Let’s see… take the family to Wally World for the seventh summer in a row or tour a haunted town and hunt down Bigfoot… what would you rather do on your next vacation?
If you chose the latter then you are in luck. Travel destinations that spotlight oddities such as ghosts and other urban legends are trying to attract cash strapped visitors by offering terrific package deals.
Each of the following packages includes one night’s deluxe accommodations, breakfast for two and a copy of “Weird U.S.: Your Travel Guide to America’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets” by Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman, a guide to the Top Weird Spots to Discover.
RHODE ISLAND
Providence, Rhode Island is known as one of the first established cities in America, dating back to 1636. The area is chockfull of historic buildings and noteworthy landmarks, but what many visitors don’t know is that the city is also home to dozens of wacky attractions. For example, Tower Hill Road in Cumberland, just outside Providence is said to be haunted by the ghosts of a little boy and girl who lost their lives in a car accident there. Some visitors have claimed that electronic equipment ceased to function as they passed through the area. Other odd tourist spots include the New England Pest Control Company building, which is home to a 58-foot-long blue bug and the grave of Mercy Brown, thought to be haunted by her ghost after her grave was dug up and her heart burned because of rumors that she was a vampire. The travel package features one night at the Marriott Providence Downtown, free breakfast and the guidebook for just $199 per room.
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston is a Mecca for history buffs. It was the site of several major events during the American Revolution, including the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Siege of Boston, but did you know the famous city is also home to a number of quirky spots as well? For instance, legend has it that the Bridgewater Triangle is believed to be a hotspot for paranormal creatures such as Bigfoot, ghosts, and UFOs. Another popular wacky site is the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA), the only museum in the world dedicated to collecting and displaying bad art in all shapes and forms. Then there’s the Skinny House at 44 Hull Street–a four-story, 10-foot-wide, 18th-century home whose original owner built it with the intention of blocking the view from his brother’s home. This weird and wacky travel package includes an overnight stay at the Courtyard Boston Cambridge Hotel (which features an indoor swimming pool with an adjacent observation deck, and a fitness center), complimentary breakfast and a copy of the guidebook for just $209 per room.
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