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Do you enjoy a good scare? If you like ghost stories and spooky movies, why not seek out the supernatural on your next vacation? eHow leads the way to haunted houses, spooky cemeteries and paranormal activity in your favorite travel destinations.
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the US, first settled back in 1630. Since that time it has seen witch hunts, the Boston Massacre, and numerous other historic and Read More
England as a whole would delight any ghost hunter, novice or professional. Steeped in history, this island was the location of numerous conflicts and Kings, murderers and Read More
Finding ghosts in Italy is not difficult. With its long and rich history and quaint local culture, you’ll see spirits from the watery depths of Venice to the Read More
Singapore is as bright and beautiful as any other big European city, testament to its resilience and spirit to thrive. The neon lights can’t hide its dark, and Read More
Australia is a fascinating and mysterious continent. The Aboriginal People, who had the land to themselves for thousands of years until the first white settlers arrived in Read More
Hawaii's "aloha spirit" is famous. However, aloha is not the only spirit you may encounter during your visit. When you tour haunted sites in Hawaii, you have a chance to Read More
Washington, DC can be a very scary place indeed--especially if you are not a fan of whatever political party happens to be in power at the time. Politicians, lobbyists, and Read More
There are lots of spooky locales to investigate for those who choose to take a ghost tour in Savannah. This Georgia city is said to be one of the most haunted in the nation. Read More
Ellicott City, a short drive from Baltimore, is known as being Maryland's most haunted smallish town (it had a population under 60,000 as of the 2000 census). It was Read More
With its history dating back to the founding of the United States, Virginia is a great destination for those who want to spend a weekend ghost-hunting. There are plenty of Read More
Mystery Spots are found throughout the U.S.--strange places where unnatural phenomena occur for unknown reasons. In a mystery spot you may see trees growing sideways, Read More
The Oregon Vortex is one of the most mysterious spots in the United States. With regular phenomena that seemingly defy the laws of physics, the Oregon Vortex has become a Read More
The Marfa lights are unexplained lights which appear in the sky outside Marfa, Texas. First reported sightings were by Comanche Indians and cowboys in the 19th century. The Read More
Known for its red rocks and metaphysical focus, Sedona, Arizona, is the home of several vortex sites. Vortexes are believed to be spiritual power centers, and are popular Read More
You don't usually hear about Sedona without also hearing about something "new-age" related. That makes sense because Sedona is arguably the new-age capital of the West. Read More
If you are planning a trip to Area 51, you should probably reconsider your plans. Since it is technically a U.S. Air Force base, you can't actually get in to Area 51. This Read More
Not many of us can forget that famous scary scene in the movie "Poltergeist" where a young boy is attacked by his crazy-looking clown doll. This magical movie moment may Read More
The Salem Witch trials of 1642 began when a young girl suddenly came down with a mysterious illness that her doctor attributed to witchcraft. Within a year, 19 people were Read More
Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world. Today visitors can see the substantial remnants of the monument, erected between approximately 3000BC Read More
The house located at 92 Second Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, became the infamous Lizzie Borden House after the gruesome murders of the original owner Andrew J. Read More
Visiting a Six Flags theme park is a summertime tradition for many families all over the United States, but the fun does not have to end with the summer. Although the parks Read More
The most famous cemetery in the world and one of the few that's an actual tourist destination, it's the final resting place of Proust, Piaf, Wilde and Mr. Mojo Risin' Read More
The Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 is perhaps the first cemetery that comes to mind when people begin talking about haunted places. Home to the famous voodoo practitioner Read More
Hunting the open fields of Latin America and Mexico, the legendary chupacabra has been attacking livestock for centuries. While its origin is often debated as man-made or Read More
The Goatman is a very local urban legend, one well-known in Prince Georges County, Maryland (PG County's other supernatural claim to fame being that it was the home of the Read More
"The Exorcist" has been around for many years, but it's still creeping people out just as much as it did when it was first released in 1973. What "Exorcist" fans may not Read More
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