American Spirit

While there is a lot to be scared about these days, Halloween is the “fun” kind of scary! This Halloween season, stretch your legs and go on a little road trip to find some American Spirit!

While our country is quite young, there is no shortage of super haunted haunted places are the country. From creepy prisons to full on towns with an eerie past, maybe this year you skip the theme park and head out on a Halloween themed vacation.

Taking a fun trip with friends or family on a spooktacular adventure this time of year is a great way to shake things up and celebrate the ghoulish festivities in a way you never have before. Plus, you can explore local eateries, festivals and other fun points of interest along the way or at your destination.

Here’s my list of the top 20 scariest places in America!

• Gettysburg Battlefield, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania  (Check out our Philly round upon where to dine!)
• LaLaurie House, New Orleans, Louisiana  (Check out our New Orleans round up on where to dine!)
• The Bell Witch Cave, Adams, Tennessee (Check out our Memphis, Nashville and Chattanooga round up on where to dine!)
• The Whaley House, San Diego, California  (Check out our San Diego round up on where to dine!)
• The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado (Check out our Denver and Boulder round up on where to dine!)
• The Winchester House, San Jose, California (Check out our San Francisco round up on where to dine!)
• Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Louisville, Kentucky
• The Stranahan House, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Check out our Ft. Lauderdale round up on where to dine!)
• Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  (Check out our Philly round up on where to dine!)
• The White House, Washington D.C.  (Check out our D.C round up on where to dine!)
• Saint Augustine Lighthouse, St. Augustine, Florida  (Check out our St. Augustine round up on where to dine!)
• Congelier House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Mount Misery Road, West Hills, New York
• Franklin Castle, Cleveland, Ohio
• The Queen Mary, Long Beach, California (Check out our Long Beach round up on where to dine!)
• Hull House, Chicago, Illinois  (Check out our Chicago round up on where to dine!)
• The Lincoln Theater, Decatur, Illinois  (Check out our Chicago round up on where to dine!)
• Lemp Mansion, St. Louis , Missouri (Check out our Kansas City round up on where to dine!)
• Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois  (Check out our Chicago round up on where to dine!)
• The Myrtles Mansion, St. Francisville, Louisiana (Check out our New Orleans round up on where to dine!)

And if you want a spooky getaway that’s more than just a few spots, this time of year is especially creepy in:

• Savannah, Georgia– Savannah Ghost Tour
• New Orleans, Louisiana
• Charleston, South Carolina
• St. Augustine, Florida
• Salem, Massachusetts
• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
• Galveston, Texas
• Casadegga, Florida

If you choose to check out some of these fright filled, historic landmarks, make sure to save room for yummy eats!  Happy Halloween!!