Ideas for those who love mystery or history!
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Haunted Spots: Bonaventure Cemetery, The Sorrel-Weed House, Moon River Brewing Co.
Tours: Do a ghost walk or haunted pub crawl—tons of small group options.
Stay: The Marshall House – 1851 hotel that served as a Civil War hospital (ghost sightings reported).
Solo Tip: Join a haunted pub crawl or cemetery walk—fun way to meet people in a low-pressure setting. Many tours cater to small groups and solo travelers.
Bonus: Book a daytime history tour first to get your bearings before going ghost-mode.
Haunted Spots: LaLaurie Mansion, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, Hotel Monteleone
Tours: Vampire tours, ghost walks, cemetery strolls with voodoo history
Stay: Hotel Provincial – claims of Civil War-era ghosts and antique elegance.
Solo Tip: Stay in the French Quarter for easy walking access to historic and haunted sites. Opt for group tours (vampire, ghost, or voodoo) that include storytelling and local legends.
Pro Move: Grab beignets and people-watch at Café du Monde—solo travelers fit right in.
Haunted Spots: Sachs Covered Bridge, Jennie Wade House, the battlefield itself
Tours: Lantern-led tours through historic areas and former hospitals
Stay: Farnsworth House Inn – 1800s home with bullet holes from the battle and ghost lore.
Solo Tip: Use a guided battlefield app by day, then book a lantern-lit ghost tour in the evening. The vibe is reflective, not just spooky.
Lodging Bonus: Many B&Bs have hosted solo history buffs for decades—you’ll be warmly welcomed.
Haunted Spots: Once known as “the wickedest town in the West”
Tours: Haunted history and ghost town tours
Stay: Jerome Grand Hotel – formerly a hospital, now one of Arizona’s most haunted hotels.
Solo Tip: It’s a small town, so you’ll get to know people quickly. Join a daytime history tour to hear the town’s wild mining past, then take the evening ghost walk.
Fun Fact: Grab a seat at the Haunted Hamburger for a quirky solo dinner with views.
Haunted Spots: Castillo de San Marcos, Old Jail, Huguenot Cemetery
Tours: Ghosts & Gravestones trolley, or old town walking ghost tours
Stay:St. Francis Inn – 1791 inn with many ghost tales and secret staircases.
Solo Tip: The hop-on-hop-off ghost trolley tours are great for solo travelers—you can ride and explore at your own pace. Bring headphones for self-guided walks by day.
Comfort Stay: Many historic inns offer single-occupancy rooms and daily breakfast socials.
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