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If you’re seeking a Halloween adventure that will stay with you long after the ghostly glow fades, look no further than New Orleans—one of the 13 Best Places to Visit for Halloween Around the World, according to Travel + Leisure. And no wonder! Halloween here is less of a day and more of an entire month filled with vampiric charm, ghostly encounters, and street parades that defy the boundaries of your wildest Halloween dreams. Nestled just a quick stroll away from the epicenter of all things eerie in the French Quarter, the New Orleans Guest House offers the ideal base for this October adventure, welcoming you with clean, affordable rooms and staff who keep the Halloween spirit alive year-round. Now, don your spookiest attire and prepare to immerse yourself in the true culture of this haunted haven.

Halloween in New Orleans isn’t your average trick-or-treat fare; it’s an outright transformation. On any night in October, the French Quarter pulses with the energy of werewolves, vampires, goblins, and creatures so spine-chilling you’ll need to remind yourself you’re still very much alive. This place doesn’t just “celebrate” Halloween; it owns it. Come nightfall, Frenchmen Street turns into a full-blown costume runway. Whether you’re rocking classic Dracula or something hilariously obscure, you’re bound to make friends (or fiends!) while parading through the street parties packed shoulder-to-shoulder with folks from all over. Everyone’s in costume, everyone’s dancing, and everyone’s reveling in the deliciously dark spirit of the season.

Of course, the French Quarter has its fair share of haunted hotspots, ready to send chills down the spine of even the most seasoned skeptic. Halloween brings extra flavor to the infamous haunted tours winding through these ancient streets, where tales of lingering spirits and restless ghosts come to life in the most spine-tingling way. And while any ol’ town might promise ghost sightings, the Quarter has more than just a shadow or two. You’ll be guided through centuries-old buildings with histories that could scare the cobwebs off a crypt—stories of ghosts who refused to leave, of scorned lovers lurking in the dark, and other-worldly presences. Even on a calm night, this place feels alive with spirits—and Halloween dials it all up to a fever pitch.

For a dive deeper into the spine-chilling essence of New Orleans, step into one of the many voodoo shops peppering the city. Voodoo isn’t a trend here; it’s a way of life, intertwined with the history and mystery of New Orleans itself. Brought to the city by enslaved Africans in the 1700s, voodoo blended with local culture, drawing in all who felt the allure of magic, mystery, and the spirit world. Today, you can find all the trappings of voodoo on sale—from protective amulets to love potions, ensuring you’re fully prepared for any Halloween hauntings.

And what would Halloween be without a brush with the City of the Dead? New Orleans’ famous cemeteries are truly otherworldly; with tombs rising above ground, these “Cities of the Dead” look like ghostly neighborhoods just waiting for a visit. Explore Lafayette Cemetery or St. Louis No. 1, where even seasoned ghost hunters have reported inexplicable sounds and spectral figures lingering in the misty alleyways between tombs. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, standing among these historic mausoleums is enough to give anyone a taste of the supernatural.

Costumes? This is New Orleans! The locals need no excuse to put on a costume, and in October, costume shops burst at the seams with anything and everything you’ll need to become whoever—or whatever—you dare. This town’s idea of Halloween isn’t one-and-done; it’s an ongoing showcase of creativity, where zombies rub elbows with aliens and Marie Antoinette bumps into a top-hatted skeleton. With all the parades, street parties, and open-air shenanigans, there’s no shortage of venues to flaunt your Halloween alter-ego.

And let’s not forget the LGBTQ+ scene, which takes Halloween to a whole new level. From LGBTQ+ Halloween costume contests to themed parties hosted by iconic venues like the Phoenix Bar and Good Friends Bar, the community embraces Halloween with the same inclusive spirit that defines New Orleans itself. Every cobblestone and corner of the Quarter becomes a stage for LGBTQ+ revelers to show off their most imaginative, eerie, and downright fabulous creations. If you’re here to play, you’re guaranteed a treat.

So, pack your best costume (or three), rally your courage, and prepare for a Halloween experience that only New Orleans can deliver. And if you’re lucky enough to book a stay with us at the New Orleans Guest House, you’ll be perfectly positioned to take on every ghostly gathering, every haunted alley, and every high-energy street party. Come for the spine-tingling chills, stay for the over-the-top thrills, and immerse yourself in the bewitching charm that makes New Orleans the ultimate Halloween destination. And remember, what happens in the Quarter…is probably already haunting it!

For additional information on accommodations call us directly at 504.566.1177 OR 1.800.562.1177. You may also visit us online at neworleansguest.house.

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