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Don’t be scurred. On Halloween or any time of year, these creepy-sounding towns offer plenty for visitors to smile about.<\/p>\n

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There’s nothing grave about avisit to Tombstone, AZ | Credit: DiscoverCochise.com.<\/p><\/div>\n

Tombstone, Arizona<\/a>:<\/strong> The name might conjure up images of tumbleweeds blowing through empty streets, but this town about 70 miles southeast of Tucson is a tourist hot spot.\u00a0Ride a stagecoach through the streets where\u00a0Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp once ruled, catch a gunfight in the Saloon Theatre, navigate underground tunnels during the Good Enough Mine Tour, and then commemorate your visit with a campy, old-time photo.<\/p>\n

Related: These are America’s 10 coolest ghost towns.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Seven<\/a>

View from Seven Devils, North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Ed Evans<\/p><\/div>\n

Seven Devils, North Carolina<\/a>:<\/strong> In terms of towns with spooky names, this is one hellish-sounding hamlet, but it offers a heavenly array of activities for outdoorsy types. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Seven Devils features spectacular views from up to 4,800 feet. In the warmer months, try ziplining, hike to one of several nearby waterfalls orride your motorcycle or bicycle along the scenic routes. During colder weather, hit the ski slopes or enjoy a day of snow tubing. In either case, rent a cozy cabin and bring your good camera to capture the scenic\u00a0Blue Ridge Parkway.<\/p>\n

\"Death<\/a>

Death Valley, California<\/p><\/div>\n

Death Valley, California:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>If youcan’t stand the heat, then definitely plan on visiting Death Valley National Park, along the California-Nevada border, during\u00a0wintertime. This desert destination sees temps climb into triple digits during the summer, but in\u00a0(relatively) cooler weather\u00a0the park offers ranger-guided hikes, astronomy events and paleontology tours through areas usually closed to the public. Local lodging<\/a> ranges from campgrounds to upscale resorts.<\/p>\n

Related: Check out these 8 bloody great vampire destinations.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Ocala<\/a>

Ocala National Forest, near Deadman Landing, Florida<\/p><\/div>\n

Deadman Landing, Florida<\/a>:<\/strong> If you prefer off-the-beaten-path relaxation to crowded theme parks,\u00a0then this moribund-sounding town will be just lively enough for you. Perched on serene Lake George, Deadman Landing\u00a0is equidistant from several Florida attractions.\u00a0Drive an hour to the west to visit\u00a0Ocala National Forest, where you canswim, snorkel or dive in the natural springs. An hour to the east, you can rev up the fun with by touring\u00a0Daytona International Speedway,\u00a0hitting the beach or visiting the original Ron Jon Surf Shop.<\/p>\n

\"Presque<\/a>

Presque Ise Lighthouse in Erie, Pennsylvania<\/p><\/div>\n

Erie, Pennsylvania<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0There’s nothing eerie about this\u00a0Great Lakes vacation spot. Spend a day with the family pontooning at Presque Isle State Park, riding the wooden roller coaster at\u00a0Waldameer Park and Water World, visiting the\u00a0Erie Zoo and Botanical Gardens or\u00a0visiting nearby Amish Country. Or for some grown-up fun, tour\u00a0Erie’s Wine Country before trying your luck at the\u00a0Presque Isle Downs and Casino.<\/p>\n

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