7 Cheap Destinations to Celebrate Halloween This Year

The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, CA, is full of staircases that lead nowhere, doors that open to large drop-offs, and secret passageways. While mourning the death of her husband and child, Sarah Winchester is said to have built the odd home in order to confuse the ghosts that trailed in her wake. On select evenings this October and November, visitors can attend a very special "open house" for the mansion and its "residents," touring the myriad of rooms and passageways with only the moonlight and a flashlight to guide them.

Sample Hotel Express Deals

• Sunnyvale — 3 stars, $78/night, includes free parking, free WiFi, free breakfast, pool, fitness center.
• Santa Clara — 3 stars, $108/night, includes free parking, free WiFi, free breakfast, pool, fitness center, and is pet-friendly.

Watch Before You Go

• Haunting of Winchester House movie