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Top Terrifying Tombstone Tours

Lafayette Cemetery New Orleans
Nothing is spookier than creeping your way through an ancient graveyard while fall wind rustles dangling leaves and foggy mist circles around. For the ultimate entry into All Hallows Eve, check out some of these infamous graveyards guaranteed to give you goose bumps…

Boston – The Old Granary Burying Ground: Around since 1660, this graveyard is filled with the tombstones of famous War of Independence heroes and villains.

New York – Head over to Brooklyn where Green-Wood Cemetery, dating back to 1838, is the resting place for civilians and warriors dating back to the Civil War. The cemetery is also known for beautiful architecture and landscaping.

Indianapolis – Crown Hill Cemetery: Prominent persons of U.S. history are buried here from President Harrison to Eli Lilly. This 3rd largest non-governmental cemetery has lots of winding roads to wander and special music events as well.

Cleveland – Lake View Cemetery: Incredible monuments to President Garfield and Rockefeller surround an impressive lake and gardens with views of Cleveland.

New Orleans – St. Louis Cemetery No. 1: New Orleans is renowned for its history and eerie legends, which make visiting this cemetery a truly spooky affair. See the voodoo queen Marie Laveau’s tomb, rows of ancient above ground tombs, or wander through neighboring cemeteries for a truly unique experience.

Los Angeles – Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery: A visit to this cemetery is a trip to Hollywood’s past as many celebrities have been buried here. Nearby the Great Mausoleum at the Forest Lawn cemetery is the site of Michael Jackson’s resting place yet keeps it graves anonymous, while Hollywood Forever cemetery actually hands out maps to guide you to your favorite stars’ graves.

Paris - Pere Lachaise Cemetery: Visitors come from all over to witness the burial site of famous cultural figures from Jim Morrison to Oscar Wilde to Gertrude Stein among others. The surrounding Gothic figures and quiet area make for a truly unique experience.

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