EERIE ESCAPES

50 Scary Weekends in America · By Angie Truman Smith

Hi, I’m Angie Truman Smith, author of Eerie Escapes, a travel guide to the haunted, the mysterious, and the downright chilling. Think of me as your curator of spooky adventures, part travel planner, part storyteller. From haunted hotels to infamous crime scenes, I map out dark, dazzling itineraries across America: weekend getaways steeped in lore, mystery, and atmosphere.

This book invites you, maybe even dares you, to explore 50 of the most unforgettable, goosebump-worthy weekends across the country. Whether you’re wandering cursed cemeteries, crumbling asylums, creepy lighthouses, or historic sites still echoing with unsolved crimes, Eerie Escapes helps you plan immersive, atmospheric trips that lean into the thrill of the unknown. Inside, you’ll find haunted locations, urban legends, dark history, true crime stories, creepy landscapes, and local spots to eat, drink, and stay the night. Each trip is crafted for travelers who love a good scare.

Some weekend escapes are regional, built around cities or small towns with tightly packed, unforgettable stops. Others are seasonal, timed to Halloween festivals, ghost-hunting conferences, and fall events that only happen once a year. Whether you’re roaming Savannah’s haunted squares, chasing legends through the Hudson Valley, or watching horror films at the Telluride Horror Show in a mountain town wrapped in golden aspens, each trip is rich in local flavor and spectral charm.

Whether you’re a ghost hunter, true crime buff, or just someone who loves destinations with stories, Eerie Escapes is your guide to the thrilling, the chilling, and the irresistibly eerie. With vivid storytelling, haunting history, and real-world travel inspiration, it’s perfect for weekend adventurers and armchair travelers alike. You can also explore fresh dispatches, trip ideas, and other eerie content on the Eerie Dispatches blog.

Pick a weekend. Pack your bags. Your eerie escape awaits.