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California doesn’t have the kind of haunted architectural history you’ll find in Greece or Egypt, or, hell, even New England, but it has been around long enough to experience its fair share of booms and busts, natural- and human-caused disasters, disappearing resources, and just plain old bad breaks.

The 15 Creepiest Abandoned Places in California

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Spend 15 minutes reading up on the history of literally any city in the US, and you can reasonably conclude that the place is at least marginally haunted.

These Ultra-Spooky Ghost Tours Just Launched in 12 New U.S. Cities

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If Italy’s ancient walls could talk, there would be so much the old country might whisper.

The 9 Creepiest Ghost Towns in Italy

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It’s fair to say that Dracula’s Castle—practically teetering atop a steep cliff in Transylvania—is dramatic.

The Real Dracula Castle in Transylvania Throws the Best Halloween Party

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Every year, people from all over the country flock to the bona fide hub of horrors: Salem, Massachusetts.

13 Spooky Ways to Celebrate Halloween This Year in Salem, Massachusetts 

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The Spookiest Halloween Parties and Events in Boston This Year

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The Creepiest, Most Mysterious Haunted Hotels in Every State

Philadelphia

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The Most Horrifying Haunted Houses Near Philadelphia

Washington DC

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The fall season is officially upon us, and with it has brought a bevy of seasonally appropriate events designed to both thrill and delight.

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It’s been a minute since we’ve had the opportunity to go indoors and have the crap scared out of us.

8 Truly Terrifying Haunted Houses Near Boston

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San Francisco came of age as a fairly lawless city, so it’s no surprise that, despite its relatively short history, it’s had its fair share of murders and tragedies.

The Most Terrifying Haunted Places in San Francisco

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Imagine a horned human-like figure stalking towards you through the shadowy woods, and you can start to visualize the longstanding Irish Halloween tradition known as the Púca Festival.

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The 15 Creepiest Abandoned Places in California

These pit stops from the past offer spooky sights to see.

These Ultra-Spooky Ghost Tours Just Launched in 12 New U.S. Cities

Mix up your weekend plans with a trip to the haunted history of your town.

The 9 Creepiest Ghost Towns in Italy

If walls could scream.

The Real Dracula Castle in Transylvania Throws the Best Halloween Party

No garlic allowed.

13 Spooky Ways to Celebrate Halloween This Year in Salem, Massachusetts

Learn about the witch trials, explore a cemetery, or get a psychic reading with a famous love clairvoyant.

The Spookiest Halloween Parties and Events in Boston This Year

Costume parties, horror movie marathons, and trips to a witchy suburb.

The Creepiest, Most Mysterious Haunted Hotels in Every State

Spend the night, if you dare.

The Most Horrifying Haunted Houses Near Philadelphia

Beware of these spooky spaces.

11 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in DC This Year

Costume contests, spirited bar crawls, and more.

8 Truly Terrifying Haunted Houses Near Boston

Enter if you dare.

The Most Terrifying Haunted Places in San Francisco

From haunted mansions to Alcatraz legends, SF has plenty of ghostly tales.

Join Bonfires and Outdoor Feasts Where Halloween Was Born

Scare away ghosts with fire. And banshee bingo.