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Atlas ObscuraAug 13, 2026

The Atlas Obscura Guide to Halloween Travel

There is a version of Halloween tourism that involves a man in a rubber mask jumping out from behind a plywood wall. It has its pleasures. It is not this. The places below are real. The things that happened in them are documented — in court records, in coroners' reports, in parish registers, in the diaries of people who were there. Some have ghost stories attached. The ghost stories are almost…

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The Three BrujasPlaceThree unmarked concrete graves said to hold witches.
Elsewhere
Warren's Occult MuseumMuseumMonroe, United StatesCollection of haunted objects, closed to public in 2019.
The Haunted Warren MuseumMuseumSalem, United StatesOpens August 27 at 259 Essex Street, Salem.
Taunton State HospitalSightTaunton, United StatesPsychiatric institution with a reputation for hauntings.
Outagamie County Asylum CemeteryPlaceAppleton, United StatesHolds bodies of at least 133 former patients.
Greenbrier Ghost markerSightRonceverte, United StatesCommemorates Zona Heaster Shue, whose ghost named her killer.
Selee Satanic Mill MarkerSightEaston, United StatesSign for an eighteenth-century sawmill owner believed to employ imps.
Springdale CemeteryPlacePeoria, United StatesContains the so-called Witch’s Circle.
Highgate CemeteryPlaceLondon, United KingdomSite of occultist feuds and vampire hunters in the 1970s.
Georgiana CemeteryPlaceMerritt Island, United StatesHolds Ethel Allen, murdered in the early 1900s.
Jackson Grave HousesPlaceHarrells, United StatesSmall structures built over graves to shelter the spirit.
Grave of Joseph Augustus ZarelliPlacePhiladelphia, United StatesMarks a boy who went unidentified for sixty-five years.
Spinning HeadstoneSightHillside, United StatesHeadstone in Hillside Cemetery.
Lizzie Borden Bed and BreakfastHotelFall River, United StatesThe actual house where the Lizzie Borden murders took place.
Robert the DollSightKey West, United StatesDoll in Key West causing trouble for over a century.
HelltownNeighborhoodBoston, United StatesFormer village of Boston, Ohio, bought out by the federal government.
Bolton StridSightBolton Abbey, United KingdomA section of the River Wharfe running vertically down a rock shaft.
Ghosts From MississippiPlaceJackson, United StatesItinerary from a witch's grave to a moving cemetery statue.
McRaven HouseSightVicksburg, United StatesMcRaven was built c.

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Lonely PlanetAug 5

The 10 best places to visit this October

October is one of the best times for epic adventures all over the world.

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Taos PuebloSight1000-year-old site nodding to Native American roots.
Elsewhere
Inca TrailTrailMachu Picchu, Peru40km trail ending at Machu Picchu.
Camí de CavallsTrailMenorca, Spain185km coastal circuit for hiking or biking.
Fes el-BaliGuest houseFes, MoroccoTangled alleys of the medieval city.
Naruko GorgeSightTohoku, JapanFall colors transform the gorge.
Parc Natural S’Albufera des GrauSightMenorca, SpainBird-filled wetlands at the center of the reserve.
Durmitor National ParkSightDurmitor, MontenegroUNESCO-listed park with dark, serrated summits.
Biogradska Gora National ParkSightBiogradska Gora, MontenegroPeaks and primeval forests for great hiking.
Kučka KrajinaSightPodgorica, MontenegroRange near the capital for hiking.
Mt BjelasicaSightBjelasica, MontenegroAdmire autumn colors around this mountain.
Bobotov KukSightDurmitor, MontenegroHighest peak in the country.
South West Coast PathTrailSouth West, United KingdomEngland's longest hiking trail.
Qhapaq ÑanTrailAndes, PeruVast network of Inca highways.
Salkantay TrekTrailAndes, PeruTraverses thrilling Andean wilderness.
Mts OrjenSightOrjen, Montenegro
Mt LovćenSightLovcen, Montenegro

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Lonely PlanetAug 4

23 of the best destinations for fall travel in 2026

Fall smacks of leaf peeping, road tripping, the last bits of swimming and so much more. These destinations offer the best for fall travel across the globe.

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Taos PuebloSight1000-year-old Native American site
Elsewhere
Fes el-BaliGuest houseFez, Moroccooldest section of the walled medina
ÖlüdenizSightFethiye, Turkeylagoon-side town great for paragliding
PataraAttractionKaş, Turkeytown with endless swathes of golden sand
ÇıralıNeighborhoodKemer, Turkeyprotected area where sea turtles nest
Nara ParkParkNara, Japanhome to over 1000 sika deer
Tōdai-jiMuseumNara, Japantemple with one of the largest bronze Buddha images
Alta Via 1TrailCortina d'Ampezzo, Italyclassic trek through the Dolomites
Lake TaupoSightTaupo, New Zealandarea with hot-spring complexes
Kerosene CreekSightRotorua, New Zealandwild-and-free thermal pool with hot waterfall
HobbitonSightMatamata, New Zealandfilm set
Waipoua ForestSightDargaville, New Zealandforest with towering kauri trees
Sangre de Cristos mountainsSightSanta Fe, United Statesmountain range in northern New Mexico
Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaFestivalAlbuquerque, United Statesiconic balloon festival
Bocas del ToroNeighborhoodBocas Town, Panamaarchipelago with beaches and watersports
Samburu National ReserveSightMaralal, Kenyareserve with kopje-studded plains and acacia hills
Maó (Mahón)NeighborhoodMaó, Spaincharismatic capital with Anglo-Spanish heritage
CiutadellaNeighborhoodCiutadella de Menorca, Spainformer chief settlement with Anglo-Spanish heritage
Camí de CavallsTrailMaó, Spain185km coastal circuit for hiking or biking
SeychellesNeighborhoodVictoria, Seychellesarchipelago with palm trees and white-sand beaches

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 14, 2025

The Best Ski Resorts in the US and Canada: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

Whether you’re a groomer snob, powder hound, or après connoisseur, these ski resorts from Maine to British Columbia tick all the boxes.

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Taos Ski ValleySightB-Corp certified resort with challenging terrain and family-friendly upgrades.
The BavarianRestaurantInstitution known for brats and German beers; hosts sleigh ride dinners.
Corner OfficeRestaurantNew natural wine bar.
Taos Pueblo UNESCO World Heritage SiteSightCultural attraction near the ski resort.
The BlakeHotelAdjacent to Lift 1, offers suites and condos with Southwestern art.
Elsewhere
Kindred ResortHotelKeystone, United StatesNew ski-in/ski-out resort with private club, spa, and restaurants.
Ski Tip LodgeHotelKeystone, United StatesHistoric 1800s stagecoach stop B&B known for food and après.
HeavenlyQuarterSouth Lake Tahoe, United StatesResort with diverse terrain, Lake Tahoe views, and sunny days.
Heavenly VillageNeighborhoodSouth Lake Tahoe, United StatesLocated in South Lake Tahoe, surrounded by winter activities.
Basecamp South Lake TahoeHotelSouth Lake Tahoe, United StatesFour-minute walk to the gondola, offers bunks to luxe tents.
Zalanta Resort at the VillageHotelSouth Lake Tahoe, United StatesSteps from Heavenly Village, offers residence-style rooms.
Summit HouseRestaurantWhitefish, United StatesRestaurant at 6,817 feet with panoramic views.
BierstubeBarWhitefish, United StatesIconic spot to grab a pint.
S.N.O.W. BusPlaceWhitefish, United StatesFree shuttle service between the resort and downtown Whitefish.
Kintla LodgeHotelWhitefish, United StatesOffers ski-in/ski-out access.
Larch HouseHotelWhitefish, United StatesDowntown Whitefish's first boutique hotel.
PurgatorySightDurango, United StatesResort with steep tree skiing and wide-open cruisers.
Purgatory Snowcat AdventuresPlaceDurango, United StatesColorado's largest cat skiing operation with backcountry terrain.
Durango Hot SpringsSightDurango, United StatesNewly reimagined hot springs located south of Purgatory.
Purgatory LodgeHotelDurango, United StatesLocated at the base of Lift 1, offers condos and club amenities.
Camelback Mountain ResortSightTannersville, United StatesPoconos resort with large snow-tubing park and indoor water park.
Trail’s End Pub & GrilleRestaurantTannersville, United StatesSki-in/ski-out pub known for creative burgers and craft beer.
Alta VidaRestaurantTannersville, United StatesNew ski-in/ski-out Mexican eatery.

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