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Haunted PlacesAustin, Texas, USA3 min read

The Driskill: Austin's Grand Old Ghost

An 1886 Austin landmark where a cattle baron and a stair-bound little girl are still felt.

The Driskill: Austin's Grand Old Ghost — Austin, Texas, USA
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Texas opulence

Cattle baron Jesse Driskill opened this lavish hotel in 1886. He lost it at the gambling table — but, many say, never truly left.

The hauntings

Guests report Driskill's cigar smoke, a little girl chasing a ball on the grand staircase, and a famously haunted set of suites.

Visit

A working luxury hotel in downtown Austin.

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