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As the summer sun fades away into fall, spooky season comes alive. If you’re looking for a great way to mark the most haunted time of year this Halloween—or whenever, really—here are our not-so-unlucky 13 picks for the spookiest tours in the US, from Salem to Savannah.
As one of the earliest European settlements in the US, it’s no surprise that Pensacola has some spooky stories to tell. Explore them all by bus and take in adults-only tales of terror as you pass through cemeteries and historic districts on this ghosts and graveyards tour.
Listening to ghost stories and searching for supernatural spirits is quite the way to work up a thirst, so combine horror and Halloween tipples (read: craft beers and custom cocktails) in Denver on this haunted pub crawl.
Nothing’s quite as eerie as the East Village after dark, especially not on this haunted tour that will have even skeptics questioning their stance. Explore ghostly subway stops, historic pubs, and more, all in the company of a local bartender.
Hawaii is more than beaches and bucket list experiences; it’s also home to ghosts of royalty past and one-time spots of sacrifice. Tour them all on the Big Island and use paranormal devices to track down otherworldly apparitions.
Vintage horror awaits in one of the most infamous Puritanical towns in New England—Salem. Explore the city's long and spooktacular history on this day or nighttime tour led by a local historian that will leave you bewitched.
There are plenty of things that go bump in the night in Gatlinburg, situated at the foot of the Smoky Mountains. And you can discover them all on a nighttime tour of this creepy city.
Go behind the scenes in Chicago and get a guided insight into the city’s sordid past and ghostly heyday, all while zipping about with ease on a Segway. What better way to see the Windy City?
There’s no turning back once you set sail on a creepy after-hours boat ride in Rhode Island. Backlit by flickering lanterns and led by a costumed guide, this tour brings Halloween vibes year-round.
Operated by paranormal and occult enthusiasts, this Savannah tour brings together history and haunts, ideal for spook fans short on time. Stops at top city attractions, such as the Mercer Williams House Museum, are an added bonus.
Combine Portland’s stellar craft beer scene with tales of opium dens and haunted houses in the Pacific Northwest, for an evening you’ll never forget. Complimentary beers from award-winning breweries only sweeten the deal.
From the LaLaurie Mansion to the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, this haunting tour will have you sleeping with the lights on once you’ve finished visiting the city’s spookiest after-dark spots.
Salem may be known for its witchy history—which you can of course explore too—but there’s more to this town’s spooky story than broomsticks and black cats. So, swap sorcery for voodoo and vampires in this Massachusetts town.
Modern-day Hollywood invokes a terror all of its own, but the dark past of this glitzy neighborhood and its less than glamorous secrets are also worth exploring. You might even get to speak to some spirits while you’re there.