It’s the spookiest time of year! While some look for cities with top rated food and a bustling nightlife, others may seek out the natural beauty of our nation’s national parks, but the most intrepid travelers look to their next vacation as a chance to experience a paranormal encounter. Ghost hunters flock to cities known for ghost sightings at creepy locales not typically found in guidebooks. The experts at Have Travel Memories, a travel agency in Destin, FL, have pulled together the top 4 spookiest destinations in the United States to visit this Halloween.
- New Orleans, LA
If you’re a fan of the paranormal than you probably already know that New Orleans is widely recognized for its decidedly morbid history. The states history is rife with tales of spirits and voodoo. In fact, the city boasts over two dozen haunted locales! Some of the most popular places to visit include the LaLaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, or St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 which is said to be where the “Voodoo Queen of New Orleans”, Marie Laveau, still roams.
2. Savannah, GA
Savannah, Georgia, is often ranked the most haunted cities in the United States. In fact, there’s a rumor that Savannah was originally built on American Indian burial grounds. Adventurers looking for a good scare can visit a haunted restaurant such as The Pirates House or The Olde Pink House and rest their weary heads at The Marshall House, one of the oldest buildings in the city that was once used as a hospital to treat patients of the yellow fever outbreak and soldiers during the Civil War.
3. San Francisco, CA
Though the city is best known for being home to Alcatraz island and the spirit of Al Capone, there are many more haunted locales to visit! The city’s Golden Gate Park is rumored to be home to 2 spirits. The first is reportedly found around Stow Lake as is known as the “White Lady”. A woman rumored to have lost her child and her life in the park 100 years earlier may appear frantically looking for her child. There have likewise been records of people getting a ticket from a law enforcement officer in Golden Gate Park only to discover the officer hasn’t been on duty for numerous years. He is said to ticket individuals for traffic violations, but he cannot seem to follow you out of the park.
4. Salem, MA
The city is probably best known for the 1692 Salem witch trials that resulted in the death of 25 people. Today, Salem is said to be one of the most haunted, historical cities in the country. Turner’s Seafood, formerly, Lyceum Hall, is allegedly haunted by Bridget Bishop, the first victim of the witch trials. Additionally, the Howard Street Cemetery was reported to be haunted by Giles Corey, another victim of the trials said to be tortured to death after being accused of witchcraft.
If you are ready for a spine-tingling adventure where the undead roam this Halloween, contact Have Travel Memories today for assistance in booking your trip. Their team of expert travel advisors can help you book your trip from flights to hotels to activities once you arrive. Contact them today at (877) 428-3041 or visit their website at www.havetravelmemories.com.
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