Hit the Road for Halloween Frights

From a supernaturally infused Detroit restaurant to a Kentucky trail of paranormal discovery, these spots should make your spooky season to-do list. 




Detroit’s The Whitney Restaurant is housed in a a 52-room mansion completed in 1894 that was once owned by the richest man in Detroit. This time of year, paranormal themed dinners are on the menu and drinks at The Ghostbar are always sure to keep spirits high. For those who want to delve deeper into haunted lore, the Kentucky After Dark trail maps out 21 stops that promise to put a chill into your season. 

Kentucky After Dark Trail

International Paranormal Museum in Somerset, Kentucky (photo courtesy of International Paranormal Museum)

Spanning various locations across Kentucky, this trail highlights haunted locations and creepy attractions throughout the Bluegrass State. 

Medieval Torture Museum

Torture instruments at the Medieval Torture Museum in Chicago, Illinois (photo courtesy of Medieval Torture Museum)

This macabre museum in Chicago showcases more than 100 torture devices — 30% of which are original to their time, while the rest are replicas that give visitors an idea of their craft and use.

Witches’ Tree

Witches’ Tree in Louisville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Louisville Historic Tours)

This creepy tree surrounded by rich lore is a stop on Louisville Historic Tours’ lineup of ghostly spots throughout the city. 

The Whitney

The Whitney in Detroit, Michigan (photo courtesy of Visit Detroit)

Get into the spirit of Halloween at this 52-room mansion in Detroit, Michigan. Completed in 1894 it now houses an award-winning restaurant.