How to Find New England Haunted Houses

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 in New England, and also some lesser known ones that worth visiting. Here is how to find haunted houses to visit in New England.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Determine what type of haunted house you would like to see. There are those that are tourist attractions, which will usually include guided tours and gift shops. There are also haunted houses off the beaten path, that offer a less streamlined, but maybe more authentic, experience.

2. Look for a listing of haunted houses in New England. This can be done by an Internet search or by speaking with a travel agent.

3. Decide which haunted houses in New England you would like to visit. There are many listed. Many large cities, such as Boston, have tours of haunted houses within the city.

4. Find others who are interested in haunted houses. Ask them for recommendations of haunted houses in New England. Word-of-mouth recommendations are often the best.

5. Plan your trip around the schedule of the haunted house. Many haunted houses in New England are only open seasonally.

6. Ask around during your trip. Many times the local residents know of haunted houses that aren't on the tours or in the brochures. These local finds can be some of the best haunted houses.

Tips & Warnings

• New England has many haunted houses to visit. Some are no longer haunted but have a wonderful history of past haunting. Don't miss these great houses.
• State tourism boards and local chambers of commerce have great information on haunted houses that are open to the public.
• Prepare to be scared. You and others in your party need to be ready for the chance that you may encounter an apparition on your tour. It may not be suitable for small children.

Resources

• Haunted Houses Listed by State
• Ghost Tours in Boston