It's safe to say that October is the spookiest time of year. Sure, that's because of Halloween — but it's also because Cleveland has no shortage of ghost- and haunting-related tours, hunts and events happening throughout the month. It's never too early to start planning ahead, especially since some of the most popular events sell out well in advance. Need some inspiration? Peep these creepy options.
Sonya's tours always scare up interesting treks for the adventurous. We're talking ghost investigations and tours of some of the most haunted places in The Land. These tours are happening with your trusted guide, Psychic Sonya, giving you the inside scoop on all things spook.
Add a little brew to your boo on the Saturday Night Caravan Ghost Tours happening at haunted bars and cemeteries. For a more low-impact look at the city's, er, haunted haunts, try the Medina Walking Ghost Tours. Click here for more of Sonya's tours.
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad offers Ghostly Tales of the Trails rides throughout October and a "Murder Mystery: Pirates on the Allegheny" adventure on October 18. Tickets go fast, so time to decide which of these haunting train rides meet your spook criteria. And yes, bring your costumes on board.
And, of course, for only the truly adventurous, take a nighttime stroll past Franklin Castle, which is said to be one of the most haunted places in the area. There aren't guided tours and it's privately owned, but no doubt even a glimpse of the creepy castle will make your hair stand on end.