Oct 8 2009
Around Halloween time we start thinking of things to do to put a little spice into our October. We have found some great things to do in the Southwestern United States that will haunt you in October and beyond.Haunted Las Vegas: Now you can visit haunting grounds of Bugsy Siegel, Liberace and Elvis This is a one-and-a-half-hour guided tour featuring the dark secrets of Las Vegas. According to Allen, who consulted with Tim Cridland, a paranormal historian, there are more than 40 places where paranormal activity has been documented in Las Vegas. The tour includes stops to such sites as Tupac’s murder scene, the "Motel of Death," where numerous celebrity deaths have occurred. You can listen to tales of Elvis sightings at the Hilton and Liberace still playing the piano for restaurant guests. After the tour you can see, SHOCK, where the performers do a few shocking things to get you excited.
Halloween Fun in Reno, Nevada: Halloween activities for just about everyone can be found in the Reno / Tahoe region. Families with children will find less scary fare such as pumpkin patches and safe trick or treating, while adults can indulge in some serious Halloween partying if they so choose.More on Halloween in Reno.
Tucson's Frightfully Fun Walking Tour: Explore downtown Tucson after dark on a new walking tour, led by costumed guides, which is sure to send shivers down your spine. The Tucson Ghost Tour includes stops at well-known downtown landmarks said by old-timers to be haunted. You’ll hear of the ghost of a man who still enjoys watching the plays onstage at the Fox Tucson Theatre; of the glowing apparitions in the Scottish Rite Building; and the many ghosts that have been seen and heard at Hotel Congress, the Pioneer Hotel, and the Historic Train Depot. The one-and-a-half-hour tour meets at 7 p.m., Thursdays through Mondays, at the Tucson Visitor Center in La Placita Village. Reservations are required. For more information on the Tucson Ghost Tour as well as the Old Bisbee Ghost Tours and Tombstone Ghost Tours, call Renee Gardner at 520-432-3308, or visit www.TucsonGhostTour.com.
Halloween in Old Tucson, Arizona- The normally family-friendly Old Tucson Studios makes its annual transformation - as only a real movie set can - from best Old West theme park to haunted township "Nightfall." Visitors are forewarned: this is not a family magic show! With a new crew of motley freaks and monsters and the new "Release the Beast" theme, this show promises more-frightening-than-ever fun. The "Iron Door Mine" takes daring visitors below ground into a defunct gold mine harboring forgotten miners. On the "Fear Train," travelers are cautioned to keep arms and legs inside the car at all times ... should they wish to keep them. Learn more about this Tucson Halloween highlight at the Nightfall Web site
Jerome, Arizona - Ghost City: Jerome is an abandoned mining town. If you've ever wanted to stay in a haunted inn, then the Inn at Jerome might be just the place. This charming eight guest room Inn has been lovingly restored to its original Victorian splendor. Workers at the inn tell of a phantom cat that walks the halls and even leaves indentations on the beds where it sleeps!
Scary things in Arizona: Arizona is THE place to celebrate Halloween and a great place to hunt ghosts any time of year. If you’re looking to really be scared this Halloween, then put away those rented horror movies and throw away your tickets to the local school turned haunted house. Instead travel to a place where headless ghosts roam free, abandoned prisons remain almost untouched and ghost towns are alive with spirits. More on Halloween in Haunted Arizona.
Old Town ABQ Walking Tour: Albuquerque is one of North America's oldest, most haunted cities and the home of the "Ghosts of Old Town" walking tour.Located near the Rio Grande, Old Town is steeped in history... and the paranormal.
The Haunted Places of Nevada: This is a list of ghostly apparitions throughout the state of Nevada. From ghosts in hotel rooms to glowing beings haunting old mining towns, this list has enough information for you to put together your own ghost tour!
Flagstaff's Haunted Hotel Monte Vista: We were headed to Flagstaff after a long, hot day in Prescott. We looked forward to a cool shower and leisurely dinner in Flagstaff’s downtown historic district. We booked a room at the historic Hotel Monte Vista, expecting, perhaps, a throwback to Route 66 days, and, if we were lucky, a ghost or two. The historic Hotel Monte Vista has quite a collection of ghosts, each with a fascinating story.
10 Mysteries of the American Southwest: Dinosaurs, ghosts, ancient mysteries and wandering Saguaros will intrigue you as you travel the Southwest. Find out about the most mysterious and interesting sites in the Southwestern United States. If you have a yen for the obscure and a desire to delve into mysteries, you may want to plan your Southwest travel in order to stop by some of these sites.
Mysterious Marfa, Texas: Marfa may be best known for the mysterious lights. The sign at the viewing spot explains, "The Marfa Lights, mysterious and unexplained lights that have been reported in the area for over one hundred years, have been the subject of many theories. Variously described as campfires, phosphorescent minerals, swamp gas, static electricity, St. Elmo's Fire, and "ghost lights," the lights reportedly change colors, move around, and change in intensity.
Ghost Towns of Texas - Danno Wise, Texas travel writer, put together a great listing of Texas ghost towns to explore.
Haunted Inns of the Southwest: Perhaps it would be fun to sleep with the ghosts? Here is a listing of haunted bed and breakfasts in the Southwest U.S., including one featured in "Mysterious Oklahoma."
Halloween in Las Vegas: If you were not aware of it, there is a direct correlation between getting naked and being scared on Halloween. I'm not sure why, but every party has some small enticement to wear as little as possible. Our Las Vegas travel writer can only relate because he has a tendency to keep the lights real low after he showers. Are you afraid to see yourself naked? You better buy a different costume then.
