It’s spooky season! If you love all things Halloween like I do, these East Coast towns are a must-see during October. From haunted hotels to pumpkins galore, here are the best places to visit for Halloween lovers.
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem has a dark history of haunted happenings dating back to the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. More recently, Salem was also the setting for the now legendary Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus. I’m not the only one that considers this one of the best places to visit for Halloween. It’s filled to the brim with tourists in October, but I say it’s worth it to catch a glimpse of the movie’s film locations!
Kenova, West Virginia
West Virginia is home to the famous Kenova pumpkin house featuring a whopping 3,000 pumpkins on display in October. The town of Kenova also partners with neighboring town Cenoda for the annual C-K Autumnfest featuring bake-offs, crafts, and more fall fun. Basically, it’s the perfect place to get in the Halloween mood.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Historically, The Big Easy is known to be full of paranormal activity. After all, this is a city where above-ground cemeteries and voodoo practice are commonplace. Thousands of visitors flock to New Orleans for their Halloween celebrations each year. Take a haunted tour of the French Quarter or attend a vampire ball.
Louisville, Kentucky
Iroquois Park in Louisville is home to the popular Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, featuring 5,000 carved pumpkins nestled among the trees. Originally, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular began in Massachusetts in 1988. Now Kentucky’s version draws huge crowds for Halloween. As a result, the event runs a month long so you have plenty of opportunities to see this spooky sight.
Sleepy Hollow, New York
Best known for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving, Sleepy Hollow is high up there on my bucket list for Halloween. There is plenty to do in Sleepy Hollow throughout September and October. For example, you can brave the lantern cemetery tours, haunted hayrides, and a Halloween parade. Most importantly, a walk across the Headless Horseman Bridge make this worth a trip.
Savannah, Georgia
Lastly, we can’t forget Savannah! The Travel Channel has listed Savannah, Georgia among America’s most haunted cities. Cobblestone streets and haunted hotels filled with paranormal activity make this one of the best places to visit for Halloween lovers. In other words, you won’t be able to sleep on your stay here.
Of course, there are many more towns I haven’t mentioned that embrace Halloween. Let me know your favorite Halloween traditions near you in the comments below! If you’re planning to drive to any of these spooky spots, make sure you’re prepared with these road trip essentials.
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