Top 10 Haunted Places to Visit this Halloween Season

Galveston Island, Texas

This historic island is home to some spine-tingling ghost stories, including a haunted hotel, a spooky mansion, and even a cemetery walking tour.

The Stanley Hotel, Colorado

This hotel served as the inspiration for Stephen King’s “The Shining.” Visitors can take a ghost tour, sign up for a seance, or book a famously haunted room.

Savannah, Georgia

Known as the most haunted city in America, this lovely southern town is full of ghost tours, haunted inns, and eerie cemeteries.

Eastern State Penitentiary, Pennsylvania

This abandoned prison is said to be one of the most haunted places in the world, with reports of ghostly apparitions and unexplained noises.

The Myrtles Plantation, Louisiana

This charming plantation is believed to be home to over a dozen ghosts, including a young girl who died on the property in the 1800s.

Salem, Massachusetts

Famous for its witch trials, this spooky town is packed with haunted attractions, from ghost tours and haunted houses to witch trial reenactments.

Winchester Mystery House, California

This bizarre mansion was built by a widow who believed it would keep her safe from the ghosts of those killed by her family’s firearms. Visitors say the house is filled with passageways, staircases, and rooms that lead to nowhere.

The Queen Mary, California

This grand old ship, now a hotel and museum, is said to be home to dozens of ghosts, including the ghost of a sailor who was murdered on board.

The Whaley House, California

This mid-19th century house is rumored to be haunted by the restless ghosts of its former residents, including Thomas Whaley himself.

The Lizzie Borden House, Massachusetts

This bed and breakfast was once home to Lizzie Borden, who was accused of butchering her parents with an axe. Visitors can stay in the very room where the murders took place.