Washington D.C.




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