![]() ![]() The Grand Canyon Railway's Pumpkin Patch Train isn't haunted but promises it will take you to a "secret pumpkin patch." (Yes, the kids get a pumpkin to take home.) Take a ride on the Ghost Trolley of Monterey, Calif., or on a Ghost Boat on the Wisconsin River. Mystic Seaport in Connecticut's Sights and Frights has activities that are "Family-Friendly," "Mildly-Creepy" or "Not for the Faint of Heart!" The Point Sur State Historic Park and Lighthouse in Big Sur is commonly listed among the top 10 haunted lighthouses in America. Take the kids to visit a haunted lighthouse. The website touts more than 200 haunted bed and breakfast inns around the country where all kinds of supernatural occurrences have been reported. 31 to Howl-O-Ween at the Wolf with a trick-or-treating trail that coils through a haunted forest, costumes contests, pumpkin carving, spooky story time and even Wolf science.Ĭheck in to a haunted inn. Rates start at $207 per night and include a stay in a Halloween-themed suite, costumes and more.Īcross the country, meanwhile, the Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls - Canada's largest indoor water park with 13 waterslides and four-story water fort - transforms at night through Oct. The Loews' Spooky Suite package is available Oct. Park City's costume concierge will assist in styling adults, children and pets for the hair-raising holiday. The two-night package is priced at 950 Euros (US$1,361/per person).Ĭloser to home, Loews Hotels has you covered with their Spooky Suite package that includes costumes from Party City, the go-to Halloween supply store. After all, sorcery and magic at the historic castle date back 700 years, so who knows what will happen this year? But this isn't for anyone lamenting how much it costs to give out candy to the neighborhood kids. The castle's secret rooms, hidden alcoves and mystical surroundings of secluded woodlands give Ashford the ideal setting for magicians in the making. Fly to Ireland and check in to the historic Ashford Castle for a "Hogwarts Halloween" celebration where Harry Potter's magical world of witches and wizards come to life. Once found, they will mesmerize you with spooky tales.) For a complete list, check out the seasonal travel tips section at And more hotels are getting into the act, if you want to get away from the neighborhood entirely. You can take your pick celebrating Halloween at zoos (see 5,000 illuminated jack-o-lanterns created by team of professional pumpkin carvers at the annual Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, R.I.), aquariums (the Wildlife Conservation Society's New York Aquarium where Ascarium weekends promise spooky stories, music and magic shows, as well as trick-or-treating) and even planetariums (Chicago's Adler Planetarium is hiding some mysterious characters in their galleries. The good news: These days you aren't limited to one day or one neighborhood. This ghost tour is sure to make for some sleepless nights.Besides, do the kids really need five pounds of candy? Do you? (Yes, I've been that mom combing through the Halloween-decorated pillow case looking for my faves after the kids have gone to sleep.) Take a lantern lit walk through Providence’s historic East Side and learn about all the haunted history that the neighborhood holds. Take part in the fun of a traditional Oktoberfest complete with everything from bratwurst and local brew to the annual stein hoisting competition. The International Oktoberfest brings Bavaria to India Point Park. The Roger Williams Park Zoo brings guests a halloween inspired display of over 5,000 jack-o-lanterns that light the way along the park’s beautiful Wetlands Trail.īrews by the Waterfront | International Oktoberfest ![]() The zoo has entered the nightlife scene! Well, sorta. Spooktacular at the Zoo | Roger Williams Park Zoo From pumpkins to pumpkin beer, we’ve rounded up a few quintessential October events to add some autumnal spice to your weekend. The leaves are just beginning to change in Providence and fall is starting to take full effect in the Ocean State. ![]()
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