Prepare to be Scared

Ok this is going to sound really nerdy…because it is. One of the things I love to do while traveling is go on ghost tours. People have died everywhere around the world and chances are no matter what large city you are in someone wants to tell their story.

There are two types of ghost tours. One is for people who are interested in the actual spirits; “The World’s Most Haunted” type, who research special energy tracking devices. I have never been on one of these before but they seem intense and like a Halloween haunted house attraction except scarier. I prefer the ghost tours that are more about the stories and the history of the city. I think it is the best way to learn the most interesting tidbits about a city that you would never hear by going to the most famous attractions.

New York obviously has had its share of deaths and there are many enthusiasts who will take you down the streets for a small price. The one I have been on in New York is called ”Greenwich Ghosts” and the woman who took us was incredibly fun. Whether you believe in an afterlife or not, ghost tours are a really fun, kitsch way to spend an evening and will give you great party stories.

–Emily–