The Hauntings Of Cape May, America's First Seaside Resort

Even the drinking holes in this resort town aren't left to lag behind hotels and homes when it comes to resident ghosts. CapeMay.com reports that the Washington Inn is said to be host to a spirit of a young girl, who has gained notoriety for calling out the names of staff members. Naturally enough, she's said to only do so when someone is working alone in the establishment. Apparently not put off by an eerie name-calling session, staff have named her Elizabeth. 

According to Washington Inn, the building that hosts the restaurant and bar was built in 1846, with a facade meant to mimic George Washington's home at Mount Vernon (hence the name). For nearly a century, it remained in private hands, opening only in 1940 as a public establishment. With such a long history and so many people living and visiting the space, tracking down the identity of a shadowy spirit like Elizabeth may be all but impossible.

Disembodied voices are one thing, but Elizabeth is also said to be game for an appearance, though not necessarily right in front of someone. As per CapeMay.com, she's believed to have shown up in at least one photo, alarming a mother who wanted to take a picture of her daughter at a kid-friendly teatime. Where other ghosts might be called to action by changes to their associated building, the removal of a staircase at Washington Inn may have tamped down Elizabeth's activity.