The Stone Lion Inn

The Stone Lion Inn in Guthrie, Oklahoma was our next stop. If you want a definition of a victorian style house then this is it. After I had made the reservations for this weekend getaway it was cool to see the TV series "Ghosthunters" showcase the inn 2 weeks before we visited it.

This is a nice bed and breakfast nestled in a quaint little town, but there are things to be aware of that the inn doesn't explain real well on their web page. Mainly, there are no TV's, no phones, no clocks, and no radio and no way to lock your rooms unless you in it. If you want to disappear from the modern world, this inn is a good start. It's very obvious that the inn makes a majority of its money from the "murder mystery dinners" each weekend. So, I would suggest visiting during the week if possible.

As for ghost stories, the resident ghost is believed to be that of a young girl who died of fever in the house back in the early 1900's. This ghost supposedly haunts the upper floors where one can hear the sound of children's footsteps and a rolling ball. It's hard to confirm this as that the floors are original wood and any movement in your room causes the boards to creak. So, with a full house you can hear footsteps and creaking all over.

The house was then used as a funeral parlor for a number of years. This adds some uniqueness to the decor because in the foyer is the actual mortuary table.They actually serve coffee and orange juice on it! Kinda creepy. While taking pictures in the foyer I finally got some pictures of Orbs. Orbs can be lots of things. They can be spirit energy, dust, or moisture in the air. So the fact I got a picture of one does not mean I caught a ghost red handed. Still I've taken 100's of ghost hunt pictures. I've been in areas with more dust than this and I've never gotten orbs before. Cool.

The Oklahoma County Line BBQ Restaurant

Passing through the northern area of Oklahoma City, we were able to visit another haunted restaurant. What fun is a Ghost Hunt to a haunted hotel if you don't eat at haunted places along the way? The place was crowded so pictures of the interior were not really an option. Plus, the tables are in recesses along the walls, so the dining is almost a totally private experience. The stories about the place talk about how it was a speakeasy type club during prohibition and there was a death there. Furthermore, the ghost only seems to come out at night. Bummer. All I know is the that the BBQ was good and it was worth the stop. I felt The BBQ was a little better in the Austin County Line BBQ but then, in my mind the only real reason to go to Austin is for the BBQ. It was still a cool place to eat.