Some wonder why people love being scared; could it be the thrill? Maybe the burst of energy. When we go through this feeling (which can be caused by movies, ‘haunted areas,’ etc.), our brains believe that it’s a realistic situation that causes your heart to race and your adrenaline to go through your veins.
Each person is different and goes through various feelings which are broken down into three categories. There are certain types of people, when it comes to being ‘scared’, who are thrill seekers, overanxious, and competitors. Having some friends with you while being scared or going through a haunted house gives you a good laugh afterward and some fun memories.
Thrill seekers:
These people feel a certain feeling like being exhilarated or even just ‘normal’ when they go through something like a ‘haunted house.’
Overanxious:
Some people have anxiety when going through something ‘scary’ or have a panic-type personality. It’s said that doing something similar to a haunted house increases your stress, can be easier to overcome, and makes you feel better.
Competitors:
This type of person wants to overcome something and likes to challenge themselves. These people may feel accomplished and proud when finishing a haunted house.
Great spooky places to go for the fall season
Salem ~Massachusetts: Salem is most famous for its witch trials which happened in 1692. Salem is home to where the original Hocus Pocus was filmed and a great place to visit during the Halloween season. Salem has multiple hotels for people to stay in and some may even be haunted like the Hawthorne Hotel! It is a great place to visit with family or friends.
Sleepy Hollow ~New York: By visiting Sleepy Hollow, you’ll find haunted hay rides and spooky cemetery tours. You can also see the beautifully carved pumpkin museum with over 1000 pumpkins! If staying in Sleepy Hollow, you can sleep in the Castle Hotel and Spa, Tarrytown House Estate (pet friendly), and more. These hotels are very close to Sleepy Hollow and maybe have haunted rooms!
The Stanley Hotel~ Colorado:
This beautiful hotel is where Stephen King wrote the book The Shining. The exteriors for the movie of the same name were filmed here. The Stanley Hotel is said to have ghosts roaming the hotel rooms, hallways, and the ballroom giving a spooky feeling to whoever stays there. Estes Park where the hotel is located is gorgeous during the late summer to late fall with great areas to climb.
New Orleans ~ Louisiana: During the Halloween season New Orleans has beautiful parades with huge floats! Andrew Jackson Hotel is said to be the most haunted hotel in New Orleans because of its sad history; this hotel was originally built as a boys’ orphanage which was sadly consumed by flames with five little boys inside. One of the boys, Armand, is known for laughing and pushing people out of bed. New Orleans is also known for having gorgeous music for the festive season and spooky voodoo shops, and it is even possible for you to learn some fun spells.
Fall River ~Massachusetts: Fall River has beautiful trollies for tours to explore the cold fall weather. This area of Massachusetts is most famous for the unsolved Lizzie Borden case in 1893. The building that the murder was in is now said to be haunted by multiple spirits such as Lizzie, Maggie (the maid) Andrew (her father), and Abby (her stepmother). This building is also welcome for people to spend the night or take tours to learn more about the history of Lizzie’s life.
