6 Halloween Towns In Pennsylvania That Will Terrify And Delight You In The Best Way Possible

Pennsylvania leaps alive during the spooky season, with haunted houses, terrifying train rides, and horrifying seasonal attractions. However, there are some Halloween towns in Pennsylvania that are delightful and terrifying all year long. These towns are among the most haunted places in Pennsylvania, and you might want to add them to your Halloween bucket list.

1. New Hope

The darling town of New Hope earns props as one of the best Halloween towns in Pennsylvania. If you like to be scared, climb aboard the haunted train ride with New Hope Railroad. Then go in search of the real hauntings in town, including an old-fashioned covered bridge and several hotels. Plan your visit to this spooky small town in Pennsylvania.

2. Gettysburg

You probably won't find a more haunted town in Pennsylvania OR in the United States than Gettysburg, the site of one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War. You have a pretty good shot of experiencing something otherworldly whether you visit Gettsyburg Battlefield (listen for the sound of marching soldiers) or The Gettysburg Hotel. Keep an eye out for Rachel, a Civil War nurse, if you stay in the historic hotel. Learn more about the most haunted town in Pennsylvania.

3. Easton

A day in Easton, a charming town with insane paranormal activity, probably isn't enough. Carve out a weekend, if you can. Halloween is the perfect time to visit this haunted Pennsylvania town. The State Theater, for example, is just one of the haunted spots that you'll want to add to your itinerary. Don't worry, though, because the resident ghost, Fred is friendly and just wants to hang out at the theater he once owned. Plan a visit to this Pennsylvania town with insane paranormal activity.

4. Jim Thorpe

A stroll through the darling town of Jim Thorpe, the Switzerland of Pennsylvania, promises beautiful views and a glimpse back in time. If you're brave enough, check into the notoriously haunted Inn at Jim Thorpe. Restless spirits are said to wander the halls, and some are a bit mischevious. Don't be too surprised, for example, if you wake up and all the furniture in your room is upside down. Book your stay at the most haunted inn in Pennsylvania.

5. Altoona

Whether you visit Mishler Theater or simply drive through Horseshoe Curve Tunnel, you might come face-to-face with a spirit from another world. The tunnel is said to be haunted by a heartbroken Irishwoman who awaits the love of her life - and he never arrives. Take a deep breath; if you smell sulfur, you know she's around. This haunted Pennsylvania town is the perfect destination during the Halloween season.

6. Bethlehem

Halloween provides a perfect and spooky backdrop for a stay at the Hotel Bethlehem that's known for its friendly - yep, friendly, spirits. Book a stay in Room 932. It's said to be the most haunted room in the building, with a voice asking "why are you here?" Don't be surprised if you walk by the piano, and it starts playing on its own, too. Will you experience the paranormal at this haunted hotel in Pennsylvania?

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