Haunted New England
Stowe, Vermont
Vermont's attractive town of Stowe is situated in a lush valley between the impressive Worcester Range to the east and the picturesque Mount Mansfield and numerous other peaks of the Green Mountains to the west. The magnificent area is a very beautiful location that outdoor enthusiasts appreciate. However, there is a little bit more to the beautiful mountain town of Stowe than stunning views and outdoor activities. In fact, this town has a lot of hidden and haunted secrets. Stowe has at least three haunted locations where visitors have experienced unexplained paranormal activities. For a haunted experience, be sure to visit The Brass Lantern Inn, Emily's Bridge, and the Green Mountain Inn, all places known to be haunted.
Salem, Massachusetts
Bearing a morbid history connected to the most well-known witch trials in the world, the city of Salem, MA has been through considerable suffering. The Salem Witch Trials remain one of the most talked about events in American history. These citizens were charged and convicted of being a witch, which ultimately led to death.
When you talk about haunted cities to visit, Salem almost always comes up on the list. Its many stories, which stretch from being consumed by mass hysteria during the Salem Witch Trials to being overrun by pirates who used the city's underground tunnels as smuggling zones, inspired various ghostly stories. Many people believe that the dark forces at play during this era have left a permanent mark on the town of Salem. And it's not only witches that lend to Salem's reputation as a place of supernatural.
During the month of October Salem offers the largest celebration of Halloween in the world. The town welcomes more than a half-million visitors to parties, parades, vendor fairs, walking tours, museums, and attractions. And it is home to an abundance of museums and attractions which appeals to lovers of dark travel. With sites associated with witchcraft, pirates and murders, dark tourists are guaranteed to be in their element.
Boston, Massachuesetts
With so much history marked by violence, tragedy, and death, Boston is known as one of the most haunted cities in America. Even before it was officially incorporated as a colony in 1630, the historical turmoil of Boston turned it into a prime location for ghost stories. It seems like you can't walk a full city block without coming across another location which is said to be haunted.
Kennebunkport, Maine
In Maine, there are stories of souls that spirit century-old inns and lurk in the lighthouses intended to keep us safe. Many of the historic homes along the coast of Kennebunkport are thought to have ghosts - lost ship captains, heartbroken windows, and tragic characters not prepared to part from our earthly existence. Sleep in a historic inn and await your paranormal visitor. Or walk the dark halls and sense the haunting. The Kennebunk Inn has at least one, maybe two ghosts rumored to be the owner and clerk from several decades gone by.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The city of Portsmouth, which goes back to the 1600s, has a lot of history, and with all that history comes stories of the supernatural. The city has many old, haunted houses, haunted streets, and graveyards, too. The Point of Graves burial ground is one of those sites. It goes back to the 1600s and features some ornate gravestones. Some of Portsmouth’s old theaters are also known to be haunted, such as the Player’s Ring Theater. A great way to explore the haunted side of Portsmouth is by taking a guided tour through town to hear all of the spooky stories and haunted tales.