If you’re looking for something spooky to do in Salem County this Halloween season, it’s time to hit the road. Just be wary of any hitchhiking ghosts!
The Salem County Preservation and Development Organization has put together a 10-stop Haunted Salem Road Trip tour to show off some of the spots considered to be the most haunted in the county, along with some of the businesses you can visit along the route.
Designed as a self-guided road trip, there’s even an app you can download to help plan your route, guide you from stop to stop, and read about each of the locations.
“This carefully curated adventure takes you to ten of Salem County’s most spine-tingling locations, from historic sites steeped in Revolutionary War tragedy to shadowy corners of the Pine Barrens where the Jersey Devil lurks,” says the organization’s website. “Each stop offers a unique glimpse into the paranormal, with reports of mysterious orbs, blood-curdling screams, the unsettling sensation of being watched, ghostly footsteps, and otherworldly encounters.”
In keeping with their mission of supporting the local economy, the group has added information about a nearby local business in the description of each haunted stop, where visitors can grab a snack or souvenir along the way.
Some of the highlights on the trip include the Hancock House, the site of a Revolutionary War massacre; Finn’s Point National Cemetery, the final resting place for over 2,000 captured confederate troops; and the Salem County Insane Asylum.
A line of t-shirts and sweatshirts has even been created to commemorate the tour.
For more information about the tour, the app, the associated merch, or the organization, visit www.salemcountypreservation.com.