Pennsylvania Tour Ranked Among Nation’s Spookiest

Pennsylvania has some very creepy areas, so it's not a big surprise that a new ranking has one Keystone State experience listed among the nation's scariest.

The study comes from Tripadvisor.com, who has been on the hunt to find the nation's best-rated spine-chilling experiences. "October is here, so it's time to dust off the pumpkins and get ready for Halloween," they state in the study. "In the lead up to fright night and in the spirit of all things paranormal, Tripadvisor has rounded up a list of the best-rated spooky tours in the US to try out this month (or anytime if you have a penchant for ghost, ghouls, witches and murderers!)." They add, "From a deep dive into the locations front and center in the Salem Witch Trials to a haunted tour of Savannah’s local ghosts, these are THE creepy but very fun experiences to try this Halloween, according to travelers who braved them themselves. Book one, if you dare!"

The No. 1 experience in all of America, according to Tripadvisor, is "History & Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour" in Salem, Massachusetts. "There are many Salem tours out there but this is the only Travelers' Choice winner, led by a local historian who brings alive the city's history at the time of day you choose," they state. "For a spookier experience, pick a nighttime tour led by lantern light. Visit the Burying Point Cemetery, Witch House, and Ropes Mansion garden as your guide tells stories of the haunted history of Salem, Massachusetts."

So, which Pennsylvania experience is on the list? The Dark Philly Adult Night Tour, coming in at No. 7. "Leave the kids at home, because this night tour of Philly is strictly R-rated," they warn. "Be led along the darker streets of the city, hearing stories of hauntings, executions, vampires, and other chilling tales. See the city's beautiful historic buildings lit up at night, and find out facts about them that you won't hear on standard daytime tours."

Welcome to the spooky season. Of course, there are plenty of great haunted houses and haunts in Pennsylvania, but what about some actual haunted hotels? We have those, too.

I did some digging and found a great article via OnlyinYourState.com that names eight haunted hotels in the Keystone State. I knew we had a few, but having eight haunted hotels makes Pennsylvania the perfect state to celebrate Halloween. "If you are partial to ghost stories, haunted tales, and spooky happenings, a little paranormal activity might be just what your overnight getaway needs," OnlyinYourState.com says in the article. "And, if you’re tired of the generic hotel experience, you’re in luck. Look no further. Below you’ll find a list of some of the most haunted hotels in Pennsylvania. Even if you don’t encounter a ghost — and you very well might — you'll leave with some fascinating tales to tell."

I'm actually pretty easily scared, so a real-life ghost story would most likely scare me off from an overnight stay, unless I was with something who could talk sense into me. Either way, I really think all of these hotels look interesting- almost historical. Read on for eight haunted hotels in Pennsylvania via OnlyinYourState.com and find more information on all of the hotels here. It's worth noting that most of these hotels don't claim to be haunted, so there are no guarantees that you'll run into Casper during your stay. But, it's still a fun idea, if you're into ghost hunting or that sort of activity.

This hotel looks quaint and beautiful, despite the rumors that it's haunted!

https://www.visitbuckscounty.com/blog/post/this-bb-in-new-hope-hid-aaron-burr-after-his-famous-duel-with-alexander-hamilton/

That only thing better than a haunted hotel is a haunted bed and breakfast, right?

https://www.visitbuckscounty.com/listing/1870-wedgwood-inn-of-new-hope/1748/

What's cool about this spot is that there's a lot of rich history behind the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.

https://www.hotelbethlehem.com/

When I think of a haunted inn, for some reason, the Alfred Hitchcock movie "Psycho" comes to mind. Great movie.

https://cashtowninn.com/

There are many tales of Gettysburg itself being haunted, so it's no surprise that The Gettysburg Hotel is possibly haunted, too.

https://www.hotelgettysburg.com/

This is a lovely inn, if you ignore the ghosts. Just kidding- we don't really know if there are ghosts here.

https://innjt.com/

Of course a railroad hotel could be haunted, because there's nothing creepier than a haunted railroad. It's very vintage. They also have a great restaurant.

https://www.restaurantji.com/pa/marietta/the-railroad-house-inn-/

The Omni Bedford Springs Resort is a very popular destination, and the bonus is that around Halloween, you can tell yourself that you're visiting a truly haunted spot.

https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/bedford-springs

This list is via OnlyinYourState.com.