Location: Bronx, NY<\/p>\n Open: September 20th \u2013 October 31st<\/p>\n The New York Botanical Garden is known for is intricate beauty and extravagant display of plants of all kinds.\u00a0However, Halloween brings a different kind of appeal to the exhibit. The Haunted Pumpkin Garden consists of a large display of pumpkins and gourds from North America, ranging from strange shapes to ones massive in size!<\/p>\n Many people also flock to see the carvings of Ray Villafane<\/a>, a famous American sculptor best known for his three-dimensional pumpkin carvings. With its large \u201cPumpkin House,\u201d the \u201cPumpkin Puppet Theater,\u201d and a wiggly-worm hunt under a rotten log, The Haunted Pumpkin Garden makes for a great Halloween outing for the entire family.<\/p>\n Halloween in Sleepy Hollow<\/a><\/p>\n Location: Sleepy Hollow, NY<\/p>\n Open: Throughout October<\/p>\n Because of Washington Irving\u2019s short story, \u201cThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow,\u201d\u00a0this small town has caught the eye of ghost hunters and ghoul lovers everywhere. In fact, the town is considered by some to be one of the most haunted towns in the world, with supposed Headless Horseman sightings to this day. Still, there\u2019s something for everyone during Sleepy Holloween.\u00a0The town turns into a huge destination that offers haunted hayrides, gothic mansions, blazing pumpkins, farmers markets, live music, street fairs, parades, and of course, the Headless Horseman himself!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n www.hauntedhappenings.org<\/a><\/p>\n Location: Salem, Massachusetts<\/p>\n Open: October 1st \u2013 October 31st<\/p>\n Salem, Massachusetts, most well known for its dark history of supposed witchcraft and magic, is a huge Halloween destination for those who dare to visit. They town offers numerous tours and museums dedicated to the witch trials of 1692, pointing out specific sites and displaying many artifacts from the time. Salem also hosts several haunted walk-throughs, parades of all kinds, and a Halloween Carnival for all ages.\u00a0Visitors can also pay a visit to the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, a tribute to those condemned long ago. Be aware, many people still believe the town is haunted by those who perished at the gallows. You never know who or what you could stumble upon in the shadows!<\/p>\n www.thewaverlyhillssanatorium.com<\/a><\/p>\n Location: Louisville, KY<\/p>\n Open: September 25th \u2013 October 31st<\/p>\n Known to many as \u201cone of the most haunted places on earth,\u201d The Waverly Hills Sanatorium has been a top destination for paranormal investigators since it closed down due to the discovery of tuberculosis-curing antibiotics. Yes, that right, Waverly Hills operated as an actual tuberculosis hospital from 1910-1964. Throughout the year,\u00a0visitors can tour the property and hear about the rich history that lies behind its doors. However, Halloween brings out a very different side of the Sanatorium.\u00a0During the month of October, Waverly hosts a walk-through haunted house that brings people in from all over the country. This year it’s entitled \u201cA Time to Fear.\u201d\u00a0Visitors can purchase VIP tickets which include a no-wait entry into the haunted house, as well as a 30 minute tour of the upper floors of the hospital.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.arvlfc.com\/ball.html<\/a><\/p>\n Location: New Orleans, LA<\/p>\n Open: Friday, October 30th<\/p>\n Each year on the night before Halloween, the Anne Rice Vampire Lestat Fan Club (ARVLFC) hosts a Vampire Ball with appearances from well known musicians and entertainers from across the country. This year, Anne Rice herself, author of Interview with a Vampire, will make a personal appearance at the 2015 ball, entitled \u201cThe Gathering of the Ancients.\u201d The ball will also feature Aurelio Volaire, Jill Tracy, Paul Mercer, The Ghosts Project, and Marquis of Vaudeville. Attendees come to the ball in their most extravagant vampire attire, ranging anywhere from large ball gowns to costumes from famous Halloween movies. This is sure to be a night of fun, music,\u00a0and spooks had by all.<\/p>\n www.fearworld.com<\/a><\/p>\n Location: Atlanta, GA<\/p>\n Open: September 25th \u2013 November 7th<\/p>\n Netherworld Haunted House,\u00a0a multi-story, multi-attraction event in Atlanta, GA, is annually spotlighted by CNN, AOL, The Wall Street Journal, and\u00a0Hauntworld Magazine<\/em>. With movie-quality special effects, unique themes, and intricate sets, Netherworld has definitely earned its place as one of the country\u2019s most visited haunted destinations. This year, their walk-through attraction entitled \u201cVault 13: Unearthed\u201d is a hidden chamber full of clone creations that seek to take revenge on the human race. Make sure to check out this haunt if you\u2019re anywhere in the Southeast this October!<\/p>\n www.headlesshorseman.com<\/a><\/p>\n Open:\u00a0Last two weekends in September,\u00a0weekends in October.\u00a0(Friday,\u00a0Saturday,\u00a0and Sunday evenings.)<\/p>\n The Headless Horseman’s hayrides and haunted houses are a huge Halloween attraction for not only New York residents,\u00a0but also for Halloween thrill seekers from all over America.\u00a0Stretching across 45 acres of a 250 year-old farm, this elaborate Halloween wonderland consists of hay rides, corn mazes, and SIX different haunted houses. Because of rave reviews from those who have made it out in one piece, Headless Horseman has been rated as the “#1 Haunted Attraction in the US” by Haunt World Magazine<\/em>, “#1 Hallow Scream” by The Weather Channel, and as “America\u2019s Scariest Haunted House in the Northeast” by MTV to name a few.<\/p>\n Website Here<\/a><\/p>\n Location: Walt Disney World Resort<\/p>\n Open: September 15th \u2013 November 1st<\/p>\n During Halloween, people of all ages can join Mickey and his friends in a \u201cnot so scary,\u201d\u00a026-night event at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The park is transformed into a spooky, kid-friendly party that consists of fireworks, costume parades, and special Halloween shows. This year, you can enjoy the Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular\u00a0starring the mischievous Sanderson sisters from the popular movie, a barbershop quartet of dead cowboys, and Happy HalloWishes \u2013 a Villain concert with remixes of their popular theme songs. Adults and kids alike are encouraged to come in costume and trick-or-treat with their favorite Disney characters! For those of us who are still kids at heart, this is definitely one not to miss.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n www.knotts.com\/scaryfarm<\/a><\/p>\n Location: Buena Park, CA<\/p>\n Open: September 24th \u2013 October 31st<\/p>\n Knott\u2019s Scary Farm is an annual Halloween event at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA. The theme park is converted into \u201c160 acres of horror,\u201d as rides are reimagined and recreated for the month of October. With over 1000 monsters,\u00a0haunted mazes, and three different walk-though \u201cscare zones,\u201d Knott\u2019s Scary Farm has something for Halloween lovers everywhere (the thrill rides are all open as well!). One of the most notable parts of the event is \u201cElvira\u2019s Asylum,\u201d where\u00a0Elvira<\/a>,\u00a0the famous mistress of the dark, hosts a show that takes guests on a terrifying journey of music, dance, and comedy. Spend $50 at Elvira\u2019s Boo-Tique, and you can earn yourself a ticket to meet the mistress herself!<\/p>\n![\"10\"](\"http:\/\/i.love-halloween.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/102.jpg\")
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9. HALLOWEEN IN SLEEPY HOLLOW: SLEEPY HALLOWEEN<\/h1>\n
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8.\u00a0HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, MASSACHUSSETS: SALEM HAUNTED HAPPENINGS<\/h2>\n
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7. WAVERLY HILLS SANATORIUM<\/h1>\n
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6.\u00a0Anne Rice Vampire Ball<\/h1>\n
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5. NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE<\/h1>\n
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4. HEADLESS HORSEMAN<\/h1>\n
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3. MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY<\/h1>\n
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2.\u00a0KNOTT’S SCARY FARM<\/h1>\n
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1. UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S\u00a0HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS<\/h1>\n
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