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Lonely PlanetOct 1

The Best Places to Celebrate Halloween in the US

Halloween is the rare holiday when your costumes and festivities can be both cute and creepy. Here are the top US places to get in on the fun.

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Hollywood Forever CemeterySightatmospheric surroundings for a scary flick
Knott’s Scary FarmFestivalhaunted mazes and Halloween-themed shows
Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror NightsFestival
Elsewhere
Hawthorne HotelHotelSalem, United Stateshistoric hotel hosts the Salem Witches' Halloween Ball
Clown MotelMotelTonopah, United Statescreepy motel in Tonopah
The Mizpah HotelHotelTonopah, United Stateshaunted hotel in Tonopah
Spirit of HalloweentownFestivalSt. Helens, United Statesfeatures stage shows, film-location walking tour, roaming performers
Great Jack O’Lantern BlazeFestivalHudson Valley, United Statesfeatures over 7000 carved gourds, pumpkin planetarium, Headless Horseman’s Hideaway bar
Witch Trials MemorialSightSalem, United Statesvisit this memorial in Salem
Salem Witch MuseumMuseumSalem, United Statesvisit this museum in Salem
Psychic Fair and Witches' MarketMarketSalem, United Statesdive into the world of the unknown
Salem Witches' Halloween BallFestivalSalem, United Statesmasquerade held at the historic Hawthorne Hotel
Krewe of BooFestivalNew Orleans, United Statessupernatural celebration with Mardi Gras flair
Zombie RunFestivalNew Orleans, United Stateszombies take to the streets
Sea Witch FestivalFestivalRehoboth Beach, United StatesHalloween staples and ocean-inflected events
The Rocky Horror Picture ShowPlaceNew York City, United Statesfind showings with costumes, props, callbacks
Village Halloween ParadeFestivalNew York City, United Statesfamed for creativity and sheer size
Halloween Nights at Eastern State PenitentiaryFestivalPhiladelphia, United Statescountry’s largest haunted house
Pennhurst AsylumSightSpring City, United Stateshosts a haunted house and paranormal tours
The CauldronRestaurantPhiladelphia, United Stateshas Halloween vibes year-round
Silver Queen HotelHotelVirginia City, United Stateshaunted hotel in Virginia City
Mackay MansionMuseumVirginia City, United Stateshaunted mansion in Virginia City
Goldfield HotelHotelGoldfield, United Statesabandoned hotel considered gateway to Hell
Extraterrestrial HighwayTrailRachel, United Stateslinks kitschy alien-themed stops and dark skies
Dark Harbor at the Queen MaryFestivalLong Beach, United States

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Lonely PlanetAug 26

The Best Día de Muertos Celebrations in the United States

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Olvera StreetNeighborhoodcelebrates with community altars, face painting, costumed performances
Hollywood Forever CemeterySightIt is one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles, California and is located at 6000 Santa Monica…
Elsewhere
Indian Pueblo KitchenRestaurantAlbuquerque, United Statessample Indigenous New Mexican cooking
National Museum of Mexican ArtMuseumChicago, United StatesIt is located in Harrison Park in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
Día de los Muertos XicágoFestivalChicago, United Statestakes place in the museum and surrounding outdoor areas
Harrison ParkParkChicago, United Statespart of the outdoor area for Día de los Muertos Xicágo
Día de Muertos Love Never Dies BallFestivalChicago, United Statesfeatures live music, silent auction, and food
Little VillageQuarterChicago, United Statesshops full of Mexican essentials, street art, enticing food smells
Mi Tierra Cafe y PanaderiaRestaurantSan Antonio, United Statesopen since 1941 for authentic Mexican food
Muertos FestFestivalSan Antonio, United Statesfeatures altars, live music, workshops, and dance performances
Guadalupe Cultural Art CenterMuseumSan Antonio, United Stateslearn more about San Antonio's Mexican heritage
Mission DistrictNeighborhoodSan Francisco, United Stateskey hub for the city's Mexican population
Festival of AltarsFestivalSan Francisco, United Statesfree annual event with a big procession
Potrero Del Sol ParkParkSan Francisco, United Stateslocation for the Festival of Altars
SOMArts cultural centerMuseumSan Francisco, United Stateshosts special exhibitions
San Francisco Symphony OrchestraPlaceSan Francisco, United Stateshosts a themed concert
Mission Cultural Center for Latino ArtsArts centreSan Francisco, United Statespreviously ran Día de Muertos events
Sherman Heights Community CenterSightSan Diego, United Stateshosts a Día de los Muertos celebration
Old Town San DiegoNeighborhoodSan Diego, United Statescelebrations centered on the mercado with altars and contests
Mercado HidalgoMarketTijuana, Mexicovivid celebrations in Tijuana
Muertos y Marigolds ParadeFestivalAlbuquerque, United Statescelebration of life, memories, tradition, and marigolds
Marigold MileSightAlbuquerque, United Statesthousands of marigolds decorating historic structures
Mano a ManoPlaceNew York, United Statesnonprofit celebrating Mexican culture, hosts multi-day events
St. Mark's Church in-the-BowerySightNew York, United StatesThe property has been the site of continuous Christian worship since the mid-17th century, making it New York City's…
Hispanic Society Museum & LibraryMuseumNew York, United States

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