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Halloween Hotspots: 6 Must-Visit Destinations for Spooky Fun

ByMasha Wasilewsky

Perhaps you would like to try something different this Halloween. You could even be interested in experiencing Halloween somewhere new. Appealing destinations await. You could go on a memorable journey to an exciting place for spooky fun. There are places in the United States and beyond with a variety of activities. In Massachusetts, Salem is a popular Halloween destination with festivities during all of October. In Tennessee, you can travel to Adams to learn about a legendary and dramatic witch.

In New York, you can experience literature written in the past spookily infusing the present. In Scotland, you can experience a city Halloween in Edinburgh. You can also commune with mysterious legends in nature at Loch Ness. In France, Paris features spooky historical landmarks perfect for Halloween visits.

1. Three Halloween Destinations in the United States

One place you could visit in the United States is Salem, Massachusetts. Salem is known for the 1692 witch trials that took place there. According to Generali Global Assistance, Salem is “practically the epicenter of witchcraft lore.” Salem provides many Halloween activities. These activities are available throughout October. The Haunted Happenings Festival, for instance, has more than fifty events and lasts through the month. You can participate in costume competitions or watch a Halloween parade. Cuddlynest explains that Salem “draws over 500,000 visitors during spooky season.”

Another witch-related location you could visit is Adams, Tennessee. Adams is the site of the legend of the Bell Witch. Generali Global Assistance states: “The Bell Witch haunting is a tale of malevolent supernatural forces.” During the nineteenth century, a meddling and supernaturally attuned spirit caused the Bell family problems.  This spirit, Generali Global Assistance explains, is “believed to be that of a vengeful witch.” You can go to the Bell Witch Cave and even take a tour.

Another legend-related destination you could choose is Sleepy Hollow, New York. This is where “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving takes place. According to Cuddlynest, “Sleepy Hollow… has fully embraced its connection to Washington Irving’s masterpiece.” Halloween events are plentiful, as are events drawing inspiration from the story. You can check out the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. Cuddlynest states that this features more than “7,000 professionally carved pumpkins.” You can also traverse the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery on a haunted hayride.

2. Two Possible Locations in Scotland

In Scotland, you can go to Edinburgh. According to Generali Global Assistance, “Edinburgh’s cobbled streets and ancient architecture exude an aura of mystique.” There are ghost tours and catacombs. You can also visit Edinburgh Castle. Plenty of Halloween atmosphere is available. Generali Global Assistance states: “Be prepared to hear tales of restless spirits and specters.”

You can also go to Loch Ness. This loch is known for Nessie, a monster thought to exist in its waters. According to Generali Global Assistance, “the loch also harbors another layer of intrigue.” The area surrounding the loch is misty and replete with an otherworldly atmosphere. Beside the loch are the Urquhart Castle ruins. You can sense, according to Generali Global Assistance, “centuries of myths and legends.”

3. An Atmospheric Halloween in Paris

In France, Paris can be a place to experience Halloween spookiness. For instance, like Edinburgh, Paris has catacombs. Generali Global Assistance states: “Paris holds secrets in its catacombs, ancient cathedrals, and graveyards.” You can, for example, visit Notre-Dame Cathedral. You can take in the grandeur of the cathedral’s Gothic architecture. According to Generali Global Assistance, this cathedral “has been the backdrop for various ghostly sightings.”

Places to Travel for Spooky Fun

You can find an array of spooky and engaging activities when you travel for Halloween. Many places can offer connections to memorable legends and events. Places can also provide fun things to do when you visit. In the United States, you can take part in Halloween events in Salem, Massachusetts. You can also learn about the Bell Witch in Adams, Tennessee. Additionally, you can connect with a written legend in Sleepy Hollow, New York. For a Halloween in Scotland, you can visit Loch Ness or Edinburgh. You can also check out mysterious locations found throughout Paris, France.

Masha Wasilewsky joins Total Apex from the education sphere. She has taught in the United States, Italy, and Thailand. In addition, she has been a writer in the EdTech space.

She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Pomona College and an M.A.T. in English Education from Boston University. She also holds an M.A. in English from Middlebury College's Bread Loaf School of English and an M.Ed. in Arts in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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