It’s spooky season, and Americans will be eagerly preparing for their upcoming costumed celebrations, monster mayhem and trick-or-treating. This got us thinking: What are the spookiest states in the US?
To answer this question, the team at High 5 Casino conducted a new study looking at four frightening factors: Haunted attractions, horror-themed escape rooms, ghost sightings and average haunted house rating. So, if you want to be seriously spooked this Halloween, these are the states to visit.
Ohio
Ohio takes the crown as the spookiest state in America, scoring a menacing 8.00 out of 10. With 134 haunted attractions, Ohio has more spine-chilling locations than any other state. But that’s just the tip of the tombstone, Ohio also tops our list for ghost sightings — 19 in the past year alone. With an average haunted house rating of 8.42/10, it’s no surprise that the spirits are restless here. And, for those who dare to take on a creepy challenge, Ohio has 32 horror themed escape rooms – the fifth highest on our list…