Boo! Got your attention? Good. The most bewitching month of the year – culminating with Halloween – is upon us. And, there’s absolutely no better place to be than in Pennsylvania, perhaps the country’s most haunted state, in October. Pull out that bucket list because you’ve got 10 new things to do in PA this month.
- Climb aboard a haunted train ride - if you dare.
New Hope Railroad Kick off your haunting season with a trip aboard New Hope & Ivyland Railroad’s Haunted Train between October 13 and Halloween. The 40 minute ride promises plenty of thrills and chills. The PG-13 adventure is strongly recommended for only those 13 and older. Click here for more information.
Please note: The dates listed here are correct for the train ride. The dates listed when you click the link are for 2016.
- Tour Eastern State Penitentiary.
Facebook/Eastern State Penitentiary Walk among the now departed souls that still reside at Eastern State Penitentiary during an eye-opening walking tour that details some of the prison’s horrific past. Keep an ear open for whispers and anguished cries during your time behind prison walls. Read more here.
- Walk through this haunted covered bridge.
Flickr/Sheri Listen for the sound of canons being fired in the distance while you travel through Sachs Covered Bridge. The bridge, said to be haunted by three executed Confederate soldiers, is a must stop for ghost hunters. But, be forewarned, you might breathe in the strong scent of cigar smoke only to find you’re all alone. Learn more here.
- Dine at this delightfully charming and haunted restaurant.
Facebook/Jean Bonnet Tavern Sit down for a scrumptious meal at Jean Bonnet Tavern, a popular spot since the 1700’s. But, just know you may not be dining alone. Along with other guests, the tavern hosts spirits. Don’t be too alarmed if you hear distant screams, plates shattering, or doors spontaneously opening and closing. It’s just your friendly spirits. Read more.
- Stroll along Blue Mist Road at night.
Flickr/Suburban Tourist For a chilling experience, take a drive down Blue Mist Road. Stop. Honk your horn three times. And, if you believe local legend, you’ll summon the spirits, including a human-dog hybrid. Click here for more information.
- Come face-to-face with ghosts and goblins on this haunted trail.
Facebook/Scary Harry’s Haunted Trail Scary Harry’s Haunted Trail will lead you through two haunted buildings and into the darkened woods. Prepare for the unexpected at every turn. Fair warning, though: No flashlights or cell phones are permitted along this eerie trail. Read more here.
- Go on a spooky overnight ghost hunt.
Flickr/Thomas Spend a night of ghost hunting - led by professional ghost hunters - at Pennhurst Asylum. Explore the grounds yourself. And, take part in seances and ghost hunting vigils. Plan your ghost hunt.
- Embark on a haunted hike.
Flickr/Tim Haines Hike along Beulah Road in Altoona, a haunted experience you won’t soon forget. Don’t be alarmed if a woman stops you, desperate to help her find her new groom. She and her groom, many years ago, died on that very road. Her body was found. The groom’s was not. Legend has it she continues to search for her love to this day. Click to read more.
- Spend the night at Philadelphia’s most haunted spot.
Flickr/Tony Beverly Mark October 28 on your calendar. That’s when those with nerves of steel can spend the night at haunted Fort Mifflin. Spend the evening wandering the prison’s halls during this paranormal investigation. Oh, you can certainly sleep if you think the spirits won’t wake you. Read more.
- Visit this out-of-this world museum.
Facebook/Mutter Museum Got a sturdy stomach? You’re gonna need it if you plan at visit to Philadelphia’s Mutter Museum. You’ll discover plenty of medical oddities at this chilling museum, including skulls, tumors, hearts, and even artificial limbs. Click here.
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New Hope Railroad
Kick off your haunting season with a trip aboard New Hope & Ivyland Railroad’s Haunted Train between October 13 and Halloween. The 40 minute ride promises plenty of thrills and chills. The PG-13 adventure is strongly recommended for only those 13 and older. Click here for more information.
Please note: The dates listed here are correct for the train ride. The dates listed when you click the link are for 2016.
Facebook/Eastern State Penitentiary
Walk among the now departed souls that still reside at Eastern State Penitentiary during an eye-opening walking tour that details some of the prison’s horrific past. Keep an ear open for whispers and anguished cries during your time behind prison walls. Read more here.
Flickr/Sheri
Listen for the sound of canons being fired in the distance while you travel through Sachs Covered Bridge. The bridge, said to be haunted by three executed Confederate soldiers, is a must stop for ghost hunters. But, be forewarned, you might breathe in the strong scent of cigar smoke only to find you’re all alone. Learn more here.
Facebook/Jean Bonnet Tavern
Sit down for a scrumptious meal at Jean Bonnet Tavern, a popular spot since the 1700’s. But, just know you may not be dining alone. Along with other guests, the tavern hosts spirits. Don’t be too alarmed if you hear distant screams, plates shattering, or doors spontaneously opening and closing. It’s just your friendly spirits. Read more.
Flickr/Suburban Tourist
For a chilling experience, take a drive down Blue Mist Road. Stop. Honk your horn three times. And, if you believe local legend, you’ll summon the spirits, including a human-dog hybrid. Click here for more information.
Facebook/Scary Harry’s Haunted Trail
Scary Harry’s Haunted Trail will lead you through two haunted buildings and into the darkened woods. Prepare for the unexpected at every turn. Fair warning, though: No flashlights or cell phones are permitted along this eerie trail. Read more here.
Flickr/Thomas
Spend a night of ghost hunting - led by professional ghost hunters - at Pennhurst Asylum. Explore the grounds yourself. And, take part in seances and ghost hunting vigils. Plan your ghost hunt.
Flickr/Tim Haines
Hike along Beulah Road in Altoona, a haunted experience you won’t soon forget. Don’t be alarmed if a woman stops you, desperate to help her find her new groom. She and her groom, many years ago, died on that very road. Her body was found. The groom’s was not. Legend has it she continues to search for her love to this day. Click to read more.
Flickr/Tony Beverly
Mark October 28 on your calendar. That’s when those with nerves of steel can spend the night at haunted Fort Mifflin. Spend the evening wandering the prison’s halls during this paranormal investigation. Oh, you can certainly sleep if you think the spirits won’t wake you. Read more.
Facebook/Mutter Museum
Got a sturdy stomach? You’re gonna need it if you plan at visit to Philadelphia’s Mutter Museum. You’ll discover plenty of medical oddities at this chilling museum, including skulls, tumors, hearts, and even artificial limbs. Click here.
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