The Spooky Season: Explore Ghost Stories and Haunts
The spooky season is well upon us, making it the perfect time to lean all the way into ghost stories and ghastly lore. If you’re someone who’s particularly a fan of a good fright, now is the ideal moment to plan a visit to California and Utah, which have been recently ranked as the spookiest states in America.
According to SmokyMountains.com, a website dedicated to the famed national park, data was compiled on the spookiest destinations across the nation. This research analyzed each state’s haunted locations, haunted houses, and Halloween stores, ranking them based on their “Halloween spirit” using a specialized gauge known as the “Spookymeter.”
The Spookiest States
After tallying the findings, it was determined that California and Utah are indeed the spookiest states in the United States.
California’s Haunted Attractions
California has earned a distinguished position among the spookiest states, largely due to its number of Spirit Halloween stores, which total 172. It also boasts the most haunted location, Alcatraz, which garners an impressive average of 2,240,000 search results on Google, highlighting its eerie reputation. Furthermore, California ranks second for the highest number of haunted houses and hosts the most haunted hotel in America.
Utah’s Notorious Locations
Utah tied for the top position, attributed to the famously haunted Union Station. This location is rumored to be rife with paranormal activity, accumulating an average of 1,044,000 search results on Google related to its haunting tales and the apparitions of women and children seen at this age-old railroad station. Furthermore, Utah ranks respectably with 23 Spirit Halloween stores and nearly 30 haunted houses across the state.
For those seeking a truly frightful experience, consider a night at The Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas, recognized as the “most haunted hotel” in America, with a staggering 800,000 search results discussing its spine-chilling reputation. However, if you dare to take on this experience, you might prefer to go solo and share your tales of terror upon your return.
