Menger Hotel - longtime reports of a ghost nicknamed 'Sallie'

The Menger Hotel, opened in 1859 next to the Alamo, is a historic lodging where staff and guests have reported sightings and unexplained phenomena for decades. A recurring local legend identifies a female spirit nicknamed 'Sallie' who is said to have interacted with guests and left scratches; these stories are widely circulated in books and tour narratives. While the hotel documents its history and notoriety, the existence of paranormal activity remains a matter of personal report and debate.