How to Find Northwestern Haunted Houses

Haunted houses are tourist draws--especially around Halloween. Everyone seems to love the scare of a good haunted house. The Northwestern United States is not as old as some parts of the country, but you should still be able to find some great haunted houses to visit.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Locate other local haunted house enthusiasts. Personal recommendations are great sources of information when looking for a haunted house to visit.

2. Research the internet and your local library. There is a great deal of information on the internet about places to visit that are haunted. There are also many books written about this very topic.

3. Hatchett House and the Forrest of Fears in Portland. Both of these haunted houses are major attractions during the fall. The website, Portland Haunts (link in Resources below) is also a great guide to all of the haunted houses in the area.

4. Decide where and when you would like to visit. Some haunted houses you may find are only open at certain times of the year. This is especially true in the northwest where winter weather may play a role. The Pittock Mansion in Portland, for example, is closed the month of January.

Tips & Warnings

• Haunted houses may be haunted but during your visit you may not see any spirits. Call ahead and ask when the best time to visit may be to increase your chances.
• There are more than haunted houses in the north west. Little Bighorn Battlefield is said to have the ghosts of the battle. Boot Hill Cemetery in Idaho is also said to be haunted.
• Go prepared when visiting the haunted house you have found to visit. It may not be suitable for small children.

Resources

• Haunted Houses listed by state
• The ghost of WA and OR has tours.
• Portland haunted house guide.