Take a Haunted Halloween Adventure During the October Pandemic Holiday
In this era of pandemic, true vacations are rare. Flying to your destination is not ideal unless absolutely necessary , and some locations are reintroducing stricter quarantine measures and shutting down businesses in response to rising COVID-19 cases.
So is it even possible to plan a trip that you will look forward to (and safely)? Yes, especially if it’s a seasonal Halloween ride that you can enjoy in the comfort of your car or outdoors.
Travel booking site Kayak has compiled a 29-stop, 7,500-mile itinerary that connects the creepiest places across the country. As a bonus (almost) they are all outdoors. You will find cemeteries, lighthouses, state parks, haunted houses and an abandoned amusement park. There are also several ghost tours on the list. The route begins in Stowe, Virginia and ends in San Jose, California.
Of course, this route as a whole requires travel across state lines – if you’d rather stay closer to home, you can simply take a day trip to the nearest haunted house. National Geographic also has a list of spooky places in seven states, while Country Living has compiled a list of 25 haunted places .
If you do go on a long journey, you still need a place to stay and food, even if all the attractions are outdoors. Before you set off, carefully review your local COVID-19 regulations and bookmark tools that offer real-time updates on travel restrictions so you won’t be surprised when you arrive.
You should also take all precautions to make your travel safer : wear masks, stay away from anyone not traveling with you, and minimize your chances of interacting with others, especially in enclosed spaces.