Haunted vacation to Pennsylvania
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by: Julianbryan
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Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 Time: 4:27 AM
Are you the type of person who loves scary movies? Then you may be interested in a haunted vacation. Pennsylvania has some of the best places to visit when it comes to haunted spots that you will be thrilled to choose this as a vacation destination.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to the east.
The state's four most populous cities are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Erie. The state capital is Harrisburg. Pennsylvania has 51 miles of coastline along Lake Erie and 57 miles of shoreline along the Delaware Estuary.
Rich in historic lore, Pennsylvania territory was disputed in the early 1600s among the Dutch, the Swedes, and the English. England acquired the region in 1664 with the capture of New York, and in 1681 Pennsylvania was granted to William Penn, a Quaker, by King Charles II.
The Gettysburg Ghost Train should be one of the stops on your list. This is one of the better known haunts in the area. The 16 mile round trip will allow you to explore the ghostly uninhabited areas; well mostly uninhabited unless you believe in ghosts.
Another spot in Pennsylvania is Terre Hill. This is a trail that is said to be haunted. Walk and explore with the special effects that are provided to put a chill up your spine. Visit the Terre Haunted Park Cafe and you will enjoy some of the stories of this area of Pennsylvania that have been told for years.
The Eastern State Penitentiary is considered one of the top haunted buildings in Pennsylvania. This was once where Al Capone stayed and another bank robber called Slick Willie Sutton. There is a room known as Terror behind the Walls that was voted as number six when it comes to the best haunted places in America.
The Pittsburgh Scare House or the Hall of Nightmares are two more good choices. Go and see if you can find out the age-old secrets of these places that contain the souls of those long past. Visit Pennsylvania for the scariest vacation you will ever take.
The Pennsylvania is rich in history apart from haunted tours many historical tours available here. Hotels in Pennsylvania are full of all modern era facilities and services whether you visiting for business or vacation purpose.
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