Where Can I Find Mythical Creatures?

1 Encounter Vampires in Bucharest, Romania

Image Source: Flickr user Allan Engelhardt

Visit Bran Castle, commonly known as Dracula’s castle. There are other castles in the area also associated with Bram Stoker’s novel, as well as museums and cultural centers willing to share the spine-tingling folklore.

Hotel rate ranges in Bucharest, Romania: Aug. 15-22, four stars $33-$178, three stars $32-$151.
Vacation package: Aug. 15-22, $1,312 a person, includes round-trip airfare from New York City to Bucharest and accommodations at the four-star Hotel Unique Bucharest.

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2 Catch the Jersey Devil in Philadelphia, PA

Image Source: Flickr user Rob Shenk

The Devil is said to inhabit the scrub-pine-filled Pine Barrens of South Jersey, so bring binoculars and start driving into the backwoods (sunset is the best time).

Hotel rate ranges in Philadelphia, PA: Aug. 15-22, four stars $154-$370, three stars $99-$291.
Vacation package: Aug. 15-22, $899 a person, includes round-trip airfare from New York to Philadelphia and accommodations at the four-star Harrahs Resort Atlantic City. Add a one-week midsize car rental for $420.

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3 Snatch Sasquatch in Portland, OR

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Take a hike into famous Ape Canyon and keep your eyes peeled for Bigfoot. The forests of the Northwest are breathtaking, as is the view of Mount St. Helens.

Hotel rate ranges in Portland, OR: Aug. 15-22, four stars $228-$445, three stars $123-$319.
Vacation package: Aug. 15-22, $1,092 a person, includes round-trip airfare from New York City to Portland and accommodations at the three-star Red Lion Hotel on the River Jantzen Beach.

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4 Spot Nessie in Baltimore

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Take a day trip out of the harbor in the Chesapeake Bay, and rent a car to search for the Loch Ness Monster from Annapolis to one of the fishing villages on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Hotel rate ranges in Baltimore: Aug. 15-22, four stars $91-$279, three stars $93-$286.
Vacation package: Aug 15-22, $673 a person, includes round-trip airfare from New York City to Baltimore and accommodations at the four-star Hilton Baltimore in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

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5 Prance With Unicorns in Inverness, Scotland

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Unicorns are the official animal of Scotland — legend has it that if a virgin maiden lies down in a field, a unicorn will come and lay down at her feet.

Hotel rates in Inverness, Scotland: Aug. 15-22, four stars $129-$341, three stars $88-$385.
Vacation package: Aug. 15-22, $2,337 a person, includes round-trip airfare from New York City to Inverness and accommodations at the three-star Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel.

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