Spookiest Attractions in Destinations Around the World to Celebrate Halloween, whether celebrated with parades, treats, or storytelling, is rich in history, culture, and fun. With 35% of travellers seeking to experience different lifestyles and cultures, Booking has highlighted haunting destinations and attractions for travellers this October 2024.
Mexico City is known for its vibrant culture, cuisine, and the celebrated Day of the Dead holiday. While Halloween falls on October 31, the Day of the Dead is observed on November 1 or 2, making it ideal for visitors to stay for the week. This tradition honors deceased loved ones through stories, marigold flowers, candy sugar skulls, and pan de muerto. A key celebration takes place in Mixquic, near Mexico City. Outside of the spooky season, visitors can explore Mexico City's gothic sites like Palacio de Correos and Chapultepec Castle.
Anoka, Minnesota, known as the 'Halloween Capital of the World,' has hosted community-wide Halloween celebrations for nearly a century. These include three parades: the Light up the Night Parade with illuminated balloons, the three-hour Grand Day Parade, and the Big Parade of Little People featuring schoolchildren. Halloween remains one of the most celebrated holidays in the U.S. Travelers can also explore Anoka’s haunted history year-round through the Lost Souls Tour at the Wabasha Street Caves. and SpringHill Suites Minneapolis Maple Grove/Arbor Lakes offers a relaxing stay in the heart of Arbor Lakes, a commercial and residential area in Anoka. It’s conveniently located just a short drive from Anoka’s Halloween events.
Prague, the historic heart of the Czech Republic, is renowned for its baroque buildings, medieval clocks, and gothic churches. Nicknamed ‘The City of Hundred Spires,’ its winding streets create a spooky atmosphere, perfect for exploring in October. Halloween events include trick-or-treating, parades, carnivals, and storytelling. Year-round, visitors can explore iconic sites like Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and St. Vitus Cathedral. For a scare, travellers can enjoy the Black Light Theatre comedy show. and Golden Well, located in a historic property, features gothic architecture, enchanting details, and period elements, making it ideal for a magical stay. It offers a fitness centre, spacious rooms, and restaurants with unlimited cuisine options, all within walking distance of Prague's city centre.
Derry, also known as Londonderry, hosts Europe's largest Halloween party, a four-night event filled with ghosts, ghouls, and the spirit of Samhain. The city's rich history and heritage come alive through tales of folklore. Known for its 400-year-old City Walls, historical museums, and architectural landmarks like The Guildhall, Derry offers haunted tours like the Darker History Private Walking Tour, available year-round. and The Lawrence is an elegant boutique hotel in Derry's Walled City, offering a refined stay within a historic building. Its ambiance and decor reflect the city's rich history, adding a sense of mystery and intrigue.
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