The 10 Most Terrifying, Spooky Places To Visit In Mississippi This Halloween

Legend has it that witches used to meet in this very location so that they could perform ceremonies, which involved dancing. It is said that wherever the witches’ feet touched the ground during these dances, the grass would wither and die, never to grow again. These barren or scorched spots can still be seen to this day.

Rated one of the scariest haunted houses in the state, Bailey Haunted Firehouse attracts thousands of visitors every year. Those brave enough can attempt to make their way through both a haunted house and a haunted forest. And with an admission fee of only $8, getting scared to death is totally affordable.

This Gautier cemetery is actually considered one of the most haunted in the entire country. Several witnesses have reported a young, friendly ghost named Cheryl Anne; while others have come in contact with Bloody Sarah – an apparition that likes to run into the road and make motorists think they ran someone over. According to several reports, Bloody Sarah can be heard insanely laughing throughout the entire ordeal. Other ghost sightings in this cemetery include Cheryl Anne’s father, Hal, and the ghost of a man who climbs from his grave, steals flowers and wreaths from other gravesites, and then returns to his grave with the loot.

Another of the state’s top rated haunted attractions, Hurricane House and Forest has only grown since its opening in 2006. Whether you decide to brave the haunted house, the equally as scary forest, or both, you won’t be disappointed, especially since 2015 is promised to be the "best year yet."

The abandoned hospital has been a go-to destination for paranormal investigators for years, and has even been featured on the television series "Ghost Asylum." From the dark maze of rooms that fill the building to an abundance of reports of supernatural happenings, Kuhn State Hospital is definitely not for the faint of heart.

This ultimate haunted attraction has garnered both local and national recognition, even being named one of the top 13 attractions in America. Filled with pyrotechnics, special effects, and movie quality sets, the Terror Test promises an "intense and interactive haunted attraction experience."

Named "The Most Haunted House in Mississippi," McRaven’s paranormal activity has been documented by A&E, The Travel Channel, and 48 Hours. And with the home’s history, these occurrences are no surprise - several of McRaven’s past residents have died in the home, one owner was actually murdered on the property, and, during the Civil War, the mansion served as a Confederate hospital.