The Partridge Inn in Augusta, Georgia, is historic, for sure—established in the late 1800s, it’s the state’s first hotel to be included in the Historic Hotels of America registry. And so, no wonder at least one spirit has taken up residence—meet Emily, another bride ghost. The belle of the town, with long chestnut hair, was set to be married in the late 1800s. But tragedy struck as she put on the finishing touches in the hotel’s bridal suite. Her fiancé, mistaken for someone else as he rode his horse into town, was fatally shot. Devastated, Emily wore her custom-made wedding gown and exquisite veil for weeks, and although many others courted her, she never married. At last, she succumbed to her grief, dying from a broken heart. If you stay here, don’t be surprised if you feel a chill—or catch sight of a young girl with long, dark hair dressed in a flowing white gown, unable to move on.
Insider Tip: The inn has a signature cocktail named after Emily, containing botanist gin, butterfly pea flower tea, fresh lemon juice, and blueberry-and-lavender-infused simple syrup.
