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A PASSION FOR THE PARANORMAL
Edited by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady
Several Historic Hotels of America members give you the
chance to get up close and personal with a poltergeist. Check out these haunted
happenings at the following hotels:
 Spirits of the Crescent Package at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa, Eureka
Springs, Ark. (through December 28, 2006)
Since 1886, guests of The Crescent Hotel have been reporting unexplainable
experiences with what are commonly known as ghosts. In fact, the well known
“Ghost Hunters” of the SciFi Channel spent an entire week here… and caught “one”
on videotape. Now you may never experience a close encounter with a Crescent
apparition… but you won’t know for sure until you’ve tried. Package includes a
premium guest room for one night, breakfast for two in the Crystal Dining Room
and two tickets to the nightly ghost tour of what some are calling “The Most
Haunted Hotel in America.” Sunday through Thursday for $139, Friday and
Saturday nights $179. For reservations call 800-678-8946.
Ghost Tours at The Brown Palace Hotel, Denver
(October 3-31, 2006, Tuesdays through Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.)
To commemorate 114 years of Halloweens at the Brown Palace, hotel historian
Julia Kanellos will conduct specially-themed ghost tours. These 45-minute
historical tours will be offered to the public for free with advance
reservations by calling 303-297-3111 ext. 3104.
Haunted Holiday at the Oxford Hotel, Denver (October 13, 27-31, 2006)
The Haunted Holiday Package includes double occupancy hotel accommodations and
tax, overnight valet parking, a Bloody Mary or Full-Moon Martini in the blood
red lights of the legendary Cruise Room with a reading from Edgar Allen Poe’s
The Mask of the Red Death, and a haunted historical tour of the Oxford and its
environs by Denver History Tours. Classic accommodations are $259; Victorian
Deluxe room is $299, based upon availability. For reservations or details call
303-628-5400.
Hauntingly Romantic Package at the Don CeSar Beach Resort, a Loews Hotel, St.
Pete Beach, Fla. (October 1-November 9, 2006)
  Florida’s legendary pink palace provides the perfect balance of history and
romance including guest room accommodations, a ghostly historical tour, and a
book filled with the Don CeSar’s mysterious times past. Following the ghostly
footsteps of Thomas J. Rowe, former owner and builder, and his lost love
Lucinda, couples will share a secret meeting place on the beach with a
blanket-for-two and bottle of wine to toast everlasting love. Starting at $569
for two nights. Based on availability. Tax and resort fees additional. For
reservations call 727-360-1881.
Murder Mystery Night at the Windsor Hotel, Americus, Ga.
(January 19 & 20, 2007)
Footprints, chills and strange sightings will happen at the Windsor’s Murder
Mystery Night. The evening begins with a cash bar at 6:00 p.m. during which
critical clues will be given to guests. The performance continues during dinner
at 7:00 p.m. Halloween costumes are welcome, and a prize will be given to the
best Halloween costume of the evening and to all guests that solve the mystery.
A special overnight rate is offered for attendees of the evenings festivities.
For information and reservations call 229-924-1555.
Ghostly Getaways at The Admiral Fell Inn, Baltimore, Md. (October 6, 13,
14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 2006)
Have you ever wondered what spirits may lurk in old buildings, or what messages
your loved ones would pass on to you from the other side? Come visit the
historic maritime Fell’s Point neighborhood and stay in the gracious (and
haunted) Admiral Fell Inn and find out. Ghostly Getaways include the Original
Fell’s Point GhostWalk, a one-hour walking ghost tour, presented by Fell’s Point
Ghost Tours. The tour covers the ghosts of many of the beloved neighborhood
taverns, highlights the well-hidden Fell-Bond cemetery and points out some of
the more “spirited” residences. Last Halloween, the Admiral Fell Inn was
featured on NBC’s Today show as one of America’s haunted hotel. Find out why
Peter Greenberg called it, “A great hotel.” Rates from $189. Call 410-522-7380
for reservations.
Murder Mystery Weekend at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Mich.
(October 6-8, 2006)
Enter the 1930s. The worldwide craze for health and rejuvenation has drawn
celebrities, socialites, athletes and politicians everyone who’s anyone to the
famous Grand Hotel. Yet in their search for renewed vigor and vitality they’ll
stumble upon something far different and sinister in “The Fountain of Youth
Murders.” Package includes two nights’ lodging, full breakfast and five-course
dinner daily, Friday evening welcome reception, Saturday grand luncheon buffet,
Saturday reception, murder mystery activities and entertainment, half-off golf
greens fees on The Jewel, all gratuities and baggage handling charges, special
discounts on ferry boat tickets. $889 per couple, $789 per single. $299 per
additional adult. Stay Thursday, October 5 for $119 per room. For reservation
call 906-847-3331
10th Annual Halloweekend at Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods, N.H.
(October 27-28, 2006)
A howling good time with tricks and treats all weekend! Have your tarot cards
read, explore the darkest nooks and crannies of the hotel with walking ghost
tours, taste Tarantula margaritas in the lobby on Friday from 3 p.m.-5 p.m.,
enjoy wagon rides and carve your own scary pumpkins! Get caught up in our
tarantula spider webs at our annual Halloween Bash Saturday evening sponsored by
Tarantula Tequila. Costume rentals are available all weekend long. Special
two-night package including two nights accommodations, dinner and breakfast each
day and all Halloweekend activities. From $389 per couple per night. For
reservations call 603-278-1000.
Halloween Haunts and Happenings at Mohonk Mountain
House, New Paltz, N.Y. (October 27-29, 2006)
Spend a wicked weekend indulging in ghoulish goodies and harvest-time
treats—this weekend event has become one of Mohonk’s most popular family events.
Enjoy a visit full of nature’s distinctive autumn offerings–a bracing hike and
breathtaking view. Don’t miss the fun from a creepy campfire or a night of
dancing and to pumpkin-carving and a gala Halloween costume ball. The Mohonk
Kid’s Club will be available on Saturday and Sunday and includes monstrous
crafts, creating costumes, trick-or-treating and a costume party. From $415 per
night double occupancy (taxes and a 15% gratuity additional). Overnight rates
include three meals daily, Afternoon Tea and Cookies, along with most resort
activities and program sessions. Call 845-255-1000 for details and
reservations.
Ghostly Package at The Gettysburg Hotel, Gettysburg, Pa.
(ongoing)
At the heart of Gettysburg’s historic district, this landmark has witnessed some
of America’s bloodiest history. The stories echo through the ages and speak to
those with an ear to the past. Package includes overnight lodging, buffet
breakfast, afternoon tea and cookies, dinner for two and a one-hour Ghosts of
Gettysburg candlelight walking tour. $245 per couple, double occupancy including
tax and gratuity. Call 717-337-2000 for reservations.
Midnight with Edgar Allan Poe Package at The Hotel
Hershey, Hershey, Pa. (November 4, 2006)
The Hotel Hershey presents the extravagant works of the Master of Horror, Edgar
Allan Poe. Join us for a midnight reception and spine-tingling entertainment by
Poe impersonator David Keltz. This package includes deluxe accommodations at The
Hotel Hershey, a midnight reception with entertainment, and admission to Hershey
Gardens and Hershey Museum. From $466 per person, per night, double occupancy.
For reservations call 717-533-2171.
Spoo-Tacular at Skytop Lodge, Skytop, Pa. (October
27 to 29, 2006)
Enjoy devilish delights at the Spoo-Tacular weekend at Skytop Lodge with
activities ranging from Halloween treats, tractor drawn hayrides and a
masquerade ball—spine-tingling fun for the family. Kids can enjoy spooky
sing-a-longs, pumpkin carvings and a Live Creepy Crawly Animal Show with the
resort’s resident naturalist, John Serro. Parents will be thrilled with
champagne toasts, elegant dinners and a Monster Mash party in the Tap Room.
Package includes accommodations, three meals per person per night’s stay and all
weekend festivities. Rates from $205 per person per night based on double
occupancy for a two night package. For reservations call 570-595-7401.
Ghoulish Getaway at Green Mountain Inn, Stowe, Vt.
(October 20-31, 2006)Intrigued by ghosts, goblins or things that go bump in the
night? Then visit one of Vermont’s oldest haunted hotels, the historic Green
Mountain Inn in Stowe and have an opportunity to meet our resident ghost, Boots
Berry! The Ghoulish Getaway includes two nights lodging, full country breakfast
daily, a welcome box of handmade chocolates, “pick your own pumpkin” at a nearby
farm and discover the mysteries and legends of historic Stowe village by a
candlelight lantern tour. Standard rooms from $165 per person, Fireplace rooms
and suites from $220-$277 per person. Rates based upon double occupancy. For
reservations call 802-253-7301.
Ghosts and Legends Package in Colonial Williamsburg,
Williamsburg, Va. (Through November 21, 2006)
Colonial Williamsburg’s Ghosts and Legends Package presents tales woven from
colonial mysteries and the unexplained in the former 18th-century capital of
Virginia. In addition to spine-tingling adventure, the Ghosts and Legends
Package includes two-night’s accommodations, a length-of-stay ticket to the
Historic Area, daily breakfast, a special tavern dinner and a lantern-guided
ghost tour in the Historic Area. Stay a third night and the special Tavern Ghost
Walk is free. The elegant Williamsburg Inn per person, per night prices start at
$205. The Colonial Houses per person, per night rates begin at $168. Two night
minimum stay required based on double occupancy. For information or reservations
call 757-229-1000.
Halloween at the Mansion at Rosario Resort & Spa, Eastsound, Wash.
(October 1-November 4, 2006)
A special Halloween experience at Rosario Resort & Spa awaits guests on
Wednesday and Saturday nights during month of October. The Halloween at the
Mansion package includes accommodations, freshly baked Halloween cookies, a
private tour of the mansion, and credit to the dining room for a gooey Halloween
dessert. The mansion is home to frequent sightings of the ghost of Mrs. Rheem,
the wife of the mansion’s second owner. The package is also available nightly
from October 28 through November 4 and guests will receive a special tour by
“ghost hunters” from Freelance Supernatural Investigations. $189 Friday and
Saturday night stays; $159 Sunday through Thursday. Rates based on double
occupancy. Tax and resort fee not included. For information or reservations
call 360-376-2222.
Haunted Parkersburg Package at The Blennerhassett,
Parkersburg, W.Va. (September 29-October 28, available Friday and Saturday
nights only)
Whether you’re a true believer of the supernatural or simply love a good scare,
the experience of haunted Parkersburg is sure to give you a chill! The package
includes overnight accommodations in a ghostly guestroom at The Blennerhassett,
two tickets for the Haunted Parkersburg Walking Tour, two grande coffees or hot
chocolates from the hotel’s Starbucks® Coffee Bar, a flashlight for the tour and
breakfast for two in Spats. All gratuities and taxes are included. The ghost
tour meets in the hotel lobby and begins promptly at 7:30pm. The tour takes
approximately two hours and rarely is canceled due to temperature or inclement
weather. Rates from $139 to $229. Rates vary with room type and are based on
double occupancy. For reservations call 304-422-3131.
Madelyn Miller is a food and travel writer who has never
met a ghost. But she keeps trying. She writes for
www.travellady.com,
www.chocolateatlas.com,
www.cocktailatals.com,
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