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Savannah has been recognized by HGTV as one of the top small towns for Halloween celebrations, thanks to its rich history and haunted reputation. Visitors can enjoy unique activities such as the Blue Orb tour, which involves hunting for ghosts in notorious locales like Bonaventure Cemetery and Colonial Park Cemetery. The city, alongside Macon and Athens, is embracing the Halloween spirit with events that highlight their cultural heritage and supernatural lore, ensuring a spooky season filled with festivities.
Savannah has been named one of the “20+ Best Small Towns for Celebrating Halloween” by HGTV’s Lynn Coulter. The city, known for its rich history and Southern charm, is also considered one of the most haunted cities in the country. Savannah’s spooky reputation makes it a prime destination for Halloween festivities, attracting visitors eager to explore its eerie side.
Among the unique activities available to those celebrating Halloween in Savannah is the Blue Orb tour, where participants can hunt for zombies or apparitions. The city boasts numerous haunted locales, including the Bonaventure Cemetery and Colonial Park Cemetery, both known for their chilling histories and ghostly lore. Additionally, a creepy pub crawl is part of Savannah’s Halloween offerings, providing a blend of spooky fun and local culture as participants explore neighborhood bars and pubs, rumored to hold their own supernatural stories.
Alongside Savannah, other Georgia towns share the spotlight in the same celebration list. Macon and Athens are also highlighted for their Halloween events. Macon is recognized as the most haunted town in Georgia and will host the Witches Float event on October 26 at Amerson River Park. The city also offers the Spirits in October tour, providing residents and visitors a look into its haunted past. Those seeking an overnight ghostly experience may choose to stay at the 1842 Inn, which is implied to be haunted.
Athens is set to host the 17th Annual Wild Rumpus Halloween Celebration on October 25. This event has been compared to Mardi Gras, featuring vibrant costumes, dance parties, music, and food. The Wild Rumpus is noted to be one of the premier Halloween celebrations in the Southeast and draws thousands of attendees each year who come together to celebrate the spooky season in style.
The recognition of Savannah, Macon, and Athens adds to the growing trend of Southern towns embracing Halloween festivities, providing unique experiences that highlight their historical contexts and community spirit. In addition to Georgia, the recommended small towns for Halloween celebrations include locations from states such as California, Connecticut, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Vermont.
As Halloween approaches, Savannah and its neighboring towns offer residents and visitors a variety of ways to partake in the season’s celebrations, each featuring their cultures and tales of the paranormal. From haunted tours to lively festivals, these cities position themselves as top destinations for those looking to get into the Halloween spirit.
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Additional Resources
- Patch: Halloween in Savannah
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- Live for Live Music: Widespread Panic Halloween Run
- Google Search: Halloween celebrations in Georgia
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Halloween
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