About Today: The Scariest Places on Earth

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor As many of you know, Halloween is my favorite holiday, and this time of year is my favorite time of year. That's because we get to revert to childhood and think about costumes, candy, and ghost stories.

13 Haunted Bed-and-Breakfasts I'm especially taken with the ghost story aspect of Halloween, because it isn't fattening and doesn't require me to do any work. It's the laziest part of the holiday, really. Halloween Events in LA Halloween in Eastern Europe See More About:  haunted bed and breakfasts

The World's Most Haunted Places My DVR is chock-full of haunted places shows right now. It'll probably take me til next Halloween to get through them all. Halloween in Japan Halloween in Salem, Mass. See More About:  ghosts  haunted places  myrtles plantation

Best Ghost Walks and Haunted Places in the UK If you're feeling more energetic, you can look up local events near you. I like ghost walks and tours, because then you get the atmosphere as well as the story. Halloween in New Orleans Halloween in New York City See More About:  halloween  ghosts  hauntings

Top 10 Spooky Places My vote for spookiest place on this list? Notre Dame Cathedral. By the time I got to the top, I was positively terrified I'd never catch my breath again. Halloween in the Carribean Halloween in a Theme Park See More About:  halloween architecture  architecture books