Delaware has no shortage of creepy places to visit any time of year.  With old homes, historic battlegrounds, creepy churches, and some of the scariest haunted attractions in the U.S., there are plenty of things to make your hair stand on end. For this road trip, we focused on the northern part of the state, where historic haunts abound. Without further ado, we present to you the scariest places in Delaware.

You can find the link to this road trip on Google Maps here. This terrifying road trip is full of historic haunts. There are nine locations total and you can start at whichever is closest to you.

1. Bellevue Hall, Wilmington

Owned and operated by Delaware State Parks, Bellevue Hall is reported to be the site of terrifying paranormal activities on the upper floors: chairs move, doors open, and items relocate or sometimes disappear altogether.

2. Amstel House, Old New Castle

The historic district of New Castle is a hub for haunts. The Amstel House is the most well-known of the spooky spots, with visits from the "Woman in Blue."

3. Fort Delaware, Delaware City

Fort Delaware is probably one of the most well known haunted places in Delaware. During the Civil War it was a prison for Confederate soldiers, and reportedly the conditions were horrible. Several ghosts are reported to reveal themselves.

4. Crabby Dick's, Delaware City

The 1830s building which once was a hotel is now the site of Crabby Dick's seafood restaurant. Local lore has it that the building is haunted by the wife of the original owner.

5. Frightland, Middletown

Considered to be one of the best haunted attractions in the area, Frightland attracts thousands during the Halloween season. Regardless of the season, the old barns and skull silo still give passersby the willies.

6. Cooch House - Cooch's Bridge, Newark

In 1777, this area was the site of a bloody Revolutionary War battle. A headless soldier haunt is rumored to walk the grounds. Without a doubt, Cooch House is among the scariest places in Delaware.

7. The Deer Park Tavern, Newark

Few know that the now popular Deer Park Tavern sits on the site of where the former St. Patrick's Inn burned down. The Inn was noted to host guests including Edgar Allan Poe. Watch for doors opening and closing on their own.

8. Dead Presidents Pub and Restaurant, Wilmington

Contrary to its name, no presidents have actually died at this local pub. But legend has it that a patron of a former business in the location (who had a propensity for drunkenness) slipped in some urine on his way to the urinal, whacked his head and neck, and died. Visit the official Dead Presidents Pub and Restaurant website to learn more.

9. Rockwood Mansion, Wilmington

Our trip to the scariest places in Delaware concludes at the Rockwood Mansion in Wilmington. Owned by the New Castle County government, this 19th century mansion hosts ghost programs year round. Built in the mid 1800s, the mansion is said to be haunted by the builder. Listen for footsteps and keep your eyes peeled for apparitions.

Have you visited any of these locations? Do you agree that these are the scariest places in Delaware? What are other haunted places in Delaware that terrify you? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below -- we'd love to hear from you!

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