Pennsylvania Has 2 of the Most Haunted Places in America
Halloween is on the way, and that means it’s time to flock to your favorite local haunt. In Pennsylvania, not only do we have plenty of awesome haunted houses and…
The most haunted places in America
Halloween is on the way, and that means it's time to flock to your favorite local haunt. In Pennsylvania, not only do we have plenty of awesome haunted houses and attractions, but did you know we also have some places that are considered actually haunted?
The crew at Cntraveler.com has put together a list of the most haunted places in America. Believe it or not, two Pennsylvania areas made the cut. "We know the United States as the land of spacious skies and amber waves of grain, but it also happens to be the land of a million ghost stories," they state in the article. "Take a coast-to-coast tour of the most haunted places in the U.S., where lingering spirits roam through the halls of hotels, abandoned insane asylums, Broadway theaters, and even a city zoo. And if ghosts aren't your go-to travel companions, fear not—these sites offer enough culture, history, and beautiful scenery and architecture to keep you firmly planted in this realm."
So, which Pennsylvania spots made the cut? The first is The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, which was built in 1829. Cntraveler.com notes that, "Prisoners lived alone, exercised alone, and ate alone; when an inmate left his cell, a guard would cover his head with a hood so he couldn't see or be seen." They also state that the site "welcomes thousands of visitors every year, both for its museum and annual 'Terror Behind the Walls' celebration, which features 15 haunted attractions within the prison walls for Halloween. Reported paranormal happenings have included disembodied laughter, shadowy figures, and pacing footsteps."
The other Pennsylvania location to make the cut is the Gettysburg Battlefield. "The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the bloodiest in American history, with somewhere around 50,000 young men dying in the three-day conflict," Cntraveler.com says. "Many of the soldiers never received a proper burial after their untimely deaths, and many believe the souls of these men now wander the field to look for their weapons and comrades." Find the full list of the most haunted places in America here.
It's haunted house season, which is always a good thing, especially if you're in Pennsylvania. It's actually mind-blowing just how many haunted houses are in the United States. Each year, new haunted attractions pop up, and it seems to be an activity that's only getting more popular every season.
As it turns out, Pennsylvania is officially a great place to get your haunt on, based on a new study of Yelp reviews. The staff at FarandWide.com has studied all the most recent Yelp data and put together a massive list of the 85 best haunted houses in America. "If you are into 'Thrillers,' you have been counting down the days until haunted houses, mazes and attractions reopen in time for the Halloween season," FarandWide.com states. "Some haunts are better than others, so we've turned to Yelp reviewers who love jump-scares to tell us which haunted attractions are the best in the U.S. These are places given between 3.5 and 5 stars and come with warnings to leave little kids at home. Based on their star rankings and number of reviews, we've ranked them leading you to the scariest haunted house in the country."
If you're wondering the state of the haunted house, according to Americahaunts.com, right now, just in the United States, there are more than "1,200 professional haunted houses, 300 theme parks that operate horror-themed events and more 3,000 charity-run spookshows." Americahaunts.com also states that Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in the United States. American spend more than seven billion dollars is spent yearly on candy, costumes and activities each season. Around 100 countries celebrate Halloween. Also, according to the outlet, "around 90% of all households with children will participate in a Halloween activity. The most common demographics for this season are teens and young adults 18-34." Read on for a list of the top 25 haunted houses in America, and find the full list of 85 via FarandWide.com.
25. Shocktober, Leesburg, Virginia
24. Frightland, Middletown, Delaware
23. Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse, Bellport, New York
22. Paranoia Horror Maze, Miami, Florida
21. The Dead End Hayride, Wyoming, Minnesota
20. Hundred Acres Manor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
19. Erebus Haunted House, Pontiac, Michigan
18. Basement of the Dead, Aurora, Illinois
17. Dungeon of Doom, Zion, Illinois
16. Field of Screams, Mountville, Pennsylvania
15. Scream-A-Geddon, Dade City, Florida
14. Dark Hour Haunted House, Plano, Texas
13. Haunted Plantation, Waipahu, Hawaii
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12. Laurels House of Horror, Laurel, Maryland
11. The Bates Motel, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
10. The Haunted Hotel, San Diego, California
9. Cutting Edge Haunted House, Fort Worth, Texas
8. House of Torment, Morton Grove, Illinois
7. Brighton Asylum, Passaic, New Jersey
6. Savage House, San Diego, California
5. Bane Haunted House, Livingstone, New Jersey
4. Statesville Haunted Prison, Lockwood, Illinois
3. Netherworld Haunted House, Stone Mountain, Georgia
2. Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1. 13th Floor Haunted House, Denver, Colorado
Source
This list is via FarandWide.com.
