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Weird Things to Do in the Southern United States
The Southern US is known for a lot of things for sure, but if you’re looking for weird things to do in the South, this post is for you! Ask ten different people which states “The South” consists of and you’re liable to get ten different answers. Growing up in the South, and the Deep South to be more specific, I feel like I have some authority to answer this question. The red states below are considered the “Deep South,” but I would argue the orange is more correctly considered the Deep South and most of the yellow part of “The South.” However, I’ve never really seen Oklahoma considered part of this…
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Ghost Tours in 10 of the Most Haunted Places in the US
Who doesn’t love a good ghost tour? Despite being a relatively young country, the United States has a lot of spooky and haunted history which leaves room for a lot of ghost tours. The best ghost tours in the US are something that everyone who is a fan of the supernatural should visit. From every corner of the country, there are a lot of options no matter where you are in the country. There are a lot of horrible things that have happened, unfortunately – from murders to witchcraft trials to wars so it’s no surprise that there are stories of ghosts and hauntings all around the country. A lot…
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Put on Something Black and Take this AHS Coven Tour in New Orleans
Did anyone else watch American Horror Story: Coven and secretly want to be a part of it? Well, wear something black and buckle up for this American Horror Story New Orleans tour! Ahs Coven GIF from Ahs GIFs American Horror Story New Orleans Tour There are so many unique tours to take in New Orleans that it can be a little hard to pick which one(s) to do, but I was super excited when I found out about this filming location tour that is based on the American Horror Story show – specifically the Coven season. I love this show, but Coven was by far one of my top favorite…
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7 Weird Things to Do in New Orleans
Let’s be super honest here – there’s no shortage of weird things to do in New Orleans. New Orleans is perfect for those looking to seek out the haunted, the unique, the creepy, and the amazingly strange. There’s an infinite amount of history here – some fascinating, some disturbing, but all important and worthy of attention. You’ll find out Voodoo isn’t really what you thought it was, you’ll visit above-ground cemeteries, see some amazing sculptures in a park that is bigger than Central Park in New York City, and so much more. Weird Things to Do in New Orleans Singing Tree in City Park Let’s start with something not creepy…
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A Spooky and Haunted Guide to Halloween in New Orleans
Looking to experience Halloween in New Orleans? All you need to do is show up. Second only to Mardi Gras, Halloween is just second nature for a city like New Orleans. As a local told me during my recent visit: Don’t approach zombies or vampires on Halloween in New Orleans. They may just be real. I’ll be honest, New Orleans owns their creepy and haunted so well that a lot of the things to do for Halloween in New Orleans can be done all year such as ghost tours, visiting the cemeteries, voodoo shops, and more. However, it makes them extra creepy and cool to visit during Halloween, doesn’t it?…
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13 Destinations to Spend Your Next Halloween
Halloween. Allhalloween. All Hallows’ Eve. All Saints’ Eve. Samhain. However you classify it, it’s observed by many countries all over the world on the last day of October. Halloween is personally my favorite holiday and I love learning about the origins of my favorite holiday and finding the best Halloween towns to spend it in. It is widely believed that many of the traditions most of us love originated from ancient Celtic harvest festivals, more specifically Samhain. These pagan festivals were formed into Christian holidays much like Yule is to Christmas and Ostara to Easter. Many Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o lanterns, bonfires, visiting haunted…
