LAKE SHAWNEE IN THE NEWS
Lake Shawnee Abandoned Amusement Park has earned a reputation that stretches well beyond the mountains of Mercer County, West Virginia. Its legend has caught the attention of journalists, paranormal investigators and curious travelers alike. Over the years, many have come to uncover the stories, secrets and strange happenings tied to this mysterious place. View the list below to see what others have discovered about Lake Shawnee’s enduring folklore.
15 Abandoned Amusement Parks That Will Give You the Creeps (Reader’s Digest)
“When these parks were in their prime, they were fun, fantastic and anything but freaky. Now, they seem like something out of a scary movie.” Read More
15 of America’s Eeriest Abandoned Theme Parks (MSN Wonderlust)
“Lake Shawnee, established in the 1920s on land with a tragic history, now hosts rusted rides overtaken by grass.” Read More
The Abandoned Lake Shawnee Amusement Park In West Virginia Is One Of The Eeriest Places In America (Only In Your State)
“Eerie. Abandoned. Famous as one of the most terrifyingly haunted spots in the world. And in West Virginia, to boot. Can you guess which infamous attraction we’re alluding to?” Read More
Best of West Virginia 2024 (West Virginia Living)
Lake Shawnee Abandoned Amusement Park was voted Best Unique Attraction in West Virginia Living’s Best of West Virginia 2024. Read More
Celebrate Spooky Season on West Virginia’s Paranormal Trail (Trazee Travel)
“West Virginia’s state-wide Paranormal Trail invites travelers to experience haunted locations … if you dare.” Read More
The Creepiest Abandoned Amusement Parks In The World (Islands)
“Concealed in the eerie Appalachians is an abandoned amusement park that has for years drawn everyone from ghost hunters to television crews for a closer look.” Read More
The Creepiest Abandoned Amusement Parks You Can Visit Across America (Islands)
“For fans of places with dark histories and spooky ghost tours, what remains of Lake Shawnee Amusement Park is a dream — albeit the eerie kind that haunts you long after you wake.” Read More
Creepy Abandoned Amusement Parks That’ll Give You Chills (AOL Cheapism)
“Amusement parks usually conjure up images of soaring, spinning thrill rides, invigorating roller-coasters, and stately Ferris wheels. But sometimes theme parks suffer unwelcome thrills of their own — from natural disasters to human tragedy to insolvency — and are forced to close.” Read More
Hidden In The Eerie Appalachians Is An Abandoned Amusement Park That Draws In Ghost Hunters (Islands)
“Tucked into a small corner of the Appalachian Mountains, near the Virginia border, sits this abandoned carnival.” Read More
Leave the World Behind: What Is the QR Code & What Does It Link To? (Yahoo)
“Leave the World Behind features a mysterious QR code that has proven to be hard to scan for many. But what does it lead to?” Read More
The Most Fascinating Abandoned Location in Every State (Finance Buzz)
“From long-abandoned psychiatric hospitals to actual ghost towns, there are plenty of deserted structures and areas across the U.S. that are downright frightening to visit.” Read More
A New Paranormal Trail Highlights West Virginia’s Creepiest and Most Haunted Places (Thrillist)
“Between the abandoned asylums, winged cryptids, and omnipresent mist billowing over its dark hills, West Virginia may very well be the ultimate state for ghost-hunters and horror enthusiasts.” Read More
These Abandoned Amusement Parks In The U.S. Are Still Decaying Today (The Travel)
“There are tons of amusement parks around the world that travelers can’t visit anymore, but there are many located right here in the U.S.” Read More
Where to Play, Eat, and Stay in Mercer County, West Virginia (Matador Network)
“Lake Shawnee Abandoned Amusement Park is a place of ghost stories, history, and good old-fashioned fun.” Read More