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Boo! Fall is a season of change, and change can be scary. But don't let the dying leaves and cooler temperatures give you chills; just check out the fun you'll have on a haunted escape! We've chosen the Alleghenies and Her Valleys Region for this three-day roadtrip because its atmosphere of classic Americana reminds us of childhood traditions---trick or treating, ghost stories, and daring each other to approach the local haunted house. Get ready to scare up some good, clean fun that'll remind you of days gone by.
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The Jean Bonnet Tavern, built in 1760, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building features thick fieldstone walls, huge fireplaces, chestnut beams---and a ghost or two! Of course, any place this old is bound to be haunted, but the Jean Bonnet Tavern has given rise to many reputable ghost stories over the years. For instance, a guest in the bar once noticed a ghostly group of people in old-fashioned clothes peering through the door at the modern-day merriment inside. Another time, an employee noticed that the door to the attic was in a different position every time she walked by---even though she always locked the door securely. Plenty of others over the years have reported moved objects, unexplainable sounds, and eerie presences. Come and see for yourself it it's true! If nothing else, you'll enjoy the Colonial atmosphere and fine dining here. And while you're in the area, take the kids to Copperhead Rock Farms for the pick-your-own-pumpkin patch.
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Johnstown Inclined Plane
The Johnstown Inclined Plane, with its 71.9% grade, is famous as the world's steepest vehicular inclined plane railway. Built in 1891 after the tragic Johnstown Flood, it offers a panoramic view of the valley below. But that isn't why you're here. You want to hear the ghost story, right? Well, here it is: On July 10, 1902, 112 coal miners lost their lives near the Johnstown Inclined Plane. Since then, people have reported seeing the ghost of a coal miner on the trail from the collapsed coal mine to the incline. Other people have reported seeing two miners standing at the base of the incline. Obviously, these souls are not at rest---and considering the tragic circumstances of their deaths, it's no wonder why. Come and check it out for yourself.
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Hollidaysburg and Altoona
The U.S. Hotel Restaurant and Tavern, in Hollidaysburg, was once a stop on the Pennsylvania Canal. Built in 1835, the tavern offers four period-decorated dining rooms serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with brunch on Sunday. This tavern is rumored to be haunted; the only way to find out for sure is to go there and see if you notice anything peculiar. And ask around---perhaps an employee will share a story or two with you. Or if theatre ghosts are more your thing, check out the Mishler Theatre, in Altoona. Built in 1906, the Mishler was once host to all the great performers of the Vaudeville age. It's said to be haunted by the ghost of the man who built the theater; the Atlantic Paranormal Society investigated it in 2004. Check it out!
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