5 Spooky Destinations to Visit this Halloween Season.”

So, with October here, this is the month when we think of the arrival of Autumn (Fall, as it’s often called). The official start of fall is near the end of September. Although that’s the official start, the temperature is still warm, the humidity, and most importantly, the changing color of the leaves. The trees are still looking like summer. As for most of us, we chose not to admit it because we’re in this sad state of mind, thinking, where did the summer go? What happened to my summer vacation? So once October rolls around, we feel a little crisp, see some leaves changing, and our favorite coffee shops start featuring pumpkin flavor. And last, Halloween, once that happens, reality sets in. The changing of the season is here at last.

With the onset of Halloween soon upon us, I searched to find some of the favorite top destinations for a spooky Halloween. From iconic legends and colorful customs to creepy locales and hair-raising stories, spooky season is here, and these iconic spots will surely get visitors in the spirit. Please note that destinations will vary depending on the sites. After various research, these destinations kept appearing.

Salem, Massachusetts

Lovingly referred to as “The Witch City,” Salem, MA, is an especially magical escape once the leaves start to change. Whether they explore the region’s dark history, hunt for things that bump in the night on a guided ghost tour, or visit the Salem Witch Museum, this East Coast destination is full of tricks and treats all year round. Adding to the town’s overall mystical aesthetic is the enthusiasm of its visitors, who love dressing up in elaborate costumes, specifically around Halloween.

Riviera Maya, Mexico

While the beaches of Mexico might not be the first to come to mind when one thinks of “spooky season, the Riviera Maya is a fan favorite come October as travelers look to experience Dia de los Muertos. Mexico’s “Day of the Dead” is a colorful celebration that honors deceased loved ones with beautiful altars, mouthwatering food, and vibrant festivities. Despite the constant reminders of death in sugar skulls and paper Mache skeletons, travelers will find Dia de los Muertos a moving and heartwarming experience.

Savannah, Georgia

Ghouls, ghouls, ghouls. As the site of countless bloody battles, deadly disease outbreaks, tragic fires, and mysterious murders, Savannah, Georgia, is one of America’s most haunted cities. And that same creepy reputation attracts hundreds of tourists each fall searching for paranormal activity in its cemeteries, Civil War-era forts, historic homes, and old saloons. Alternatively, the Noble Bones Scavenger Hunt, a spooky scavenger hunt hosted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, takes place every Saturday in October at Wormsloe State Historic Site.

New Orleans, Louisiana

One of the spookiest destinations of them all, New Orleans, with its voodoo queens, vampires, and specters, is the ultimate fall escape for lovers of the strange, dark, and unusual. And, as they marvel at ornate cemeteries and browse Crescent City’s trinkets and oddities, visitors won’t want to miss sinking their teeth into classic Creole cuisine, something they can sample in the iconic French Quarter and beyond.

Sleepy Hollow, New York

Situated just an hour north of NYC, no Halloween season is complete without experiencing the legend of the Headless Horseman in the charming village of Sleepy Hollow. Here, October is a month to remember as the entire town embraces its spine-chilling lore with haunted hayrides, lantern tours of historic graveyards, festive treats, and more.