Myrtles Plantation has been nicknamed one of the most haunted houses in America. It's located in a the tiny town of St. Francisville, built on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. This elegant home has grown into fascinating place to visit, home to a historic mansion, lush grounds, and plenty of ghost stories to go around. It's also home to a restaurant and bed and breakfast accommodations.

During the day, tours of Myrtles Plantation focus on the history and the changes that have occurred in the more than 200 years the home has been standing proud in St. Francisville. After the sun has set, tours shift focus to the Myrtles Plantation ghosts.

When they lights are on, you'll have the chance to admire the elegant details while taking tours of Myrtles Plantation. The home, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is filled with treasures including crystal chandeliers and Carrera marble. Your guides will also point out the gold-leaf furniture from France and the hand-painted plaster. The tours will also focus on the architecture and some of the mysterious goings-on that have transpired over the years.

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After interior tours of Myrtles Plantation, you should take time to wander through the grounds. The ten acres are filled with live oaks that have weathered centuries of summers, storms, and changes. You also can admire the views while relaxing in one of the rocking chairs on the wrap-around verandah.

Once the sun begins to sink below the oaks, Myrtles Plantation is still an interesting place to explore. Guests can gather for a romantic, candle-lit meal at the onsite restaurant. With attentive servers and a full menu of Southern favorites, the restaurant is a favorite gathering place for locals and anyone enjoying Louisiana vacations. The restaurant is also open for lunch, Sunday brunch, and special events.

If you're looking to add some adventure to your vacations, consider spending some time in the company of the Myrtles Plantation ghosts. After dark, you'll have the chance to hear some tall tales and check out one of America's most haunted houses for yourself.

Myrtles Plantation mystery tours are given on Friday and Saturday night and can fill up fast, so it's smart to make reservations to make sure space is still available. Along the way, you'll hear tales of the Myrtles Plantation ghosts, including the slave Chloe, Civil War soldiers, and the ghost who always stops on the seventeenth stair.

Besides setting the stage for tours, meals, and ghost hunts, Myrtles Plantation also is a full-service bed and breakfast inn. Several guests rooms, scattered throughout the historic home, are name for important people in the home's history. For example, the room on the first floor is named for General David Bradford, the man who built the home. Like Oak Alley Plantation, guests are invited for short and long stays alike.

Other options for Myrtles Plantation accommodation are located in the outbuildings. These small-yet-elegant cottages feature comfortable and private lodging as well as private baths. No matter which one of the rooms you reserve, the package price will include a mansion tour and continental breakfast service.

For a small town, St. Francisville is home to a large concentration of places to explore. The community near Baton Rouge is a favorite place for horseback riding and birdwatching. In fact, visitors flock to the Audubon State Historic Site to see the landscapes that inspired the famed naturalist. The Rosedown State Historic Site, a part of the system of state parks, is another St. Francisville plantation open for tours.