It’s almost the spookiest season of all, and as Halloween rolls around this year, we’re looking for new, fun ways to celebrate! One way to get a little extra frightful fun this October is by visiting one of the ‘best small towns to celebrate Halloween’ in the U.S., just a short drive from Atlanta! Keep scrolling for all the details.
What is this mysterious small town near Atlanta that goes all out to celebrate Halloween?
You’ve probably heard of Macon, Georgia, but you might not know that it’s a spooky paradise for Halloween lovers! It’s true. According to a new study conducted by HGTV, Macon is one of the spookiest spots to celebrate Halloween in the U.S.
Here’s what they have to say about it,
Have a spellbinding time at the Macon Witches Float. Wear your best peaked hat, trade your broom for a paddle and glide down the Ocmulgee River on Oct. 6 from 2-5 p.m… If you prefer your scares on dry land, take an evening tour through Riverside Cemetery or Rose Hill Cemetery (the resting place of Gregg and Duane Allman and Berry Oakley of The Allman Brothers Band). Book a stay at the historic, allegedly haunted 1842 Inn, and beware of shoves from unseen hands at the Big House, where the Allman Brothers lived and worked from 1970 to 1973… Macon is said to be the most haunted town in Georgia.
In other words, there are plenty of spine-tingling happenings in Macon if you’re looking to celebrate Halloween in a small town!
And if you’re on the hunt for ghosts, Macon is actually hosting this incredibly cool experience, where you can hunt ghosts and ghouls with experienced paranormal specialists and guides!