The Haunting Tale of a Bride at Red Coach Inn

Melissa Herzog
ILLUMINATION
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4 min readJun 27, 2024

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Red Coach Inn at Niagara Falls ~ Photo by Melissa Herzog

Niagara Falls has been known since the 1920s as the Honeymoon Capital of the World but it has its secrets.

There have been many tragic deaths at Niagara Falls where on average 40 people a year commit suicide, which equals over 6,000 deaths since about 1865.

There have been other deaths like the overcrowded trolley that derailed and went over the gorge in 1915, a tragic accident killing 11.

You could say that the water represents a pool of tears.

Then there is the ghostly story, which is about the honeymooning bride that haunts the Red Coach Inn.

Photo by Melissa Herzog

The Red Coach Inn opened on August 30, 1923, as a bed and breakfast. Over 100 years ago, this tudor-style building was built in the English Tudor period and was styled after the Bell Inn in Finedon, England. Built above the upper rapids on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls with stunning views of the water.

Just 4 years after opening, Mr. and Mrs. Newcastle arrived for their honeymoon.

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Melissa Herzog
ILLUMINATION

Family, writing and travel are my passions. Former Travel Agent with years of experience in planning travel and adventure. Come along with me on my journeys.