First off, y’all know how much I love a haunted house. Airbnb is getting in on the action this Halloween by releasing a list of their spookiest listings and cities. Enjoy!
From a former morgue to a haunted cottage, there are plenty of spooky stays on Airbnb this season. Whether travelers are hoping to experience the paranormal or want to be transported into one of their favorite scary movies, below are some listings1 and a variety of cities2 that have the most mentions of “haunted” and “spooky” in their reviews:
The Spookiest Cities According to Airbnb
- Salem, MA
- Salem is known for the infamous Salem witch trials which took place in 1692. Every October, Salem is filled with Halloween enthusiasts who want to explore the historical sites. The Henry Derby House listing is located there.
- Penetanguishene, Ontario, CA
- Penetanguishene has many travelers visiting each year to stay at the haunted historic Beck House (The Haunted House Apt 301) which was built in 1885.
- Seguin, TX
- Seguin is home to the Haunted Magnolia Hotel Bed and Breakfast which was built in 1840 and is considered to be a haunted hotel in Texas.
- Savannah, GA
- The oldest city in Georgia, Savannah has several ghost tours and historic cemeteries.
- St. Augustine, FL
- As the oldest continuously occupied city in the United States, St. Augustine’s rich history has been linked to supernatural encounters and is home to various ghost tours.
- Richmond, VA
- The Hollywood Cemetery is known to make Richmond a haunted destination that some believe is home to ghosts. The Black Pine offers an immersive spooky experience.
- Hamilton, OH
- Hamilton has some spooky sites and stories of various haunts that have occurred throughout the city.
- Fullerton, CA
- There are historic buildings, restaurants, and theaters that are said to be haunted by ghosts dating back to the Victorian era. It’s also where the listing, Haunted Mansion inspired Ghostly Retreat is located.
- St. Helens, OR
- St. Helens was the filming location for Disney Channel’s Halloween classic “Halloweentown.” The city now has the “Spirit of Halloweentown” festival that takes place every October.
- Charleston, SC
- Charleston is said to be haunted by the spirits of its former residents and offers ghost tours.
- Lancaster, PA
- Lancaster is one of America’s oldest inland cities and has a list of locations that are said to be haunted.
There seems to be no shortage of spine-tingling destinations when it comes to searching for haunted cities, or looking for a destination known for witches or for being the oldest in the US travelers should be able to have a frighteningly fun time. Good job, Airbnb.
1 Listings with the most mention of Halloween, spooky, haunted, or horror, in the past 10 years in reviews
2 Cities with the most mention of Halloween, spooky, haunted, or horror, in the past 10 years in reviews
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