Screenshot of Visit Mississippi logo from Haunted Mississippi Commercial

Some commercials do their jobs better than others, don’t they? Like, with some of them you have no idea what they’re advertising, but with others, there’s no doubt. Visit Mississippi’s “Haunted Mississippi” commercial is one of those that you know immediately what it’s advertising: the state’s paranormal tourism! And it’sContinue Reading

Collage of haunted places on Independence Missouri's Paranormal Path

Missouri is no stranger to haunted places. In fact, some of them have even been investigated on paranormal shows, such as when Amy and Adam from Kindred Spirits went to the Belvoir Winery & Inn in Liberty, Missouri. Steve and Amy from The Dead Files have investigated several private homes inContinue Reading

Saw this press release about one of my favorite things, the Haunted History Trail of New York State. I’ve been following them for years and have watched them continue to grow and expand this very unique tourism platform. Many congrats to them. Well deserved award. Press release: The Genesee CountyContinue Reading

Officials for the West Virginia Division of Tourism are taking applications for a new Haunted West Virginia Trail they want to offer tourists. From their site: The Mountain State has its share of ghosts, spirits and supernatural stories.  Reported ghosts of civil war soldiers, tragic deaths and murder victims seekingContinue Reading

Haunt Jaunts is excited to welcome a new affiliate, Starline Tours.  #1 Hollywood Celebrity Tour Company – Starline Tours – Book Online NOW and Save $5! If you’ve ever jaunted out to Los Angeles or Hollywood, they’re one of the companies who offer movie stars home tours. Same thing ifContinue Reading

While updating the U.S Ghost Tours from Viator and adding a new page to our Ghost Tours, Walks & Hunts section (Haunted Places Tours), I came across some other neat tours on Viator. Specifically, season-appropriate Halloween tours and activities, such as: Chicago Halloween Haunted Cruise Add a new adventure toContinue Reading

Check out this marvelous Top 25 Dark Tourist Spots infographic from Baltic Travel Company. This is one of the neatest dark tourism lists/infographics I’ve seen yet. There’s a few places on here I haven’t seen on previous lists. (Such as numbers 2, 9, 17 and 18.) With a bit o’luck,Continue Reading

The other day I got an exciting email from Kelly Rapone of the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce in Batavia, New York, about a wonderfully haunt jaunty website: Haunted History Trail of New York State. It’s a state-wide trail developed for those who enjoy haunted inns, investigations, tours, etc….Each locationContinue Reading

Springfield, Missouri has her own castle. The structure sits well hidden behind Evangel College. Driving along Glenstone one would never know the castle existed from the view near the street. The building was designed to resemble a castle reflecting the theme of the Knights of Pythias, a male secret societyContinue Reading

A long time ago my friend Jade Walker sent me a link (that I unfortunately no longer have) asking if Haunt Jaunts is dark tourism. I think the link was to the Institute for Dark Tourism Research, but for some reason I didn’t save it so I’m not positive aboutContinue Reading

When I shared the link about the reader seeking advice on trip planning to haunted New Orleans on HJ’s Facebook page, I got a great comment from a Jaunter named Alyne. She lives in New Orleans and had some fantastic insights to share about enjoying the paranormal tourism there. SheContinue Reading

I love when people email questions seeking advice on planning their trips to haunted places. Here’s an email I recently received from someone planning a trip to haunted New Orleans: My name is Kaylie, and my best friend and I plan on taking a haunted trip to New Orleans duringContinue Reading