The most haunted cities in North America

You might be familiar with haunted buildings or locations made famous by articles, books, TV shows or movies, such as The Stanley Hotel, which inspired Stephen King’s “The Shining,” or “The Amityville Horror” house. But if you’re planning a trip to visit haunted houses, hotels or buildings, why not go to a city that has them all to get more bang for your buck. There 16 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean that are famous for numerous unique and interesting supernatural sightings. On top of making a chill run down your spine or keeping you up all night, exploring these locations can actually give you incredible insight into each place’s unique local history. If you’re looking to explore the otherworldly on your next vacation in North America, here are the places you should visit. (This story originally appeared on The Active Times.)