October is one of the coolest months of the year. The temperature drops and you can celebrate Halloween, by visiting haunted cities for fun.
The spooky season is upon us, the air is turning colder, the nights are happening sooner, and Halloween is at the end of the month. If you want to experience more of what this amazing holiday has to offer, you might want to visit one of the most haunted cities in the United States. These haunted cities will turn your Halloween into something extra special this year.
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston is one of America’s oldest cities, which means it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it has some haunted areas and folklore associated with ghosts or spirits. The Granary Burying Grounds in Boston is said to be haunted by many spirits, including the ghost of Paul Revere. Some have reported hearing the disembodied voices of crying children coming from the grounds, making it one of the spookiest places you can visit. It doesn’t hurt that Boston also has some historic neighborhoods and an intimate ghost tour through some cool landmarks for you to enjoy as well.
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem should be near the top of your list if you’re looking for some haunted cities to visit for your Halloween adventures. This is the city that’s famous for its Witch Trials in 1692 and 1693 when some young women were murdered in the name of witchcraft. If you visit this city during October, you’ll want to secure a spot on the Salem Witch Trials walking tour, which is an after-dark excursion to some of the most haunted locations, including the famous Salem Witch House.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What’s spookier than an insane asylum or prison? Eastern State Penitentiary is reportedly one of the most haunted locations in the country. As you tour the Old City area of Philadelphia, you can hear the footsteps of the Founding Fathers or visit the prison and hear footsteps and disembodied laughter. As you might expect, the “City of Brotherly Love” has its own ghost walking tour of some of the city’s most haunted locations. You can take this tour or enjoy a night ghost tour by candlelight if you want to experience the fright and haunted nature of this historic city.
Savannah, Georgia
The beauty of the Spanish moss on the Live Oak trees in Savannah, Georgia turns spooky and scary at night, making this one of the best and most haunted cities you can visit and enjoy during the Halloween season. This city has a bloody history which includes a Civil War conflict and many dark historical homes and cemeteries. The amazing daytime appearance turns sinister at night when you should learn about its past and enjoy some of the spooky tours and haunted locations around the city.
Charleston, South Carolina
The William Gibbes House is one of the most haunted places in Charleston. The old-time charge of Charleston shows itself with picturesque streets. Like Savannah, Charleston turns spooky at night with many amazing ghost stories. This amazing city in South Carolina is known as “the Holy City,” but that hasn’t scared away the spirits that call the historic cemeteries home in this amazing town. Enjoy some walking tours of haunted locations including the Unitarian Church graveyard.
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States, which means it should have more haunted stories than any other city. Experience the haunted nature of this city during the Halloween season and see what it has to offer. You’ll hear about colonial conflicts, pirates, and Civil War violence, which all helped shape the city. The haunted trolley tour might be perfect for you as you view the eerie Tolomato Cemetery or listen to the ghosts of yellow fever victims at the Old City Gate. Don’t miss the spookiest of St. Augustine landmarks, the Old Jail.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Another of the top choices when the subject of spooks, voodoo, and frights comes to mind is New Orleans. This amazing city is known for some amazing parties but is also the location of many eerie landmarks, including the LaLaurle Mansion and the French Quarter. These are two locations where many people have reported seeing or hearing spirits in this amazing old city. Travel to the mansion by mule-drawn carriage and check out the landmarks around the French Quarter.
These are seven of the most intriguing, haunted cities in the US where you can enjoy Halloween and the stories that go along with haunted locations.
