Haunted Charleston: Ghost Tours And Halloween Events
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Who doesn't love a good ghost story? I love to indulge in the occasional scare, especially at this time of year. That's one of the many reasons I'm so passionate about life in Charleston. This city is full of hair-raising attractions and haunted locations that are perfect for celebrating the spooky season. Visit these spots around town to see what I mean.
Top Halloween Attractions and Haunted Locations in Charleston
Boone Hall Fright Nights
Address: 2434 US-17, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Boone Hall Fright Nights is one of the most celebrated horror attractions in all of South Carolina. Set on one of the area's oldest properties, this year's event includes three separate attractions:
- St. Petersburg High: The Academy, a new attraction featuring a horror-themed high school setting
- Phobia: Panic Attack, an attraction featuring exaggerated depictions of common fears
- The Deadwood Haunted Hayride, a 2-mile ride through the plantation grounds with props and scare actors to enhance the experience
Tickets cost $39 and include admission to all three attractions. You can also get VIP tickets for $75 to get access to shorter lines and dedicated security checkpoints.
Provost Dungeon
Address: 122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Sitting underground beneath the Old Exchange building, Provost Dungeon was once used to detain everyone from prisoners of war to small-time criminals and enslaved people. According to some, the ghosts of those who died there now haunt the place, emitting bone-chilling screams and creating unexplained bursts of icy cold air.
The Provost Dungeon can only be visited during an official tour. Tours run every 30 minutes from 9 AM to 5 PM every day of the week except Sundays, when they start two hours later at 11 AM. Tickets cost $16 per adult or $12 per child between the ages of 6 and 12. Kids aged five or younger can enter for free.
St. Michael's Churchyard
Address: 142 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
St. Michael's Churchyard is the oldest remaining grave site in Charleston, housing the graves of many key historical figures who lived and worked in the area. It's also said to be haunted by several ghosts, including young bride Harriet Mackie, who died tragically on her wedding day in 1804. Over the years, many visitors have reported seeing shadowy figures and unexplained orbs of light lurking around the graves.
You can visit the churchyard for free anytime during the day. If you want to visit at night, you'll need to book a spot on one of the many local ghost tours operating around the city.
Southern Screams Haunted House
Address: 1021 Aragon Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
Southern Screams Haunted House is a beloved local Halloween attraction hosted by Holy City Brewing. Guests visiting this spine-tingling spot will:
- Walk through the devilishly decorated halls of the 4,00-square-foot haunted house
- Watch scary actors and animatronics act out terrifying tableaus
- Enjoy a new vampire-themed storyline called Immortal, debuting for the first time this year
Ticket prices range from $20.99 to $56.54, depending on the day you visit and whether you want perks like shorter queues or unlimited re-entry for the evening. You can also purchase add-ons like a Scare with Care glow necklace (a visual cue to let scare actors know to take it easy on you) with any type of ticket.
Halloween isn't the only celebration that gets locals to pull out all the stops. Contact me today to learn more about the many Charleston area properties we have for sale and get ready to join in the fun.
Always remember, I'm here for you!
Pamela Smith, REALTOR®, ABR®, SRS, MRP, HFR
