Discover 11 Haunted Tales and Legends of Amarillo

As Amarillo grows older, more stories and rumors emerge about strange and unusual events in the city.

Many of these occurrences involve paranormal activity. Though the city is only a few hundred years old, it has a rich history of ghost stories from the city's early days to new, spookier tales.

Haunted Places in Amarillo

If it isn’t a ghost story, it is likely an urban legend. Most didn’t truly happen, but they often started from a real event or person and evolved into something more dramatic over time.

Have you ever wondered how spooky Amarillo really is? Could the city’s past be haunting the streets of the Yellow City today? Check out all these ghost stories and urban legends in the Yellow City.

11 Haunted Urban Legends and Ghost Stories of Amarillo

Explore Amarillo’s most chilling ghost stories and eerie urban legends. From haunted schools to abandoned hospitals, uncover the spooky side of the Yellow City and experience firsthand accounts that keep locals whispering.

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Amarillo Ghost Stories That Stand Out

From schools to haunted hospitals, these hauntings keep the locals talking. Search long enough, and you may hear firsthand accounts of ghostly encounters in Amarillo’s buildings.

There is nothing like a good ghost story, especially during the spooky season. Luckily, Amarillo is full of spooky stories.

Urban Legends of the Yellow City

As the nights grow longer and All Hallows' Eve approaches, now is a perfect time to explore Amarillo's haunted history. Through these spooky tales, you never know what, or who, you might encounter.

Share Your Own Ghost Story

Have you heard any of these spooky stories, or perhaps a different version? Maybe you know another ghost story or urban legend from Amarillo? We’d love to hear your tales. You can send that to us through our app.