The Crescent is the "World's Most Haunted" hotel

Fort Smith, ARLocal News

The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is celebrated as "America's Most Haunted Hotel," attracting ghost enthusiasts nationwide. Built in 1886, the hotel is not only a stunning architectural landmark but also a popular wedding venue. Visitors frequently report encounters with spirits and unexplained noises within its walls. In 2019, archaeologists discovered a trove of over 400 artifacts, including partial human remains, linking the site to the infamous Dr. Norman Baker.

Baker, a convicted swindler, operated a fraudulent cancer treatment facility in the hotel's basement during the 1930s. The Crescent Hotel continues to function as a hotel, offering ghost tours and other haunted activities to its guests. Local residents are encouraged to share their haunted experiences in the u local Arkansas Facebook group, fostering community engagement. The hotel's rich history and paranormal claims contribute to its status as a key attraction in Northwest Arkansas.

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