Spooky season is officially here, and New Orleans is one of the best Halloween destinations in the world. From haunted hotels and historic ghost tours to glowing parades, vampire bars, and famous haunted houses, here are 18 things to do this Halloween season 👻
The Elms Mansion
Attend The Queen’s Labyrinth Ball at Elms Mansion! 🎭 Dress up and wander through a maze of mystery, immersive performances, and hauntingly beautiful scenes.
See MoreGenerations Hall
Celebrate Halloween at the Krewe of Boo Parade 🎃 Known as New Orleans’ official Halloween parade, it features glowing floats, costumes, and plenty of local flair. Head to kreweofboo.com for more detailed information on the route.
See MoreKraken House NOLA
Kraken House NOLA is a larger-than-life Halloween spectacle with giant tentacles, towering skeletons, and over-the-top décor.
See MoreAnna's
From October 8th to November 2nd, the Black Lagoon Pop-Up is housed at Anna's. Step into a gothic underworld of smoky cocktails, eerie décor, and dark vibes!
See MoreThe Carousel Bar & Lounge
Sip seasonal cocktails while slowly spinning inside one of New Orleans’ most haunted hotels at The Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone.
See MoreMuriel's Jackson Square
Ghost stories meet fine dining at this atmospheric, historic Jackson Square restaurant, Muriel’s.
See MoreVampire Apothecary Restaurant & Bar
Gothic vibes, vampire-inspired dishes, and creative cocktails in the French Quarter at Vampire Apothecary Restaurant & Bar. 🧛
See MoreFrench 75 Bar
Arnaud’s French 75 Bar is an elegant old-world bar serving classic cocktails surrounded by whispers of mystery. Be sure to order a French 75, of course!
See MoreThe Blackbird Hotel
Stay at the Blackbird Hotel, a chic, gothic-inspired stay in the French Quarter with just the right amount of haunted charm.
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BookThe Mortuary Haunted Mansion
The Mortuary Haunted House is NOLA’s scariest haunted attraction, packed with twists, frights, and spine-tingling thrills. 🏚️
See MoreNew Orleans Nightmare Haunted House
Face terrifying scares, dark corridors, and relentless frights in New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House, one of the top attractions this time of year.
See MoreThe Skeleton House
Skeleton House is an iconic neighborhood display with skeletons, lights, and unbeatable Halloween energy!
See MoreGhosts, Gods, & Gangsters of New Orleans
Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour through New Orleans! Explore haunted streets, voodoo secrets, and true crime tales on this immersive city tour.
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BookCafe Beignet, Royal Street
Try the seasonal twist on a New Orleans classic... Sweet praline beignets at Café Beigne.
See More5100 Pontchartrain Blvd
Wander among ornate statues, grand mausoleums, and hauntingly beautiful above-ground tombs at the Metairie Cemetery. Go in the evening for a truly spooky experience.
See MoreLafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar is a famed candlelit tavern from the 1700s, long rumored to still be home to lingering spirits. Boo!
See MoreNew Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Step inside a 19th-century apothecary filled with historic cures, potions, and eerie artifacts at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum!
See MoreNew Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
Sail along the Mississippi River while listening to ghost stories under the cool October sky on this autumn river cruise with Steamboat Natchez.
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