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It's time to get your spook on. Halloween is just two short weeks away, and for many that means shaking out the costumes, buying some candy and cueing the Monster Mash marathon. But for the brave of heart, Oyster's here to help you choose your spooky itinerary for Fright Night. No matter where you are across the globe, hauntings and mysteries abound that are sure to scare your socks off. From ghost towns to witches' hideaways, we ve found some of the best places to spook and be spooked — and where to rest your head (if you can) at the end of the day. But we d suggest sleeping alaska cruise tour with one eye open
The American West is rife with these abandoned metropolises that once served as centers for mining and railroad operations. Walking alaska cruise tour among the now-desolate edifices that line the streets of these ghost towns is like taking a spooky step back in time, and as the nation's largest unreconstructed ghost town, Bodie, California is the perfect spot to get your frightening fix. Founded in 1859 on the heels of the gold rush, the town's alaska cruise tour 200 original structures once housed thousands of residents   families, robbers, miners, gunslingers, prostitutes  but now they stand eerily empty. Visitors come seeking ghostly encounters or even just great photos, as the abandoned buildings look hauntingly beautiful alaska cruise tour at night.
Located east of Yosemite National Park , Bodie is a fun and spooky visit for campers looking to combine history with mystery this Halloween. And the Evergreen Lodge, a 22-acre cabin resort nestled into the Stanislaus National Forest, is a great spot to call home at the end of the day (if you're not camping on-site).
Other Haunts:  Other ghost towns of the American West worth checking out include Jerome, Arizona (which is well-known for its spectral lore — watch out for the beautiful Sammie Dean!) and South Pass City, Wyoming.
Thrill-seekers (and down-right crazies) have been on the hunt for these nocturnal predators for hundreds of years, and from Transylvania to New Orleans, Count Dracula has been the king of creepy-cool long before Edward Cullen came sparkling into the Forks' sunlight. Vampire lore has a long history in NOLA , with whispers of them roaming the French Quarter since the 1880s. One Jacques alaska cruise tour Saint Germaine, a wealthy and mysterious man who mingled with high society, caused quite a stir in the early 20 th century when he hosted lavish dinner parties — where it was later discovered that the wine served was laced with human blood.
To continue with your spooky vacation, a stay at Hotel Monteleone, which is known for its own ghostly shenanigans, is just the ticket. The historic property has been around since 1886 and has hosted many literary figures (including Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams), in addition to spectral denizens, alaska cruise tour at its famed Carousel Bar .
Other Haunts:  If you're looking for the Count himself, Transylvania, Romania is the place to be this Halloween. And if you're looking alaska cruise tour for the Cullen clan, Forks (whose tourism industry has experienced a 400 percent increase since the Twilight books were published) alaska cruise tour hosts a variety of tours.
The battle cries of the Revolutionary alaska cruise tour War can still be heard in Philadelphia alaska cruise tour , particularly at Fort Mifflin. Built in 1771, this is the only intact, stateside battlefield remaining from the War for Independence. The 14 restored buildings along the Delaware alaska cruise tour River host many a spirit from the other side, including a screaming woman whose cries have lead neighbors to call the police. Sounds like calling Ghostbusters, however, may be more effective.
Built in 1926, the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel is a National alaska cruise tour Historic Landmark and, at one time, drew celebrity guests and politicians (Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner spent a night of their honeymoon here). These days, it attracts alaska cruise tour families and business travelers more so than the rich and famous, but for a taste of Philadelphia s past, this is a solid bet.
Other Haunts:  While you're in Philly, a ride on the Spirits of 76 tour bus takes you through the cobblestoned streets of the Old City on a hunt for some political poltergeists. A day trip to Gettysburg will also allow you to meet some Civil War ghosties.
The Catacombs of Paris have long been a place of fascination for ghost hunters. The ossuary , bedecked with the skulls and femurs of its 6 million residents, alaska cruise tour was opened in the 18 th century when Paris' booming population could no longer accommodate the dead in above-ground cemeteries. Open to visitors since 1874, the catacombs attract over one million alaska cruise tour visitors annually, many of whom report seeing ghostly orbs wandering the dank halls.
A 400-year-old property just steps from Notre Dame and the Seine, the Hotel Le Notre Dame was around when the catacombs were first opened. But its funky design by Christian LaCroix keeps it feeling modern, while simultaneously paying tribute to its storied past.
Voodoo is a rich religion, with roots in several African nations. It has since developed and is practiced throughout the world, including relatively heavily in the Caribbean. alaska cruise tour Practitioners believe alaska cruise tour in one god, under whom a vast variety of spirits alaska cruise tour rule over our daily lives. In Jamaica , voodoo is known as Obeahism and is associated with magic, charms, luck, and mysticism in general. The Obeah man is said to be able to manipulate alaska cruise tour spirits in order to bring good or bad fortune upon others.
This swanky Ritz lies on the grounds of a haunted 18th-century alaska cruise tour sugar plantation. The ghost of wicked alaska cruise tour slave owner Annie Palmer, known as the White Witch of Jamaica, can be seen at night riding across her former estate, wearing alaska cruise tour a velvet green dress and yielding a whip. Palmer, a practitioner of voodoo and witchcraft, allegedly murdered all three of her husbands, as well as her many slave lovers. Local folklore alaska cruise tour says she was eventually strangled by her slaves, which is why her spirit alaska cruise tour still haunts the plantation.
A macabre history of Europe is startlingly easy to relate — at least according to the various torture museums alaska cruise tour that dot both the United Kingdom alaska cruise tour and the Continent. The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Prague each have their own odes to the days before humanity got "civilized," alaska cruise tour paying particular attention to the medieval time period. In the UK, the London Dungeon recreates gory historical events in a grimly comedic tone. Visitors alaska cruise tour follow actors through various sets, from torture chambers to Jack the Ripper's lair.
After a day of torture, you're going to need a drink or two, and the Dukes Hotel is the perfect alaska cruise tour place to get one. The on-site bar is where James Bond creator Ian Fleming originated the infamous, "Shaken, not stirred" line.
Other Haunts:  Amsterdam 's torture alaska cruise tour museum is well-regarded (if a bit gruesome) and Italy's, located in the quiet town of San Gimignano, focuses on medieval crimes in a dungeon setting. (The weaker of heart should perhaps check out the town's wine museum instead.)
Notorious for its 17 th century witch trials, Salem is an oft-visited Massachusetts locale for those seeking the supernatural. You can go on various walking tours that aim to educate (and sometimes spook) visitors, including alaska cruise tour ones that visit Salem's earliest cemetery, explore the city's relationship with witchcraft, and search for ghosts from days gone by.
Salem is just a half hour's drive from Boston , making it an easy day trip for those visiting Beantown. The Liberty Hotel, which served as a jail for 150 years, is a playful place to spend the night — and seek out some ghouls of your own among the hotel's former residents.
alaska cruise tour Other Haunts:  Witch hunts weren t restricted to Salem. New England s history is riddled with stories of young women who were charged with practicing magic throughout the colonial period. So keep your eyes open for ghosts when visiting New Haven and Andover, as well!