Top 7 Spookiest U.S. Destinations: Haunted Hotels, Ghostly Lighthouses, and More

All Things Travel Podcast


In this special Halloween episode of All Things Travel, Ryan and Julie take you on a journey to some of the spookiest destinations in the United States. From haunted lighthouses on the Oregon coast to the inspiration behind The Shining, these travel spots are not for the faint of heart!

Key Topics Covered:

  • Hisita Head Lighthouse (Oregon): Stay at a haunted bed and breakfast where the ghost of Rue, the wife of a 19th-century lighthouse keeper, still roams.
  • Stanley Hotel (Colorado): The inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining and one of America’s most haunted hotels.
  • Salem, Massachusetts: Visit the Witch House, the historic site of pre-trial examinations during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
  • Ohio State Reformatory: Explore the real-life setting of The Shawshank Redemption and one of the most haunted prisons in America.
  • LaLaurie Mansion (New Orleans): The notorious haunted mansion in the French Quarter with a dark and tragic history.
  • Griffith Park (Los Angeles): Cursed land with ghostly sightings, strange creatures, and even the tragic death of an actress at the Hollywood sign.
  • Kehoe House (Savannah, Georgia): A haunted bed and breakfast where the ghosts of children are said to laugh and play in the hallways.


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