Bisbee, AZ

For a great day trip, visit Bisbee, located about 100 miles from Tucson. Read more about Bisbee's Ghost Tour, Queen Mine Underground Tour, and the Mining & Historical Museum.

Flagstaff, AZ

Plan on visiting Riordan Mansion State Historic Park open year round for tours, with haunted tours and storytelling in October.

Vulture City, AZ

A Ghost Town near Wickenburg, and popular tourist attraction located in Maricopa County about 15 miles outside of Wickenburg, is Vulture City, AZ, discovered by Henry Wickenburg. Known as one of the richest gold mines in the west (and still minimally producing until WW II), the authenticity encompasses the entire town. Many original buildings in this Ghost Town still remain in fairly good condition. Henry Wickenburg's cabin still stands as well as the local hanging tree that took 18 lives. Some mining equipment still remains, and an underground vault that once held the gold bars. The mine's office, assay's office, blacksmith shop, and miners' homes with many period relics and personal possessions remain to tell the story of days gone by. Open to the public from September to June.

See more Northern Arizona Vacation Ideas including information on Jerome, AZ (aka Ghost City).

Groveland, CA

Planning on visiting Yosemite National Park in California? Why not stay at the nearby Groveland Hotel, an historic landmark with old world charm. Quaint surroundings, good food, and pet-friendly, too. Do a little "ghost hunting" to find Lyle, the resident ghost, a friendly old miner from the Gold Rush days who likes to play pranks on guests and hotel employees. Call for reservations 800-273-3314.

Hollywood, CA

Visit the Hollywood Sign and you may see the ghost of Peg Entwistle, an actress who committed suicide by jumping off the famous sign in 1932 after poor reviews of her performance in the movie, Thirteen Women.

The Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard. Supposedly haunted by the ghosts of Montgomery Clift and Marilyn Monroe who both stayed there briefly during their early careers. See more Hollywood Vacation Ideas.

Waiting for a bus at Hollywood & Vine? You might see the ghost of Bela Lugosi, known for his many portrayals of Count Dracula, walking the sidewalk near the intersection.

Long Beach, CA

Get Shipwrecked on the Queen Mary, permanently docked in Long Beach, CA, about 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Enjoy a month long Halloween Terror-Fest with live bands, DJ's, dancing, and parties every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during October. New and exciting Horror Mazes and special effects to scare the daylights out of you on the 12 haunted decks of the Queen Mary and nearby docks. Ask about their year round historic and paranormal tours. Do you dare an overnight stay? RIP at the Hotel Queen Mary in one of their 365 state rooms, 1126 Queens Highway or call 562-435-3511. More Long Beach, CA Vacation Ideas

San Diego, CA

Romance, elegance, luxury and a hint of intrigue awaits you when you visit the Del Coronado, a National Historic Landmark in beautiful Coronado, CA, just across the San Diego Bay. The story of Kate Morgan, who supposedly checked in the hotel in November of 1892 and never checked out, was found dead on the staircase near the beach days after an argument with her husband. Ruled a suicide, some facts point to a possible murder, thus forming the fascinating claims of paranormal activity in the hotel, including ghostly sightings of Kate, objects moving by themselves, lights flickering, voices heard, strange odors, and a host of other unexplained activity. Is Kate still there, waiting for her estranged husband to arrive? This little bit of mystery only adds to the romance of the beautiful Coronado Hotel. Why not visit The Del and form your own opinion.

More Haunted Places in San Diego:

• The Whaley House, 2476 San Diego Avenue, in historic Old Town San Diego
• Villa Montezuma, 1925 K Street in the Sherman Heights area
• Horton Grand Hotel, 311 Island Ave, near the Gaslamp District
• William Heath Davis House, 410 Island Ave, also near the popular Gaslamp District
• Robinson-Rose House, 4002 Wallace Street, Old Town San Diego

See more San Diego Vacation Ideas as well as Coronado Vacation Ideas.

San Francisco, CA

Not to be outdone by San Diego, San Francisco has its own fair share of Haunted Houses.

• Visit Alcatraz and listen for the voices and footsteps in the cell blocks, doors opening and closing as well as "cold spots" as claimed by past visitors
• The Golden Gate Park with its roaming ghostly cop - story has it that if he tries to pull you over, drive outside the park before pulling over and he will disappear
• Atherton Mansion located at 1990 California Street in Pacific Heights
• Queen Anne Hotel, 1590 Sutter Street in Pacific Heights
• Cameron House in Chinatown
• San Francisco Art Institute in Russian Hill (a popular area for ghost-hunting) built on an old cemetery and housing a tower for lost souls at 800 Chestnut Street
• Haskell House where supposedly the ghost of Senator Broderick continues to pace the floors after his untimely death
• Visit Nob Hill between Jones & Powell and you might see Flora Sommerton, the teenage debutante who, after refusing an arranged marriage in 1876, disappeared. Later found dead in a Montana flophouse, story has it that she now walks the streets of Nob Hill wearing her wedding gown

See more San Francisco Vacation Ideas

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA, known for its rich and colorful culture, is home to The LaLaurie House, 1140 Royal Street, a place of past gruesome horror and torture. This French Quarter mansion, owned by Madame LaLaurie and her husband, was a New Orleans showcase. Elaborate parties and dinners were often given by the socialite, Madame LaLaurie. At the time, guests did not know of the brutally cruel treatment of the slaves behind closed doors. Torture chambers were later found. Mutilated men, women, and children were discovered dead and dying. As these stories emerged, the LaLauries took flight and the sightings of ghostly activities began. Over the years, the mansion was turned into a bar, a school, furniture warehouse, apartment building and, most recently, the mansion has been purchased by actor, Nicolas Cage. Presently not open to the general public; however, tourists have claimed they can feel the presence of ghosts as they pass by the LaLaurie House. More New Orleans Vacation Ideas.

Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Find out more about lovable Tahoe Tessie , the mythical sea serpent of Lake Tahoe, and see why she's such a favorite among the locals.

Cape May, NJ

The Southern Mansion, a 3-story seaside palace, fully restored in 1994 after years of disrepair and returned to its original beauty, is now a luxurious Bed & Breakfast in Cape May, NJ. It is believed the original owner, so happy her home is once again restored to its former grace and charm, happily haunts the grounds, laughing and dancing through the halls with her rustling pettycoats, and keeping a vigil on meal preparations in the kitchen. Paranormal investigations show several other non-hostile entities are also present in the house. So relax, and feel free to enjoy your stay at the Jersey Shore bringing home memories of friendly apparitions.

Yachats, OR

Perched on a cliff above the Pacific Ocean is the Heceta Head Lighthouse in Yachats, OR. The Light Keeper's house, now a Bed and Breakfast, known for their fabulous 7-course breakfasts, as well as their elegant dinner and wine weekends, also houses the haunting stories of the death of a child in the raging waters surrounding the lighthouse, followed by the mysterious death of her grieving mother. According to Paranormal Investigators, these spirits continue to haunt the area. Come see for yourself. Call 866-547-3696 for a list of their up-coming events.

Philadelphia, PA

Considered one of the scariest haunted houses in the country, Eastern State Penitentiary at 22nd. Street and Fairmount Avenue, open year round, brings you their Terror Behind The Walls presentation for the Halloween season in mid September through early November to provide spine tingling adventures at each turn. A real prison with more than 125 actors providing shocking entertainment as unruly inmates, roaming guards, and prison doctors performing experiments. Experience a prison intake complete with a visit to the warden. Visit the cell blocks, mess halls, laundry, death row, and the morgue with suspense and excitement at every turn. A downright scary experience to cap off your Philadelphia visit. Ticket Office information 215-236-3300.