October is quickly winding down, which means Halloween is just around the corner. Whether you’re a parent with eager costumed monsters or an adult who’s really a child at heart, check out these 4 best trick or treat towns in America.
San Francisco, California
From chocolates and fishing to the Beat Generation and the Grateful Dead, the Bay Area’s patchwork history helps to make it an ideal locale in October. Presidio Heights is a favorite trick or treat spot among the locals, but diverse neighborhoods including Haight-Ashbury, Cow Hollow, and Noe Valley near the Mission District boast their own set of festive charms.
Seattle, Washington
A perennial favorite on best trick or treat lists, Seattle is a great city for Halloween candy hunters. In Wallingford, businesses and the Woodland Park Zoo join the trick or treat fun while Capitol Hill offers everything from a costume parade to family-friendly musical performances. And with a myriad of late-night events and 21+ parties, Seattle is also perfect for adults who want to have a fun (and child-free) evening.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Rural Pennsylvania might not seem like the best place to procure candy, but don’t disregard the allure of Halloween in Lancaster. Crime is low in this bucolic town, which means a little less worry over the proverbial candy from strangers. A no-frills experience, trick or treat in Lancaster is good old-fashioned fun. And as the Daily Beast pointed out when the editors named Lancaster a major Halloween spot in 2010, if the kids still haven’t gotten their fill on Halloween sweets, take a half-hour detour to the legendary Hershey, PA. Best. Halloween. Ever.
Collinsville, Connecticut
Although Collinsville doesn’t have quite the name recognition of some of the cities on this list, that doesn’t mean they don’t know how to celebrate Halloween with style. The annual parade, which goes on rain or shine, is a centerpiece of this town’s festivities and includes a costume contest and a ghostly procession complete with a phantom organist.
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Happy haunting!