Haunted Houses

For those who loved the original "Haunted Mansion" game for the Atari 2600, the 2011 release of an updated version of the game for the Nintendo Wii was a welcome addition to the video game…

In July 2010, Nexon released the Big Bang, or BB, patch for the online role-playing game, "MapleStory." Along with providing a revamped leveling system and substantial graphics overhaul, the…

In the Wii action game, "Scooby-Doo: First Frights," players take on the roles of the Scooby-Doo gang as they relive some of their earliest missions. At one point in the game, two of your…

The "Haunted House" is a bonus area in the multiplayer online action game "Poptropica." It is not as big as the main islands in the game, but can still provide a challenge,…

The Toy Workshop is a section of the Haunted House in the massively multiplayer online role-playing game “MapleStory.” It contains the non-player character Jonas, who is essential to the…

Halloween is a time for spooky ghosts, grim goblins, leering jack-o-lanterns and mewing black cats. Bring the magic and mystery of Halloween into your classroom by planning Halloween and…

The Haunted House level of "Poptropica" gives you access to a skill that's rarely available in this game: the ability to fly. No haunted house is complete without a witch and her flying…

Any house can be haunted. Not the furniture-flying, bleeding-walls, children-sucked-into-the-television type of haunting, but the haunting that shows in subtle signs of what paranormal experts call an…

If you are looking to gain some quick experience in the massively multi-player online role-playing game "MapleStory," the enemy known as Dead Scarecrow is worth seeking out. This level 50…

"Poptropica" is an virtual world created for children to explore and learn in a safe online environment. The "Islands" of "Poptropica" provide most of its gameplay, but…

The kid-friendly browser-based adventure game "Poptropica" is chock-full of creatively designed levels and challenging puzzles. Players who are interested in experiencing everything the game…

The "Haunted House" mini game from Poptropica was released in October 2009. The ghost cat in the game asks you to find four objects, including the draught of the dead, some ice, a lantern…

"Poptropica" is an online virtual world developed by Family Education Network, the makers of FunBrain. Since fall 2007, children all over the world have been encouraged to play and interact…

The Haunted House Association estimates that there are over 1,200 haunted attractions charging admission in the United States. That being said, the haunted house is one of the most iconic images…

Big Boo's Haunt, the haunted house in "Super Mario 64" is one of the more puzzle-based courses in the early part of the game. To access it, you need to have 12 Power Stars. The course consists of a…

The islands of Poptropica offer fantastical places to explore, mind-teasing puzzles, and hours of online fun and adventure. While on your journey through the virtual map of Poptropica, you have the…

When players in "Poptropica," an online game, reach the Haunted House, they need to find and use an ax to obtain items. A knight in the house holds the ax. The Haunted House is one of the many areas…

"New Super Mario Bros." is a game that hearkens back to the classic days of side-scrolling platformers starring everyone's favorite plumbers, Mario and Luigi. The game is divided into eight colorful…

Haunted houses and Halloween go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you want to create your own haunted house to frighten people during the Halloween season, you may want to divide the house…

Haunted houses are a great way to celebrate Halloween, since they can be made as scary or as cute as you need to suit the audience that is coming to the party. Twist the idea of the haunted house and…

Dark legends abound in Michigan, and tales of ghostly wanderers, spectral ships, demonic possessions and haunted locales are commonplace. Michigan is home to many supposedly haunted homes, churches,…

Gallipolis Ferry is approximately 15 minutes from the Point Pleasant area of West Virginia. Famous for the collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967, Point Pleasant was thought by locals to be haunted by…

Meso-America is the region consisting of present-day Belize, Guatemala, middle and southern Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador. This part of the world is known for its rich cultural history. Three of…

Hawkins County is a rural county nestled in the secondary ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains in east Tennessee. The county is one of the oldest in the state, having been established in 1787. Many of…

Contemporary home designs come in many different forms. You could perhaps find hundreds, if not thousands, of different contemporary home designs. However, certain trends do exist, and these…

Bathhouses have been around for more than two millennium. The oldest Roman bathhouse was built in the 4th century A.D. and is preserved today in the volcanic ash of Pompeii. Japanese bathhouses were…

In the southeast region of Florida, the town of Okeechobee is famous for its speckled perches and spectacular wildlife. Townsfolk and tourists in the Okeechobee area can expect a friendly and relaxed…

Western Pennsylvania, which includes the greater Pittsburgh area, offers a wide variety of haunted mansions and "fright night" festivals during October, the month of Halloween. These attractions…

Wilton Manors, Fla., is a small town of only 2 square miles. It is known as the "Island City" because of its placement near Middle River. The rapidly developing neighborhood lies close to historic…

The town of Butler is the county seat of Butler County, Pennsylvania. The area is located north of Pittsburgh on the western side of the state. The area surrounding Butler has many reports of haunted…

Chicago has been called one of the most haunted cities. The area has a violent past, with fire, shipwrecks and gangland murders. With such a history, often comes paranormal activity. There are many…

The belief in the paranormal is belief in the afterlife, ghosts and hauntings. There have been a few places in Monroe County, Tennessee that have had some sort of paranormal activity, according to…

Seattle is a large city located in King County, Washington. Visitors to the area can take in commonly known sights like Mount Ranier and the Space needle, but individuals who are looking for some…

Several spots in the Midwestern state of Indiana report hauntings and strange occurrences, with many of them located in the northern part of the state. Some of the places are private and do not…

The southwestern portion of Michigan has sandy Lake Michigan beaches, wineries, lots of championship golf and even skiing during the winter. But this area also has a darker, more mysterious side.…

There is no shortage of spine-tingling tales to go around in the South, and Tennessee is a prime example. There are more ghost stories circulating through the communities of the Volunteer State than…

In today's world of mystery and curiosity, vacationing in exotic locations just isn't enough for some people. Some adrenaline junkies want more--like real-life ghost experiences. Although the United…

Finding a local house that is "haunted" can be a fun activity to do, whether it's Halloween or not. There are many websites that have a list of haunted houses around the country, according to…

Nashville is more than just the home of country music. It is also the home of stories of ghosts who roam the halls of houses in the area. From Civil War soldiers to apparitions sighted at the home of…

If you are a fan of "Ghost Hunters," "Paranormal State" or "Ghost Adventures," you may have reached a point where just watching these shows on TV is not enough. If you wish to visit a haunted house…

Pennsylvania is a state steeped in history. Fierce battles were fought on the state's soil, and there's no doubt history was made in the Keystone State. All of this adds up to an atmosphere that lends…

New Orleans is an alluring city filled with mystery, culture and history. Vast mansions fill the elegant Garden District, while the quaint streets of the French Quarter come alive with jazz music when…

Tennesseans have long been familiar with ghosts. Columbia and Franklin are filled with historic haunted sites. The Carnton Mansion, the Carter House and Cemetery, Fire Tower Hill and even the Columbia…

Galena, Illinois, is full of history and ghosts. In the 1850s, this sleepy little town was a hub of activity thanks to the lead industry. When the lead ran out, mines closed down and the town's…

Thrill seekers looking for haunted houses with actual historical accounts of spooky activity within need look no further than Michigan. The Wolverine State is home to lots of homes with a paranormal…

Tennessee is home to many haunted places, including battlefields, cemeteries, schools and even railroads. It also has been home to many haunted houses, some of which still remain. Do not investigate…

Michigan is known as the "Wolverine State," but it just might as well be known as the "Zombie State" or the "Crazy Madman with a Butcher Knife State." There are tons of haunted houses located in…

Obtaining permission to investigate a haunted house is essential, as you don't want to run the risk of possibly being charged with trespassing. This could mean the potential of being sued or arrested.…

Perhaps you hear a thump in the night, or items mysteriously disappear and reappear. Some people blame their kids or the neighbors, but other people suspect that a paranormal force or presence is…

Haunted houses have been a part of America's culture for centuries. Various attractions and naturally creepy hot spots are popping up all over, promising historic hauntings for large groups to enjoy.…

Since you have stopped by to read this,then I am assuming that your house is haunted.Or maybe that of a friend.Do you have ghosts?You hope to free this house from haunting.You no longer wish to live…

Polls consistently show that a large percentage of the world's population believes in spirits or supernatural happenings, and the Gothic image of the haunted house continues to have a hold on our…

Houses with a dark or tragic history can be found all over the world, and some of them are purported to be haunted by unquiet spirits. You may wish to locate one near you, either for a fun bit of…

Starting a aunted house research group can be a very interesting business. There are many considerations that should be made before starting such a group, however.

If you've grown too old to go trick-or-treating, you can still participate in the holiday by providing some fun for your neighborhood children. Nothing says Halloween like a haunted house. If you want…

While most people want the spirits removed from a home, it is possible to live in peace in a haunted house. First, you should make sure that the presence is willing to share the house, and then you…

Starting with a basic house, you can easily turn your drawing into a spooky haunted house. Even if you don't think you draw well, you can incorporate some basic and simple elements into your picture…

Do you ever hear bump in the night? Do you ever have cold chills for no reason? Maybe your house is haunted. If you have any of these signs your house may be.

Haunted houses are a tourist draw in many states and cities. Everyone seems to like a good scare. Finding a haunted house in California to visit is as easy as visiting your travel agent or doing…

New England is rich in history. It also has many haunted houses. Finding one won't be a problem, but narrowing the search down to a few you would like to visit will be difficult. There are many famous…

Haunted houses are a fun activity for Halloween, but purported real haunted houses can be found in most states and counties all year long. Some cities have haunted houses that are famous and easy to…