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Hello, travelers!

As Halloween is around the corner, I found myself useful to show you guys 10 places in USA where you should spend the Halloween night this year. More and more people will book their holiday from today until the night of the Halloween, so be quick.

10. Savannah, GA

If you are interested in spending your night in a haunted city, Savannah should be on your “Visit checklist”, with no regrets. Where to go:

• The Moon River Brewing Company is one of the most haunted hotspots in the city. Guests often see a woman dressed in white, lingering by the staircase. She is known to play games on the staff, perhaps testing their courage. 

• The Pirates House was once a boarding residence for sailors but has since been converted into a family-friendly restaurant. Sailors who stayed at the house were routinely drugged, kidnapped, and forced to set sail. Some say their spirits still haunt the restaurant. 
• The Marshall House on Broughton Street is one of the most haunted hotels in the world. Used during a yellow fever outbreak as a makeshift hospital, many of the spirits who died there continue to linger.

If that gave you the chills, you can enjoy it by ebooking your holiday in here and live the terrifying experience of sleeping in a haunted hotel.

9. Saint augustine, Fl

If you are more on the sunny side of the USA, Saint Augustine, Florida is a destination you should visit this week.

Known as the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine has a unique energy. The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is haunted by a drowning victim, a young girl who met her end there on the sunny shore.

Once you are there, do not forget to visit these places:

• FLAGLER COLLEGE – PONCE DE LEON HALL.

Long before Ponce de Leon Hall became part of Flagler College it was Ponce de Leon Hotel. It is said that on the fourth floor of the building lived Henry Flagler’s mistress.

Many students and staff members who have been to that floor of Ponce de Leon Hall claim it is possible to catch a glimpse of Henry Flagler’s face.

Most of the paranormal activity revolves around his mistress’s former room. There is such an eerie and uneasy feeling in that room no one will stay in it.

The lights in that room randomly turn on and off at will as well. Furthermore people have heard what sounds like a woman crying in that room, as well as other odd noises.

• 26 TOQUE PLACE.

The house that resides at 26 Toque Place once served as a servants quarters. It was moved to its current location after the main house on the estate burned to the ground.

People have experienced different activity in the home. There are stories saying the walls bleed while a mirror in one of the home’s bathrooms displays the word “hi” randomly.

Ghost hunters have said they have witnessed the ghost of an old woman on the property as well as seeing a little girl who had been shot in the head and a little boy sitting on the front steps.

Although the activity had stopped for a time, renovations to the property appear to have caused the paranormal activity to return.

Is it intriguing to you? If so, book your horror holiday as long as you can.

8. GETTYSBURG, PA

If you are a history freak, this city is just for you. With a rich, horrifying history, Gettysburg is a haunted city that intrigues the visitors.

• DEVIL’S DEN. Devil’s Den is an area of the Gettysburg Battlefield which saw heavy fighting on the second day of the battle. It is now believed to be one of the most active areas of the battlefield in terms of paranormal activity and it is one of the most haunted locations in Gettysburg as a whole.
•  TILLIE PIERCE HOUSE INN. Another one of the most haunted inns in Gettysburg would have to be the Tillie Pierce House Inn. If you recognise the name Tillie Pierce, then it is probably because she became very well known for writing a book that detailed her experiences and the aftermath of the battle of Gettysburg.
• THE DANIEL LADY FARM. The Daniel Lady Farm was used during the Civil War as a field hospital for the Confederate Army, and General Ewell’s Second corps, so it is really no surprise that this is considered to be one of the most haunted places in Gettysburg.

Book a room in the haunted city while it is still available.

7. WASHINGTON, D.C.

• The White House is said to be one of the most haunted houses in the United States.  Past presidents continue to roam its halls.  Abraham Lincoln is said to haunt the Lincoln Bedroom. While, President William Henry Harrison, who died in The White House, reportedly haunts the attic. Former first ladies have also been spotted, including Abigail Adams and Dolly Madison.
• THE OCTAGON HOUSE
• OLD STONE HOUSE. The Old Stone House (3051 M Street NW) was built in 1765 by Christopher and Rachel Layman. However, it was sold to a wealthy widow named Cassandra Chew in 1767 who carried out some major renovations adding a kitchen extension to the rear in 1767, then a second floor sometime between 1767 and 1775, and a third floor in the 1790s.

Book a room in The Old Stone House.

6. SALEM, MA

Salem is most known for its infamous witch trials. Nineteen innocent lives were taken under the guise of witchcraft. It is said that the ghosts of these “witches” still loom about the city. Bridget Bishop, the first hanging victim, haunts the local seafood shop. Howard Street Cemetery is haunted by Giles Corey, a man whose life was lost by the application of great stones. Starting in 1982, Salem Haunted Happenings first began celebrating these spirits with magic and psychic readings. If you want a magical night, through the witches, book your room as long as it is available.

5. PORTLAND, OR

Portland is known for great art, live music and haunted places.  The Shanghai Tunnels are the most prominent paranormal hot spots in the city. Used in the 1800s, the underground tunnels were used to transport goods—most of which were illegal. Local lore tells of kidnap victims, led through the tunnels and onto awaiting ships. Many of these sailors were never heard from again. Visitors routinely meet their spirits in the local pubs and music venues. Take your luggage and book a place in the city.

4.CHICAGO, IL

With a long history of violence and gore, Chicago is now one of America’s most haunted cities.Mob hits, serial killers, and fire have all left a deep and chilling mark upon the land.  

The Nederlander Theater was the site of a massive fire in 1903 that killed hundreds of patrons. Many believe that the alley behind the building is home to these unfortunate souls. 

Chicago is also home to “Murder Castle,” the residence ofH. H. Holmes, the country’s first serial killer. Although the building was torn down and another put in its place, strange happenings still occur, especially in the basement. 

The site of Al Capone’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, known today as the Clark Street Bar, continues to haunt the city.  Visitors have felt the presence of the slain shooting victims nearby to the spot. Book your holiday before it ends.

3. SANTA FE, NM

Santa Fe was established in 1607 and is the second oldest city founded by European colonists. A city built over an abandoned Tanoan Indian village and burial grounds; Santa Fe is rife with unfinished business. These burial grounds were paved over to make room for a city, and the souls buried there are restless. 

If you travel to Alto Street, a headless horseman can be seen riding his horse down the Santa Fe River. It’s said he lost his head after a picking a fight with a local witch. 

Another spot for paranormal activity is the Laguna Pueblo Mission. A murdered priest’s coffin habitually resurfaces, rising out of the earth with no explanation.  If you want to spend your holiday in the sunny Santa Fe, book your room now.

2. PHILADELPHIA, PA

Philadelphia is where the United States began. Famous lives and deaths have shaped this haunted location. 

One paranormal hot spot is the infamous Eastern State Penitentiary. Although no executions took place there, inmates often committed suicide due to mistreatment and solitary confinement. Two deceased guards appear from time to time, managing the grounds as if still on duty. 

On the streets of Philly’s historic district, visitors have reported seeing a very famous ghost- Benjamin Franklin. Another haunted location is The Betsy Ross House. Here, renowned flag maker, Betsy Ross, wanders the halls in search of her lost husband and children.  Book a place in here to check out the city of Philadelphia.

1. New orleans

The winner of this list is the famous New Orleans. If you are a fan of The Originals and Vampire Diaries, you should visit the city of New Orleans. A place full of vampires, voodoo, witches and everything you want to see, you will find in this old, vintage city with an amazing architecture and history.

• OLD ABSINTHE HOUSE
• ST LOUIS CEMETERY NO 1
• THE GARDETTE-LAPRETRE MANSION
• THE JIMANI HOUSE
•  THE BEAUREGARD-KEYES HOUSE

Find yourself a room to book in The Beauregard-Keyes House, where you will be sleeping in an old building, full of mysteries and spirits that will visit you now and then.