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East Coast Escapes: Haunted Tours for Halloween Enthusiasts

By Stephanie Bontorin September 23, 2023
East Coast Escapes: Haunted Tours for Halloween Enthusiasts

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As Halloween season is approaching, spooky season enthusiasts travel to the East Coast to visit some of the real-world sites of scary books, movies, and documentaries.

This Halloween, try something different and support local businesses as you check out the top haunted tours on the East Coast!

Newport, Rhode Island

Newport Rhode Island

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Newport is a great spot for New England coastal town history tours and learning about the history of America.

Newport has its share of haunted history as well. The White Horse Tavern, which opened in 1673, is believed to be the most haunted bar in the world. People wanting to learn about the haunted history of Newport can visit this tavern.

Fans of Hocus Pocus 2 can take a stroll around Newport and see some of the filming locations!

Salem, Massachusetts

Salem Massachusetts

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With Salem being home to the infamous Witch Trials, this New England town is used to the spooktacular. Salem Witch Trials

If you’re looking for an exciting Halloween tour, The Festival of the Dead, outdoor screenings of Hocus Pocus, haunted tours, and the renowned Salem Witches’ Halloween Ball are all highly recommended.

The city knows how to put on a show, and embrace its creepy past! Be sure to respect the city while visiting!

Sleepy Hallow, New York

Sleepy Hollow New York

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Washington Irving’s Headless Horseman Legend made this iconic town in New York famous. It shouldn’t be confused with the private Sleepy Hollow Farm in Vermont.

The town offers tours of the over 300-year-old Van Cortland Manor, the historic Lyndhurst Castle, and the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The town sure knows how to do Halloween!

Don’t forget to plan a Halloween costume that goes with your running shoes for the town’s 5K Halloween costume run, The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze!

Fall River, Massachusetts

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Fans of horror and true crime will recognize Fall River as the home of famed serial killer Lizzie Borden. Tourists can spend the night in the Borden home where the murders took place to get a good fright.

Guests can participate in the festivities including Bistol’s Ghost Hunting Halloween Party. The event is dubbed the Ghost Hunting Party to celebrate the town’s history of ghost activity throughout the East Coast.

Savannah, Goergia

Savannah Georgia

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If you want to enjoy Southern hospitality and experience Halloween fun, visit the lovely town of Savannah, Georgia.

The decorating for Halloween, trick-or-treating, and spooky event attractions in the town are over the top. You can experience Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley tours and haunted history tours. If you enjoy the paranormal, you can even reserve a spot at The Marshall House, which is said to house ghosts from the Civil War, making it one of the most haunted houses in the United States.

Williamsburg, Virginia

Williamsburg Virginia

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While many people recognize Colonial Williamsburg from children’s educational trips to learn about American history, the site also celebrates ghost tours and spooky events.

Numerous historic ghost tours are offered on haunted sites and locations of the Williamsburg Witch Trials.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Pennsylvania

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Some of the best haunted locations in the East Coast are located in Philadelphia. This city of darkness and mystery has a rich history with witches and war.

An excellent tour to consider is the Dark Philly Adult Night Tour, a very spooky tour that explores subjects such as pirate ships, vampires, and insane asylums.

Charleston, South Carolina

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Charleston is a beautiful city and has a rich and interesting history. Visitors can join one of the scary tours like the Ghosts of Charleston Nighttime Walking Tour. This awesome tour goes to many haunted places around the city.

A walk through the Unitarian Church Graveyard will give tourists a good scare.

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