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6 Hauntingly Great Places To Visit

Taking a trip to a legendarily haunted place can be an unforgettable experience. What could possibly be more memorable than seeing a ghost or perhaps witnessing a paranormal event? For some folks, it might be unimaginable or intimidating to travel toward terrifying or forbidden lands. For others, however, there is a gravitational pull to see these places with our own eyes.

There are hundreds of locations around the globe notorious for harboring ghosts and perpetuating stories of spirits coming back to walk the earth. Here are six types of places to scare up some fun and adventurous travel stories of your own.

1. Creepy Castles: Castles are notorious for horrific tales from medieval times. Transylvania’s Bran Castle is said to be the setting for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The Romania castle is a national landmark and a spooky sight to see. Travelers also say that Leap Castle in Coolderry, Ireland is one of the scariest places on earth with hauntings from murders dating back to the 1500s.
2. Historic Landmarks: We have all heard the historic tales of the witch burnings in the streets of Salem, MA. With tours, a witch museum, and dozens of wicked activities — Salem now caters to ghost hunters and curious tourists flocking to its once ravaged, deadly town.
3. Old-Timey Ghost Towns: Visit the old Cribs District around the copper-mining town of Jerome, AZ, to get up close to a spirit of a “working girl” roaming the streets in search of her murderer. Ghosts from mining accidents are also said to roam this tourist town.
4. Ballrooms & Theaters: In Tampa, FL, you can look out for the piano-playing and elevator-riding ghosts haunting the Cuban Club in Ybor City, a historic district known for cigar making.Also, the legendary Tampa Theater, nestled between downtown high-rises, offers tours for ghost hunters.
5. Bloody Battlefields: It is widely believed that the Civil War battlefields in Gettysburg, PA, left ghosts wandering throughout the area. Several local hotels promise the possibility of soldier-ghost sightings during your stay in peculiar guest rooms stilled adorned in 1800s furnishings.
6. Haunted Hotels: The setting for “The Shining” at Colorado’s Stanley Hotel comes to mind when thinking about spooky hotels. Search any state and you’ll find a haunted hotel to scare your pajama pants off. For example, the Marshall House in Savannah, GA, was a hospital during the Civil War and housed children during two yellow fever epidemics – need we say more.

Make Believe & Quick Trips
If the real thing is too rich for your blood, there are plenty of make-believe travel adventures for a good scare. Many adventure parks around the U.S. transition to Halloween themes in fall. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, is one of the most popular. The seasonal spectacle of interactive horror attractions runs through November 4, 2017. But you don’t have to plan a far-flung trip to a European castle, swanky hotel, or a theme park. Simply do a local search for ghostly spots in your area. You may be surprised to find haunted hayrides, harvest moon festivals, and other adventures close to home during Halloween time.

We hope these tips will inspire you to indulge your senses with a special adventure this season. Let us know on Twitter or Facebook about the scariest spots you’ve discovered. Eat well, live long, and travel far!