Unveil the Haunted Secrets of the Carolinas
Ghostly Mills, Eerie Forests, and Spooky Attractions Await
Discover spine-chilling secrets of the Carolinas as we tiptoe through spooky mills, eerie forests, and haunted attractions perfect for Halloween thrills.
Look out for spooks like this spider-woman on the Haunted Trail in Asheville, NC
A Flicker in the Dark
Double, double, toil and trouble! Two family-friendly Halloween activities await eager adventurers at the Adventure Center of Asheville, NC. The live-action Haunted Trail features 18 scenes with maniacal actors, monster-themed games, and disgustingly delicious treats. Get your heartbeat pumping even faster at the Aerial Glow Trail, a meandering maze through tree canopies studded with thousands of twinkling lights.
Dates/Times: Assorted October dates, 6-9 PM. Ages: All
Totally not ominous…
Soldiers Seeking Revenge
The three-day Battle of Bentonville was the largest battle in North Carolina history. History buffs with a penchant for the supernatural can appreciate one of the best-preserved battlefields from the Civil War era by embarking on a guided tour of the Harper House at Bentonville Battlefield. Experience harrowing sights and relics of battle in the home that served as a hospital for injured and dying troops.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays-Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM Ages: All
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Prisoners' hands were tied behind their back and pulled upward in this terrifying torture chamber.
The Right to Remain Frightened
Tread lightly through the sinister halls of the Old Charleston Jail, where some of the Holy City’s most disturbing criminals (and wrongly accused innocents) were left to perish. Put yourself in the literal torture devices used on pirates, prisoners of war, and the first female serial killer, all rumored to haunt the Old City Jail today.
Dates/Times: Daily, 7, 8, 9, and 10 PM Ages: 10 and up
All Aboard the Ghost Train
Celebrate NC railroad heritage on the Legends by Lantern tour. Your adventure begins at the Barber Junction Visitor’s Center in Spencer, NC. Explore the Back Shop, Roundhouse, and Flue Shop while learning about past tragedies and the macabre rumors surrounding them. Bring a flashlight for this tour blending railroad history and folklore!
Dates/Times: October 25, 26 at 7:30 PM Ages: 6 and up
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