The Top 10 Witchy Towns in the United States

You can keep your broomsticks, baby—we’re booking flights! If your ideal vacation involves haunted bookstores, full-moon markets, and locals who casually ask your sun sign before your name, you’re in the right cauldron. The United States is bubbling with towns that practically howl witchy vibes year-round—not just in October. Immerse yourself with fog-drenched legends, iconic landmarks, and modern covens slinging crystals with these top 10 spellbinding destinations that are perfect for anyone living their best broom-closet life (or proudly out and about in a velvet cloak).

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What Makes a Town Witchy?

While we all love a good jack-o’-lantern situation, a true witchy town has layers: spiritual energy you can feel in your bones, a shop on Main Street selling locally made spell oils, and a barista who moonlights as a tarot reader. Maybe it’s the town’s history, maybe it’s the full moon potluck in the park. Either way, when you’re in one, you’ll know. It’s a place where magic isn’t performative, and it’s part of the neighborhood charm.

The Top 10 Witchy Towns in the United States

1. Salem, Massachusetts

Wander Essex Street for spell shops and haunted tours, then swing by The Witch House (Judge Corwin’s OG 1600s home), the Salem Witch Museum, and the world-famous Bewitched Statue. In October, the town goes full broomstick with the month-long Haunted Happenings festival, complete with costume balls, tarot tents, and candlelit graveyard tours. It’s the spiritual Disneyland of New England—but with more black lace and mice as familiars than a cartoon mouse.

2. New Orleans, Louisiana

Hexed in the best way possible, New Orleans is mix of deep Voodoo roots and modern mysticism. Make sure your first stop is at the tomb of Marie Laveau in St. Louis Cemetery, then explore the spellbinding aisles of Voodoo Authentica and Hex Old World Witchery. The annual Krewe of Boo parade in October is Mardi Gras’ spooky sister, with witches on floats and skeletons tossing out goodies to onlookers.

Witchy Bonus: There’s a vampire speakeasy hidden above Fritzel’s jazz bar. Start at Boutique du Vampyre where the staff may give you a clue or card for entry.

3. Sleepy Hollow, New York

Travel to this bookish town that surrounds the infamous Headless Horseman leans hard into its literary legacy, with pumpkin-blazing festivals, lantern-lit cemetery tours at the Old Dutch Church, and live re-enactments of Washington Irving’s classic. If you’re visiting in October, don’t miss the SUP Witches Festival where costumed witches paddle the Hudson River, or the Twilight Tales at Lyndhurst Mansion—where fire dancers, haunted gardens, and candlelit paths serve peak gothic drama.

4. San Francisco, California

If witches had a West Coast headquarters, it might just be tucked between the fog and Victorian rooftops of San Francisco. You’ll find shops like The Sword and Rose (hidden behind a garden gate) and Infinity Coven, filled with supplies and elixirs that smell like they could hex your ex. Golden Gate Park hosts everything from crystal markets to full moon circles to enjoy year-round.

5. Cassadaga, Florida

Known as the Psychic Capital of the World, this quiet Florida town is built around a 19th-century spiritualist camp where mediums still live, work, and host readings out of their historic bungalows and cottage-style homes. You can book a séance, visit the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Bookstore & Welcome Center, or simply stroll the sleepy streets where the line between this world and the next always feels just a little bit thinner.

6. Austin, Texas

If Salem is the OG, Austin is the cool younger cousin with a nose ring and a moon tattoo. The city’s witch scene thrives through regular witch markets, coven meetups, and esoteric bookstores like City Alchemist and Curia Arcanum’s House of Curiosities. Whether you’re browsing handmade spell oils or joining a candlelit lunar circle, there’s no shortage of mystical momentum beneath that laid-back Texas exterior.

7. Jerome, Arizona

Once dubbed the “Wickedest Town in the West,” Jerome has fully embraced its haunted past—and then some. Perched high on Cleopatra Hill, this former mining town is now home to haunted hotels (I’m looking at you, Jerome Grand), ghost tours galore, and a thriving community of witchy artists and occult-curious locals. Its desert energy is spiked with mysticism, making it a must-visit for spellcasters who like their magic with a little grit and a lot of ghosts.

8. Manitou Springs, Colorado

Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs has a long-standing reputation for spiritual energy thanks to its naturally carbonated mineral springs once revered by Indigenous peoples. The town today is dotted with metaphysical shops, tarot readers, and crystal dealers, while its fall calendar brings ghost tours, costumed bike rides, and a touch of Rocky Mountain magic.

9. St. Helens, Oregon

If the word “Halloweentown” makes your inner child scream, you’re in the right place. This quiet Columbia River town famously served as the filming location for the Disney Channel classic Halloweentown and now transforms into a full-blown destination for your witchy inner-child. In October, there are witch parades, scarecrow contests, haunted tours, and even giant pumpkin lighting ceremonies. But what truly makes St. Helens a year-round witchy town is its growing metaphysical scene, including local businesses like Sisters of the Moon Reiki & Healing Arts and an active Pagan community. 

10. Guayama, Puerto Rico

This coastal town on Puerto Rico’s southern shore carries the nickname “La Ciudad Bruja,” or “The Witch City,” for good reason. Magic isn’t some aesthetic here, Guayama is filled with rich folkloric history of brujería, and known for centuries-old stories of Caribbean witches, spiritual healers, and folk magic passed through generations. The blend of African, Taíno, and Spanish traditions creates a unique spiritual landscape you won’t find anywhere else.

Cast Your Spell and Pack Your Bags

Some towns toss up a pumpkin in October and call it spooky. Others aren’t afraid to live, breathe, and occasionally dance under the moonlight in full velvet. From crystal covens in the hills to coastal enclaves where brujería is woven into daily life, these are places that embody a witchy lifestyle. So if your idea of a perfect getaway includes tarot cards with your morning latte or witchy wellness rituals under a canopy of Spanish moss, there’s a town out there already saving you a seat by the cauldron.