Ghost Towns
By Naperville Magazine
Appears in the October 2021 issue.
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ANOKA, MINN.
Halloween Capital of the World
Reportedly the first city to host a Halloween celebration, this community gets spooky
all month long with two parades, a Gray Ghost Run, and more. anokahalloween.com
INDEPENDENCE, KAN.
Neewollah
The largest annual state fest (“Halloween” spelled backward) runs October 22–30 and includes costume parades for adults and kiddos alike. neewollah.com
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ROMEO, MICH.
Terror on Tillson Street
On October 31, this block of historic homes is closed to vehicles to make
way for thousands of trick-or-treaters. terrorontillson.com
Photos courtesy Explore Minnesota and Terror on Tillson