America’s 15 Best Towns for Halloween
| October 31, 2016
New Orleans, Louisiana
It makes sense that New Orleans is pretty amazing at hosting Halloween parties — after all, the holiday that they’re most famous for (Mardi Gras) also involves costumes and dressing up.
Many head down to New Orleans every year for Halloween. It’s an amazing place to celebrate because of their open container laws (drinking is pretty much accepted on any street), and their creepy history. If you’re just there for the party, head over to the Faubourg Marigny area, but if you want a freakier vibe, check out the Crescent City neighborhood, which is full of real haunted house tours.
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