Foster's Tavern

Phantom footsteps echo from the empty staircases and ghostly horses pound on the roof. This Spartanburg landmark has had a lot of unusual activity over the years.

Foster's Tavern is one of Spartanburg's oldest landmarks, serving the community since the city's early days. The tavern has been known for strange activity that staff and patrons have reported for generations. Footsteps are heard on empty staircases throughout the building, particularly after closing time. The strangest report -- and one that's come from multiple witnesses -- is the sound of horses galloping across the roof. Nobody has come up with an explanation for that one, though some connect it to the building's history as a coach stop, where horses and riders were a constant presence. Doors open and close on their own, and staff have felt cold breath on their necks while working alone in the kitchen.