5 Haunted Places in New Jersey to Explore This Fall
It’s fall, which means the beginning of the spookiest season of the year. New Jersey has several haunted attractions to explore for tricks and treats to frighten every member of…
It's fall, which means the beginning of the spookiest season of the year. New Jersey has several haunted attractions to explore for tricks and treats to frighten every member of the family.
1. Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City
The Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City, the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey at 171 feet tall, is rumored to be haunted by a former lighthouse keeper and shipwreck victims. Visitors can climb the 228 steps of the Absecon Lighthouse throughout the year. During the fall, it hosts nighttime ghost tours. Don't forget to pay at visit to the Atlantic City boardwalk during your visit.
2. Devil's Tower in Alpine
One of the most intriguing sites is the Devil's Tower in Alpine. Built in the early 1900s, this monument was created for a sugar importer's wife, who allegedly jumped off the tower after discovering her husband was having an affair. Legends claim that circumnavigating the tower at midnight, in reverse, may summon her ghost or the devil himself.
3. Pine Barrens in Southern New Jersey
The Pine Barrens region is a densely forested area in southern New Jersey that covers more than one million acres. It supports the state's urban legend: the Jersey Devil. Since the 1700s, the creature has been blamed for attacks on livestock, strange footprints, and other unexplained events.
If you want to visit the Pine Barrens, consider hiking scenic trails such as Franklin Parker Preserve and Batsto Lake Trail. You can also go kayaking, mountain biking, wildlife watching, and exploring historic places like Batsto Village in Wharton State Forest.
4. Shades of Death Road in Warren County
Shades of Death Road in Warren County has been known for its ghostly apparitions, unexplained lights, and fog. Its lore is linked to historical crimes and a malaria outbreak. The site is nearby Ghost Lake, located in Jenny Jump State Forest.
5. Spy House in Port Monmouth
The historic Spy House in Port Monmouth, dating back to the 1700s, is reputedly haunted by soldiers and children, with paranormal investigations allegedly detecting ghostly activity.
Officially known as the Seabrook–Wilson House, the home reportedly served as a tavern during the Revolutionary War. The owner of the home spied on British troops and relayed their secret information to Colonial forces.
