Ghouls, goblins and ghosts: oh my! Halloween is upon us and if you’re twiddling your thumbs trying to figure out what to do, why not take a spooky weekend trip out-of-town! And no, I’m not talking about some grand vacay out of the country, the good ‘ol U.S. of A. is home to some of the scariest places worldwide. (in a good way)
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I’ve compiled a list of seven of the best cities in the nation to celebrate Halloween!
Los Angeles, California
The greater Los Angeles area is home to some of the best scary theme park attractions in the nation. Book a quick trip here for the weekend and you can squeeze them all in! This year, Universal Studios Hollywood annual “Halloween Horror Nights” is themed after the hit show “The Walking Dead.” Knott’s Berry Farm in Anaheim is notorious for it’s Halloween transformation where ghouls and ghosts that chase you through the park as you get on rides and then there’s my personal favorite and sure to be heaven for rollercoaster enthusiasts: Fright Fest at 6 flags Magic Mountain in Valencia.
Salem, Massachusetts
I know this city rings a bell from high school history class! Salem, Massachusetts aka Witch City! Okay so I may be the only one who calls it that, but in the late 1600’s, Salem became infamous for its witch trials, where women who were feared to be witches were burned at the stake. Well, Salem’s once shameful past has been embraced by the city’s current inhabitants and from October 2nd to November 2nd of every year, they have a festival with witch trial reenactments, pumpkin picking and a candlelit ghostly tour, and more.
Estes Park, Colorado
If you think you can handle it, a weekend stay at The Stanley Hotel will be sure to make your skin crawl. Most famous for housing Stephen King and inspiring him to write his horrifying masterpiece “The Shining,” rumor has it the hotel is haunted by three people, and when you’re in the billiards rooms, it’s not uncommon to see one of them!
New Orleans, Louisiana
The city’s reputation for voodoo already creates a supernatural and spooky feel anytime of the year, so when you throw Halloween into the mix, this city really knows how to put on a show! Stay in the French Quarter and partake in its informative and creepy Haunted History tours. The next day, visit the Manchac Swamp aka “The Haunted Swamp” and take a stroll through their famous and visually striking cemeteries.
New York, New York
The Greenwich Village Halloween Parade has become known as one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the world. Over 50,000 people celebrate it by dressing up in their best scary, freaky or just plain ratchet costumes.
There are marching bands, giant puppets and dancers! Around two million people crowd on 6th Ave. from Spring to 16th Street to watch, so you’ll want to find your spot a few hours in advance. Another great stop to make while you’re in town is the after-dark Crypt Crawl under the Cathedral of St. John!
San Francisco, California
Home to one of the most frightening things I have ever done….Alcatraz After Dark, San Fran is a must-see for those who are not faint of heart. A creepy cruise through the cold and choppy waters of San Fran lead you to an island that housed the most infamous prison in America from 1934 to 1963. San Fran is also the perfect location for those that want to party, as every year it hosts hundreds of fright clubs around the city!
Savannah, Georgia
With a history that includes horrible fires, big hurricanes, Civil War battles and world-famous murder trials, Savannah is widely considered to be the most haunted city in all America. Many of the city’s Victorian styled hotels and B&B’s host Fright Night room packages plus their graveyard, haunted house and ghost tours are the most terrifying you will find!
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