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Local haunts
Make the most of the Halloween season and experience the darker side of America’s historic cities, says Christopher Agathangelou
IF YOUR CLIENTS have spent the summer months kicking back on a beach, why not suggest something a little more thrilling for the fall? With Halloween approaching, autumn is undoubtedly the best time to dip a toe into the dark history shrouding many of America’s most historic cities. Tere’s something instinctively human about
experiencing the rush of adrenaline that comes with a fright. Clients looking for alternative escapes will literally be thrilled when laying eyes on what America’s horror towns have to offer. Ghost tours offer the perfect opportunity to
experience some light-hearted terror and are bound to keep adults and kids alike entertained. From haunted houses and mischievous ghouls to mysterious folklore and entrancing voodoo, there’s plenty to excite thrill-seekers and skeptics alike during a ghost-themed getaway, providing clients with a very different set of vacation stories — if they make it back alive.
138 | ASTAnetwork | fall 2015 TAKE THREE: HAUNTED CITIES
n NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Often described as America’s most haunted city, New Orleans sure knows how to throw a Halloween party. The ‘Krewe of Boo’ parade is known for its outlandish costumes and exquisite props. Themed street parties, haunted tours and events organized by Voodoo shops are all part of the fall experience here. Those seeking something less frightening can head to the increasingly popular New Orleans Film Festival (Oct. 14-22).
neworleansonline.com n SAVANNAH, GEORGIA: The tourism industry of this southern gem multiplied exponentially after the release of the 1994 novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, a bestselling murder tale of a city where
certain neighborhoods reside over long forgotten cemeteries. Fright options include walking tours around haunted buildings and performances of the Rocky Horror Show Live, a local favorite.
visitsavannah.com n CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Home to a wealth of historic ghost tales, the Windy City has long been famed for its Prohibition-era gangsters and killers. Interactive Halloween attractions take the form of haunted basements and dungeons, some even offering the opportunity to experience what it’s like being buried alive. After-hours kayaking tours offer an ingenious way to learn more about the city’s gangster-ridden history and notorious crimes.
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