Horror isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but a spooky atmosphere has a way of bewitching even the jumpiest of scaredy cats. Perhaps it’s because Halloween season offers the best of both worlds: temperatures that are crisp, yet not too cold; sidewalks peppered with fallen leaves, yet trees still wearing their burnt hues; and festivities leading up to October 31, yet knowing even once it’s passed, there’s plenty of holiday fun still left ahead. A seasonal sweet spot, without a doubt. And because All Hallows’ Eve is positioned just prior to the months when holiday parties and family travel commandeer your calendar, it’s also an excellent time to plan a getaway.

Hallmarks of the best Halloween travel destinations usually entail a moody fall landscape, local legends that involve a tetchy ghos

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