For many people, Halloween is the perfect excuse to watch scary films, visit haunted mansions, and explore corn mazes. While these man-made attractions are fantastic, there are many sites around the world with a haunting past that promise a good scare. If you love the thrillingly scary side of Halloween, keep reading to discover new places to visit.
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Top 6 Haunted Outdoor Attractions
The thrill and excitement of being scared is a feeling we can’t resist, which is why every year people flock to these destinations. With the global pandemic limiting travel, many are looking for an in-state escape, which could explain why searches for “haunted places to visit near me” have increased by 180%.”
1. The Goatman Bridge / Old Alton Bridge
Goatman’s Bridge is a historic truss bridge connecting the Texas cities Denton and Copper Canyon. According to legend, the bridge is said to be haunted by a demonic half-man half-goat figure called Goatman. The Goatman will meet you if you cross the bridge at night without headlights, according to locals. Visitors who dared to cross the bridge have reported being touched, grabbed, and even having rocks thrown at them.
2. The Mothman of West Virginia / The Silver Bridge
On November 12, 1966, in Clendenin, West Virginia, there were reports of something strange in the area described as a “large flying man with ten-foot wings and glowing red eyes.” This figure would become known as the Mothman. After the Silver Bridge collapsed and killed 46 people, many conspiracy theorists linked the collapse with the Mothman. Since 2002, Point Pleasant has fully embraced its famous, spooky resident with an annual Mothman Festival and a 12-foot metallic statue and museum for tourists to visit.
3. New Orleans
Some might consider New Orleans the party city of the United States, but many flock to the Big Easy every year to immerse themselves in the US’s most haunted city. The city has a rich history and is known for its witchcraft and voodoo culture. Whether you choose to explore the French Quarter after dark or St Louis Cemetery, be careful after dark as the spirits of Madame LaLaurie or the Axeman just might come to say a not-so-friendly hello.
4. Area 51
Whether you believe in the paranormal [or not], visitors can’t deny the eerie feeling when they visit Area 51. Area 51 is a classified United States Air Force facility located within the Nevada Test and Training Range. The first reports of “unidentified flying objects” began in 1955 and have not stopped since. Warning signs, electronic surveillance, and armed guards keep the general population at bay, adding to the alien conspiracy claims.
5. Hoia-Baciu Forest
Interest in ghosts and ghouls has been rising, with ghost tourism being a popular activity in Bucharest. The capital of Romania is a booming horror hotspot known for its ghost sightings. Hoia-Baciu Forest is considered to be one of the most haunted forests in the world. Visitors have reported hearing voices, unexpected lights, skin burns, headaches, anxiety, or even fainting. Many consider Hoia-Bacui to be tormented by spirits that are haunting the woods. What makes this forest so spooky is the circle of land where nothing grows.
6. Pluckley Village
Pluckley might seem like a quaint village nestled in Kent, but it is considered to be one of the most haunted villages in the UK, according to the Guinness World Records. A ghost walk exploring haunted spots including the Church of St. Nicholas, Greystones, and Rose Court will be sure to make the hairs at the back of your arms stick up!
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Aokigahara Forest
Japan is truly a good place during Halloween Season. One of my favorite places to go to is Aokigahara Forest, as it is known as one of the scariest places you can go. Ever since the 1950s, many people have died here. Some people claim that people wander in the forest and lose their minds until they take their lives and make the forest their final resting place. Due to the number of people who committed suicide, it is known as the suicide forest.
Suicide is not even the eeriest part of this forest. It is believed that during the early times, when famine was so prevalent, families would try to lessen the number of mouths [to feed] by abandoning elderly women in the forest. Given that these elderly people cannot walk around the forest so much, they die from dehydration and hunger. This form of euthanasia is what the Japanese call Ubasute.
Ghost Tree at Pescadero Point
Fall is the prime season to enjoy the spectacular views at California’s Pebble Beach Resorts. The morning fog of summer gives way to clear skies along the California coastline. Not only can guests soak up those vistas from one of the resort’s legendary golf courses, but if they can bear to step away from the greens, they’ll find one of the most scenic drives in the world right at their doorstep.
For those drawn to autumn ghost stories, Ghost Tree at Pescadero Point is a must-visit. These pale, ghostly trees clustered along the coast at Pescadero Point evoke images of ghosts [with] their eerie, unusual appearance. There is a long-standing tale surrounding the most famous Ghost Tree on the Pebble Beach coast. Many drivers on the route claim to have seen a woman’s image, the “Lady in Lace,” in the middle of the road on dark, foggy nights.
Ripleys Believe It or Not in New York City
Ripleys Believe It or Not is one of the spookiest spots in NYC. They have some ghastly exhibits, from a two-headed calf to the first baseball bat ever used in a game, which I found creepy, but also really interesting! It’s also home to an extensive collection of shrunken heads. I heard about one of the head exhibits while I was at Ripley’s Believe It or Not. The exhibit is called the “Ripley’s Cannibal Exhibit.” It is a display of shrunken heads, which are displayed in a glass case. It is an exciting exhibit, but in my opinion, it can be upsetting to visitors who’ve never been exposed to such grotesque displays before.
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