Not every horror fan experience is about finding a movie location. Sometimes, it’s about sleeping in a haunted hotel, visiting a genre exhibit, or stepping into a town that’s embraced its creepy reputation. These are the real-world places we’ve visited that every horror fan should check out!
Themed Stays
We Stayed at the Timberline Lodge from The Shining
Stay where Jack Torrance lost his mind. This Oregon lodge is as eerie in real life as it is on screen.
Museums & Exhibits
Inside the Museum of Pop Culture’s Horror Exhibit in Seattle
From Freddy’s glove to genre-defining scream queens, MoPOP’s exhibit is packed with horror history.
Horror Attractions & Real-Life Towns
Folks Isn’t In The Twilight Movies, But We Went Anyway Like Nerds
The movies might not have filmed in Washington, but this small-town felt perfectly Twilight.
The Whaley House: One of the Most Haunted Places in America
Ghosts, true crime, and historical tragedy, this San Diego landmark is iconic in paranormal circles.