Many people have a huge fascination when it comes to the paranormal world and all things mystical and creepy. It seems like the world went through kind of a vampire frenzy back in the early 2000s. That’s when the Twilight books were gaining popularity, and The Vampire Diaries was on TV every week. Everyone seemed to go through a vampire phase at one point or another.
The history of vampires, both old ones like Dracula and new ones like Edward Cullen, is truly very interesting. There are many places that are associated with vampires, whether it was a real life situation, or a fictional one. Every year, the vampire-obsessed and history seekers flock to many places such as Transylvania, Romania, Forks Washington, and New Orleans, Louisiana, to get some sort of look into the world of vampires.
Whether it’s touring sets, or real life locations of your favorite vampire shows, movies and novels, or visiting graves and castles of well known infamous vampires, there’s so much out there to learn about. If you’re thirsty for some vampire history, there are so many places that you can go to get it. These are 6 places every vampire-obsessed traveler should visit. 1).Transylvania Romania:-When you think about vampires, what’s the first vampire that usually comes to mind? For many, that vampire is Dracula, simply because Dracula is a classic vampire, and one of the most famous ones in the world. Obviously, Dracula wasn’t real, however, the monster was brought to life in Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula. In the novel, Dracula lives in a castle in Transylvania, and there’s an actual castle that this is based on, and it is a must see for any vampire lover. The castle, also known as Bran Castle, is a huge tourist destination in Transylvania. Vampire lovers flock to the castle every year, hoping to get a glimpse into the world that Bram Stoker created in his 1897 novel. They have made it into a true tourist attraction, selling vampire themed knick knacks and other Dracula gifts.
Although many vampire lovers flock to Bran Castle, there’s another castle said to be based off of the famous novel, known as Poenari Castle. This castle is a little harder to get to, however, it’s a little more historically accurate to Dracula’s castle in the novel. When writing Dracula, Bram Stoker never actually visited Transylvania, which is why many argue that either castle could work. Either way, if you’re into creepy castles that were the homes of a vampires, definitely take a trip to Transylvania. 2).Salem Massachussets:- Salem, Massachusetts is obviously most known for witches and the Salem Witch Trials. During the 1600s, people were constantly being accused of witchcraft. The people accused were put on trial and prosecuted for their “crimes” that ultimately ended in execution in front of many people. This horrible time infamously went down in history, which is why many people associate the town with witches. Although the small town in Massachusetts is known for these trials and witchcraft in general, many people might not know that the town has a history of vampires, as well.
The town is no stranger to tourists that are seeking out a paranormal experience, therefore they offer many tours. If you decide to take a tour, you will be taken throughout Salem where you will learn about the witch trials, and the history behind them, as well as tales about vampires and the havoc they’ve created over the years. The Salem locals will tell you all about the legends of vampires, witches as well as other paranormal beings. So, if you love all things paranormal in addition to vampires, these tours through the infamous town are perfect for you. It may be one of the lesser known vampire destinations, so vampire fans should definitely take the trip to Salem. 3).New Orleans Louisiana:-
New Orleans has a history of all things paranormal, whether it’s voodoo, witchcraft, or even vampires. This city is a must visit for all vampire lovers, especially if you’re a fan of the CW show, The Originals. The show is a spin-off of the equally famous Vampire Diaries show. If you’re a fan of the show, you can visit the many landmarks and iconic places that the vampires hang out at on the show. Although the show primarily films in Georgia, they do head out to New Orleans occasionally to film. The show is in its final season, so don’t expect to get a glimpse of your favorite vampires in action, but you can definitely take a walk down memory lane If you’re not a fan of the show, no worries! You can take one of many tours throughout the city. You can learn the historical side of vampires, both real and fictional, and take a walk through New Orleans. One of the most popular places to tour has to be the French Quarter, one of the most vampire filled places in New Orleans. There are a number of tours offered for the French Quarter, so definitely check it out! 4).Los Angeles California:- Los Angeles might be known for the glitz and the glamor, and all the celebrities living there, but it’s a perfect place for any vampire lover to visit, as well. It might not be one of the most well known places for vampire lovers to flock to, but there are places to visit if you look hard and long enough. If you’d like, you can definitely make a stop at the Vampire Lounge and Tasting Room, which many people have rumored that the lounge is owned by an actual coven of vampires. Whether it’s true or not, we’re not really sure, but if you’d like to see for yourself, definitely make the trip there, and let us know what you find out. For those of you who are fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, take a trip to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House, that was Angel’s mansion on the show. If you’re a fan of True Blood, also take a trip to Alex’s Bar in Long Beach, which served as Fangtasia. Your favorite places that you see on TV will be brought to life, as long as you’re willing to make the trek there, you won’t be disappointed at all. Whitby England:-If you’re not one for adventure, and are looking to do a little more learning while you’re on vacation, then this city would be absolutely perfect for you. Whitby, England is another famous city having a connection to one of the world’s most famous vampires, Dracula. In the late 1800s Bram Stoker found his way to Whitby, England, where he ultimately got the idea for the novel, finding inspiration in the town. Many of the places he describes in the novel are very closely related to the actual Whitby, having spent so much time there. When visiting Whitby, you can see if you can make those connections yourself, or you can even go on a Dracula Tour or the Whitby Walk, where you will learn the history and story of the infamous vampire as well as all of the actual connections that the city has to the novel. If you’re more into the history side and learning experience rather than the vampire hunting side, then this tour would be perfect for you. Whether you’ve read the novel, or are just looking to learn a little more about the history of Dracula, definitely consider taking a vacation to Whitby, because you won’t be disappointed.
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