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Waverly Hills Sanatorium

4400 Paralee Lane, Louisville, KY 40272
502 933 2142
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Ranked #28 of 65 attractions in Louisville
Type: Mysterious Sites
Owner description: The Waverly Hills Sanatorium is on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places. The massive five story hospital was built in 1926 and sits atop... more » Owner description: The Waverly Hills Sanatorium is on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places. The massive five story hospital was built in 1926 and sits atop Waverly Hill today. It housed 400 patients and was one of the largest facilities of its kind. Waverly served the community through decades of the worse TB outbreak in the country. After closing in 1961, due to the introduction of life saving antibiotics, the hospital reopened in 1962 as "Woodhaven Geriatric Center" which operated the facility until 1982 when it was closed by the state. Ravaged by years of neglect, the present owners have breathed new life into the building by conducting tours though the facility in effort to restore it to a useful asset for the community once again. Waverly has earned her place as one of the most haunted places in the country and has been host to many films and TV shows. During tour season (March – August) Waverly offers several options of visiting. *2hr. Introductory Paranormal Tour which includes a 20 film then a walk through the building.*2hr. Historical walk through tour held one Sunday each month*Public or Private overnight sessions for ghost hunting enthusiasts. For all tour or overnight reservations or inquiries contact the office open daily 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We took part in an 8 hour overnight ghost hunt at Waverly Hills this evening and had a good time. The staff is very friendly. Once our tour guide gave us a quick tour, he staid in the break room all night and we had free run of the massive building. We had some unexplainable things happen and a lot... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

The 8-hour overnight trip was on my bucket list. I'm thrilled that I've been to Waverly, but I think the 2- or 4-hour options would be a better choice for most people. I am not a ghosthunter by any stretch of the imagination. I came here because of the history and because the building has that great abandoned feel. I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

My mom and I did the 8 hour overnight paranormal investigation. The best part of the experience was just being in the building and being able to investigate. Although there were 50 people that night we were split into small groups and there was an average of 8 people per floor, so it felt like we were alone a lot... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We purchased our tickets over the phone, and made a visit here in May 2013. Our tour guide was very friendly and she said she lives on the property. She had parents that lived and worked there when it was open. She had lots of interesting stories and facts. We went to the 8pm tour. It was not quite dark... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

My daughter wanted to visit this site when we were in Louisville, Ky for their annual marathon/half marathon the week before the Derby. We had no problem finding the site. We did a 2 hr tour that started at 8pm. They have a later tour at 10, but I didn't want to be out driving that late in an area... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

A group of us flew in from Las Vegas, Nevada to investigate the scariest place in the United States. Totally false. Upon arriving we were told "it was very active tonight." Again false. We paid for the over night investigation $100.00. We didn't even stay to finish the full 8 hours given. By the time we were "allowed" to go... More

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Ostrander, Ohio, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

A group of us decided to take the two hour paranormal tour (8p to 10p supposedly). First off, it was hard to find. We finally found the entrance (unmarked through golf course) and followed a staff member up the drive. He entered before us, looked at us, closed the gate and drove on. Sign says "keep gate closed at all... More

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Madison, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We did the four hour tour on a Friday night. Midnight to 4:00 A.M. We were not disappointed and had lot's of experiences. Our tour guide was the greatest and very helpful. I have done numerous Ghost Tours, but this was the best! Thank you Waverly Staff for a great time!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

We did the 8 hour ghost hunt on Saturday April 13, 2013. We drove all the way from Harford County Maryland in hopes of seeing and/experiencing some interesting and scary things but after last night's 8 hour public ghost hunt that was not the case. We didn't see or experience much at all. Our tour guide didn't help us with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Been wanting to come here since I first saw it on the show Ghost Hunters. It didn't disappoint. Would recommend a visit to any paranormal investigator group.

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