Dark tourism is gaining traction as one of the biggest trends in travel due to its representation in media and film. This year, dark tourism has grown to become a multibillion-dollar industry and expects to follow that growth in the coming years.
Wondering what dark tourism actually is? Dark tourism is travel dedicated to places with spooky histories and stories. Where are the spookiest places Americans can visit? Let Meg Hafdhal and Kelly Florence, authors of the upcoming book Travels of Terror: Strange and Spooky Spots Across America, be your guide. As travelers, horror writers and fans of all things that go bump in the night, Hafdhal and Florence created a guide to the most strange, kooky and spooky destinations and attractions. Highlights include:
The Mystic Museum in Los Angeles, California
Featuring a shrine to classic horror movies, this museum offers a rotating collection of art and props from scary movies such as Silence of the Lambs, The Evil Dead and Ghostbusters.
Kennesaw House in Marietta, Georgia
If you dare, spend the night in one of the oldest buildings in the city. The inn is reported to be home to more than 700 spirits
Fall River, Massachusetts
In 1882, 32-year-old Lizzie Borden was accused of murdering her family with an axe. Although she was found not guilty, a haunting presence lingers in the home. Now, guests can explore the home and see if they can spot the presence.
The Lake Superior Walk in Duluth, Minnesota
Explore Lake Superior, home to more than 350 shipwrecks including SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which went down with the entirety of the crew.
Hafdhal and Florence also looked into the history and pop culture of each spot, revealing hidden gems, the most notorious true crimes, women you should know, horror books and movies set in each state, and other strange facts about some of the scariest places around the country.
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