Paranormal Places, Scary Stories & Local Haunts

From historic hauntings to unexplained mysteries, find out why these North Carolina destinations will haunt you in the best way.

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Local Haunts

Have A Scary Good Time

Find fear-fueled destinations for Halloween thrills including spooky woods, haunted hayrides and even a theme park turned "scream park."

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Seasonal Events

Where Halloween Makes a Scene

From family-friendly walking tours to spooky woods designed to have you jumping out of your skin, NC delivers treats and tricks throughout the year.

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Friday night ghost & history walk with ghostsofdavidson in Davidson, NC. #ghosts #northcarolina #davidsonnorthcarolina #ghosthunting #spookystories #spooky

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Oakdale Cemetery Wilmington, NC 35mm Kodak Portra 400 #film #madewithkodak #cemetary #northcarolina #kodak #kodakportra400 #mood #analog #analogphotography

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Some beach night shots!! The moon was perfect but the wind was crazy lol. #nc #oakisland #oakislandnc #northcarolina #beach #nightbeach #naturephotography #moon #oceanphotography #night #nightphotography #scenic #scenery #beautifulphoto #beachatnight #haunting #ghostly #darkart #haunted #scary #moonlight

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Grandfather Mountain State Park #lomography #lomoturquoise #grandfathermountain #ncstateparks #northcarolina #northcarolinastateparks #35mm #35mmfilm

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#happynewyearseve on this #foggymorning right on the #capefearriver in #haunted & #historicdowntownwilmington, #northcarolina...

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Mordecai House | Raleigh, NC📍 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #history #historybuff #historicdistrict #historicpreservation #femalehistorian #historian #mordecaihouse #historical #historyblogger #womenshistorycircle #historylover #nchistory #northcarolinahistory #raleighhistory #historicraleigh #historicnorthcarolina #historicnc #explorenorthcarolina #explorenc #exploreraleigh #raleigh #northcarolina #raleighnorthcarolina #downtownraleigh #visitraleigh #visitnorthcarolina #visitnc #visitraleighnc #historichomes #historicalhomes

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A few black and white mountain images. . . #landscape #naturephotography #blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #sunrise #travelphotography #mountains #summer #adventure #northcarolina #blueridgemountains #blueridgemoments #blueridgeoutdoors #appalachiantrail #discovercarolinas #828isgreat #northcarolinaoutdoors #framesmag #kehspotlight #leicasociety

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🌽🌙Join us for The Final Weekend of the Corn Maze & Night Corn Mazes! 📆 **Date:** November 4th & 5th 🕒 **Time:** 10 am - 11 pm 🎃 **SPECIAL OFFER:** Fill any of our farm wagons with pumpkins from any of the patches as full as you can for just $20! This offer is available now through Saturday, 11/4. Don't miss out on this fantastic deal! **🌽 The Corn Maze 🌽** Get lost in the beauty of our intricate corn maze during the day, or challenge yourself with our thrilling Night Corn Mazes after dark. It's the perfect way to celebrate the fall season with family and friends. 🌙 **Night Corn Mazes:** As the sun sets, our corn mazes take on a whole new level of excitement. Navigate your way through the maze with just the moonlight and your flashlight – it's an adventure you won't forget! Bring your loved ones, and enjoy a day filled with laughter, pumpkins, and the magic of the corn maze. See you this weekend at Armstrong Artisan Farm for a memorable experience! www.armstrongartisanfarm.com #farm #FallFarmDays #farmfun #ArmstrongArtisanFarm #ncfarm #northcarolina #Armstrongartisanfarm #nightcornmaze #pumpkins #NightMaze #spookyseason #FarmLife

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I just love these woods so much. The trees are so straight, the moss a vibrant green, and barely a sound except the drips off the branches. It always has a spooky vibe to me. I always feel like I’m being watched 😹☠️ the little cabins are a bonus! Especially when my baecautme gets silly. 🙃 #welcometochilis . . . . . . . #romanticasheville #romanticashevillefavs #wnc #discoverthecarolinas #discover_carolinas #viewsofthesouth #appalachian_explorers #blueridgemoments #blueridgemountains #northcarolina #northcarolinaliving #northcarolinaoutdoors #northcarolinamountains #blueridgeparkway #hikeasheville #views #viewsfordays #mountains #avltoday #mountainview #mountainvibes #trailful #ashevilletrails #blueridgeparkwaync #foggy #foggyforest #foggymorning #foggymorning

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Henry River Mill Village - better known at District 12 from the Hunger Games and the Everdeen's house. I took a 40 mile detour out of my way to come see the site and learn a little more about the history of the mill village. Great docent tour around a couple of the buildings and there's even an opportunity that you can stay in a refurbished cottage on the grounds.

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Lovely church in Valle Crucis. According to local legend it is connected to the demon dog of Valle Crucis and a few other haunts. #nc #northcarolina #vallecrucis #demondogofvallecrucis

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Blue Ridge Parkway - riding through the tropical storm Debbie from NC towards Washington. . . . #blueridgeparkway #blueridgemountains #rain #road #fromthecar #northcarolina #Delaware