{"id":8672,"date":"2025-10-30T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/?p=8672"},"modified":"2026-01-07T11:27:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:27:59","slug":"spooky-getaways-best-halloween-travel-destinations-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/p\/spooky-getaways-best-halloween-travel-destinations-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Spooky getaways: best Halloween travel destinations in the US!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you\u2019re looking to combine travel, thrills and the haunting fun of October, the United States offers some of the most memorable Halloween <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/travel-and-stay\/c\/2429900\">getaways<\/a> in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">From witch-trial history to town-wide pumpkin parties, here are four top U.S. destinations where Halloween transforms the landscape into something unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salem, Massachusetts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/salem-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"salem\" class=\"wp-image-8674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/salem-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/salem-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/salem-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/salem.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Why visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Known as the \u201cWitch City,\u201d Salem is arguably the Halloween capital of the U.S. with over a million visitors during October. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A little bit of history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Salem\u2019s dark legacy began in 1692, with the infamous witch trials in which more than 200 people were accused and 20 executed for alleged witchcraft. That legacy now underpins its Halloween-era draw. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbackpacker.com\/best-halloween-travel-destinations-united-states\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">i<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Halloween highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The annual \u201cHaunted Happenings\u201d festival includes ghost tours, costume balls, parades, and candle-lit gatherings throughout October.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Historic sites like the Witch House and Old Burying Point Cemetery offer eerie credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visitor tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Book accommodations early for the last weekend of October. Many events are walkable from downtown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group linkall has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dd3594;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-ea1fff98 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-718 box type-box status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-getaway\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7149cf97 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/weekend-getaway-for-2-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/weekend-getaway-for-2-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/weekend-getaway-for-2-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-qlcf-custom-field\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/b\/weekend-getaway-for-2\" target=\"_blank\" data-productprice=\"399.00\" data-productid=\"B7Y501\" data-productbrand=\"wonderbox\" data-productname=\"Weekend getaway for 2\" data-productfrom=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8672\">Escape to paradise with a two-night hotel adventure for two at over 52,000 destinations nationwide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8294a1f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#fb5198;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Buy now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/p\/last-minute-halloween-costumes-easy-movie-inspired-ideas\/\" style=\"background-color:#f2227e\"><strong>Last-minute Halloween costumes: easy movie-inspired ideas<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Denton, Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/houston-texas-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Houston\" class=\"wp-image-8664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/houston-texas-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/houston-texas-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/houston-texas-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/houston-texas.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Denton has recently been recognized as the \u201cHalloween Capital of Texas\u201d and is preparing for a massive lineup of events in October 2026, with more than 200 themed activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A little bit of history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Located just north of Dallas\u2013Fort Worth, Denton\u2019s downtown square and artsy mindset have embraced Halloween as a month-long festival, drawing large crowds and immersive installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Halloween highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cThirty-One Days of Denton Halloween\u201d featuring coffin races, haunted maze, pop-up d\u00e9cor and a food &amp; drink tour. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysanantonio.com\/lifestyle\/article\/denton-texas-halloween-capital-20792650.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MySA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Self-guided ghost tours of historic downtown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visitor tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Even though relatively newer on the Halloween tourism map, Denton offers big-time experience paired with Texas hospitality and less crowded vibes than mega cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group linkall has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dd3594;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-ea1fff98 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4269 box type-box status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-getaway tag-aperitif tag-aquatic tag-beauty tag-bnb tag-breakfast tag-care tag-culture tag-driving tag-gastronomy tag-indoor tag-massage tag-monuments tag-museum tag-oenology tag-outdoor tag-restaurant tag-spa tag-tasting tag-thalasso tag-ulm_aircraft tag-wellness\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7149cf97 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/getaway-for-2-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/getaway-for-2-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/getaway-for-2-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-qlcf-custom-field\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/b\/getaway-for-2\" target=\"_blank\" data-productprice=\"199.00\" data-productid=\"BTX501\" data-productbrand=\"wonderbox\" data-productname=\"Getaway for 2\" data-productfrom=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8672\">Escape the ordinary with a luxurious hotel stay for two at over 52,000 destinations nationwide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8294a1f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#fb5198;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Buy now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Las Vegas, Nevada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/las-vegas-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"las-vegas\" class=\"wp-image-6944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/las-vegas-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/las-vegas-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/las-vegas-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/las-vegas.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Las Vegas may be known for its lights and entertainment year-round\u2014but for 2026 Halloween season it also offers major haunted attractions and themed events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical context<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Sin City\u2019s flamboyance and theatricality lend themselves well to Halloween: haunted hotels, costume parties, ghost-town tours and immersive horror experiences contribute to its appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Halloween highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Major haunted attractions opening in 2026 (such as \u201cUniversal Horror Unleashed\u201d at Area15) draw horror-fans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Costumed nightlife, themed spectacle events and major hotel\/casino horror parties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visitor tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As you\u2019re in Las Vegas, combine your horror fix with luxury elements\u2014but book early, as Halloween weekend is busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group linkall has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dd3594;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-ea1fff98 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-373 box type-box status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-getaway\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7149cf97 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/3-days-in-las-vegas-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/3-days-in-las-vegas-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/3-days-in-las-vegas-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-qlcf-custom-field\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/b\/3-days-in-las-vegas\" target=\"_blank\" data-productprice=\"399.00\" data-productid=\"BEAJ01\" data-productbrand=\"wonderbox\" data-productname=\"3 days in Las Vegas\" data-productfrom=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8672\">Unleash your wild side with two unforgettable nights in the dazzling city of sin<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8294a1f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#fb5198;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Buy now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/p\/halloween-2025-best-horror-movie-of-all-time-for-your-spooky-season-watchlist\/\" style=\"background-color:#f2227e\"><strong>Halloween 2026 : Best horror movie of all time for your spooky season watchlist!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf32 4. Half Moon Bay, California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/half-moon-california-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"half-moon-california\" class=\"wp-image-8673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/half-moon-california-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/half-moon-california-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/half-moon-california-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/10\/half-moon-california.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For a coastal, family-friendly Halloween escape, Half Moon Bay in Northern California offers iconic pumpkin festivals and fall ambiance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical context<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This coastal town has long held pumpkin-weighing competitions, local harvest traditions and autumn scenery that sets it apart from urban haunted tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Halloween highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The annual Art &amp; Pumpkin Festival, featuring massive pumpkin displays, weigh-offs, hayrides and arts vendors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Scenic drives along the coast, taking in fog, ocean views and autumn colors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visitor tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This destination suits those who prefer seasonal charm over full-on horror. Combine the festival with a coastal retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group linkall has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dd3594;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-ea1fff98 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-374 box type-box status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-getaway\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7149cf97 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/3-days-in-los-angeles-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/3-days-in-los-angeles-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/3-days-in-los-angeles-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-qlcf-custom-field\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/b\/3-days-in-los-angeles\" target=\"_blank\" data-productprice=\"499.00\" data-productid=\"BN7J01\" data-productbrand=\"wonderbox\" data-productname=\"3 days in Los Angeles\" data-productfrom=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8672\">Experience the magic of Los Angeles with a two-night getaway for two at your choice of 425 stunning hotels<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8294a1f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#fb5198;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Buy now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-section-1 has-medium-font-size has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-1--1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Planning &amp; Travel Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Book early:<\/strong> Many Halloween-focused destinations fill fast, especially for the weekends leading into October 31.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check official event calendars:<\/strong> Salem\u2019s Haunted Happenings, Denton\u2019s 31 Days of Halloween, Las Vegas themed events all list their 2026 schedules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose your vibe:<\/strong> Haunted history (Salem), immersive festival (Denton), nightlife horror (Las Vegas), or seasonal charm (Half Moon Bay).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expect higher costs:<\/strong> Travel to top Halloween destinations often comes with premium lodging and event pricing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weather &amp; logistics:<\/strong> Consider climate (coastal California vs. New England vs. desert Nevada), and plan transportation accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group linkall has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dd3594;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-ea1fff98 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4269 box type-box status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-getaway tag-aperitif tag-aquatic tag-beauty tag-bnb tag-breakfast tag-care tag-culture tag-driving tag-gastronomy tag-indoor tag-massage tag-monuments tag-museum tag-oenology tag-outdoor tag-restaurant tag-spa tag-tasting tag-thalasso tag-ulm_aircraft tag-wellness\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7149cf97 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/getaway-for-2-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/getaway-for-2-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/getaway-for-2-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-qlcf-custom-field\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/b\/getaway-for-2\" target=\"_blank\" data-productprice=\"199.00\" data-productid=\"BTX501\" data-productbrand=\"wonderbox\" data-productname=\"Getaway for 2\" data-productfrom=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8672\">Escape the ordinary with a luxurious hotel stay for two at over 52,000 destinations nationwide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8294a1f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#fb5198;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Buy now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Wherever you choose to go, a Halloween travel getaway in 2026 can be more than costumes\u2014it can be a full-scale immersive experience rooted in history, local culture, community and theatrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Whether you\u2019re chasing ghost tours in Salem, exploring haunted mazes in Denton, partying in Las Vegas or enjoying a pumpkin-filled coastal retreat, you\u2019re in for a memorable spooky season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking to combine travel, thrills and the haunting fun of October, the United States offers some of the most memorable Halloween getaways in 2026. From witch-trial history to town-wide pumpkin parties, here are four top U.S. destinations where Halloween transforms the landscape into something unforgettable. Salem, Massachusetts Why visit Known as the \u201cWitch [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":8677,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8672","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-getaway"],"acf":{"breadcrumb_text":"","guide_display":false,"idea_display":false,"custom_related_box":false,"custom_related_activity":false,"custom_related_posts":false,"ligne":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8672","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8672"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8672\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9092,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8672\/revisions\/9092"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8672"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8672"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8672"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}