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St. Helens, Oregon
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Rodney Campbell, Flickr Creative Commons While some towns create over-the-top Christmas displays every year, this Midwestern town likes to get all gussied up for its annual "Terror on Tillson Street" Halloween event. During the month of October, local homeowners create spooky and seriously detailed displays on their front lawns. Why pay for a haunted house frights when you can simply walk around the neighborhood and get the same experience for free?
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Estes Park, Colorado
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Anoka, Minnesota
Getty Images Salem, Massachusetts
Getty Images Back in 1692, the infamous Salem witch trials were held in this tiny New England town. Hundreds of years later, the area's witchy ties still draw herds of visitors — especially around Halloween. The community hosts hundreds of spooky events every October including festivals, balls, and tours —you can get more information at HauntedHappenings.org.
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Sleepy Hollow, New York
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Telluride, Colorado
Getty Images Ceredo and Kenova, West Virginia
Frank Pierson, Flickr Creative Commons Not just one, but two small towns in West Virginia team up every year to host the C-K AutumnFest which includes bake-offs, festivals, tractor shows, and more fall fun. But the best part is definitely the 3,000 jack-'o-lanterns put on display at famous "Pumpkin House."
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Chatham, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, Flickr Creative Commons This scenic seaside town is known for its annual "Pumpkin People in the Park" event. Every October, townspeople create fun and quirky pumpkin creations to display on the greens. The Cape Cod town also hosts its very own Oktoberfest event with foodie fun and activities on the Saturday before Halloween.
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Laconia, New Hampshire
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