Four Scary Good Cities to Visit this Halloween with Amtrak

We know there’s nothing scarier than a loud cell phone talker in the Quiet Car. But what’s not scary are all the options you have for making this Halloween an epic one. Forget the same ‘ol costume party, and go on a haunted adventure. We pulled together four scray destinations that are one Amtrak ride away.

New Orleans

Known to many as the most haunted city in America, New Orleans makes no missteps on Halloween. Haunted houses like the New Orleans’ Nightmare and scary good music line up for the annual Voodoo Music Festival are just a couple of main attractions in NOLA this year. Fancy a more traditional Halloween? Throw on a costume, head to Bourbon Street and get ready for a spooky good time.
Routes: Crescent

New York City

Hop on a train, get off at New York Penn Station then head straight to the Village for the 45th Annual Village Halloween Parade. Costumes are a pre-req for this NYC staple or as their site calls it “the nation’s most wildly creative public participatory event in the greatest city in the world!” Be prepared for the crowds, but more importantly, the spontaneous flash mobs of the Thriller reenactments.
Routes: Northeast Regional, Acela, Vermonter and More

Los Angeles

Our next Halloween destination takes us all the way west, specifically to West Hollywood for the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival. Touted as the largest Halloween street festival in the world, this free event includes live music, entertainment, and, of course, COSTUMES! Whether you make it a day trip or a weekend getaway, make sure your costume is on point for this Halloween favorite.
Routes: Pacific Surfliner, Southwest Chief and More

Chicago

Chitown never fails when it comes to celebrating fun holidays. And Halloween is no different. Take a haunted tour to learn about the dark history of the city or dress up for Northalsted Halloween Parade. Whatever you decide a Halloween in Chicago promises to be terrifying and terrific.
Routes: California Zephyr, Empire Builder, Hiawatha and More