Spooky season is here, and these 10 American streets have chilling histories
Haunted enthusiasts break down the most frightening streets to visit this spooky season.
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As fall continues, we inch closer to Halloween, when millions flock outdoors in crisp fall temperatures to enjoy the holiday and spooky vibes.
October is synonymous with candy, and some locations across the country have gained a reputation for being haunted over the years. So, what are the top 10 most haunted roads in the U.S.?
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Haunted enthusiasts from Sixt.com break down the most frightening streets to visit this month.
Clinton Road, New Jersey
Number one on the list is Clinton Road in West Milford, New Jersey, one of the country's most famous haunted streets, thanks to the chilling backstory of a dead young boy who hangs out under a bridge and returns coins you toss into the water.
spooky scene with headlights apparition in deep fog at night.
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Kancamagus Highway, New Hampshire
Coming in at number two is Kancamagus Highway, near Lincoln, New Hampshire, where the haunted roadway is also known for stunning fall foliage views.
The highway is well known for its scary history, as a man named Thomas Colbath disappeared after leaving his home.
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His wife, Ruth, initially lit an oil lamp in her window to reassure herself that her husband could find his way home in the dark, but he never returned.
UNITED STATES - APRIL 23: Trees with autumn foliage, Kancamagus Highway, White Mountains, New Hampshire, United States of America.
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Ruth was devastated by the disappearance and refused to let go, lighting the oil lamp in her window every day for 39 years, in hopes that her husband would find his way back home.
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After she died in 1930 at age 80, Thomas reportedly returned three years later and offered various explanations for where he had been for the last 42 years.
Today, visitors claim to see Ruth’s ghost or the phantom glow of her oil lamp in the window.
Route 66, California
In third place, the iconic Route 66 in California is known for various spooky encounters.
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Route 66 is home to abandoned ghost towns scattered along the way, along with tales of disappearing hitchhikers.
Route 375, Extraterrestrial Highway, Nevada
At number four on the list is Route 375, the Extraterrestrial Highway, near the infamous Area 51.
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The highway stretches nearly 100 miles, where UFO sightings and ghost sightings have reportedly occurred over the years.
Sign of The Route 375. The Extraterrestrial Highway To Rachel. Nevada. Usa.
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Along the highway, you will find historic mines, empty towns and the Mount Irish petroglyphs, best known for spectacular rock art that portrays the cultural lives of Native Americans 4,000 years ago.
Bray Road, Wisconsin
Number five on the list is the Beast of Bray Road in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, which is famous for the alleged hairy humanoid with canine features known as a werewolf, or manwolf.
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The mysterious creature has reportedly been spotted around the area, with people describing the supposed beast as eating, hunting and scavenging during encounters.
Highway 666, New Mexico
In sixth place, we have Highway 666, known as "The Devil's Highway," a nickname it earned in 1926.
Due to high accident rates, extreme isolation and the satanic combination of numbers, the highway has claimed a laundry list of deaths each year.
A highway sign in southeast Colorado lists Route 666 which goes nearly 200 miles through parts of New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. Lawmakers in those states have asked for a name change. The Highway 666 signs are being stolen often.
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One famous piece of paranormal folklore is a phantom 18-wheeler that appears out of nowhere while drivers are on the road.
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Frontage Road, Montana
Frontage Road ranks seventh on the list because of its spooky reputation in Montana ghost stories, with drivers reporting strange shadows, unexplained figures along the roadside and sudden drops in temperature after dark.
The road makes for an eerie, on-edge experience if you are brave enough to travel through the area after dark.
Highway 200, North Dakota
Coming in at eighth place is Highway 200 in North Dakota, a naturally spooky area because of its remoteness and the region's abandoned towns.
NORTH DAKOTA - DECEMBER 3: Driving on a road in near white out conditions, December 3, 2016 in rural North Dakota.
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The longest state highway in North Dakota has many abandoned roads connected to it, offering an uneasy sneak peek into the area's scary history, untouched for so many years.
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Tower Hill Road, Rhode Island
In ninth place, we have Tower Hill Road in Cumberland, Rhode Island, known for an uneasy drive through dark woods.
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Drivers have reportedly seen ghosts of children on tricycles, a mysterious lady in white and even a Bigfoot-like creature.
Some claim to have seen ghostly figures darting across the road at night, while others have experienced car trouble or sudden chills when driving along the rural road.
Interstate 4, Florida
Last on the list of the top 10 most haunted roads in America is Interstate 4, otherwise known as the "Dead Zone," near the St. Johns River in Florida.
Legend has it that if you drive long enough down the interstate, radios will crackle with static and GPS devices will begin to glitch.
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It may be a coincidence, but local legend claims the highway was built over unmarked graves.
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According to haunted enthusiasts in Orlando, a yellow fever outbreak occurred in 1887, resulting in the deaths of five people.
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Some believe the individuals who passed away never received their last rites, leaving their souls restless and wandering the area.