Looking for something slightly weird or spooky to do on Halloween — that doesn’t require a costume, a ticket, or an insatiable thirst for candy? Here are a few strange and unusual places you can visit.
The Magick Candle, 6125 E. Washington St.
Indiana’s oldest metaphysical store has everything you need to explore your witchy side, from crystals to candles. It also offers tarot readings and reiki — call ahead to make an appointment.
Nine Lives Cat Cafe, 1315 Shelby St.
Cuddle up with a black cat for the afternoon — or better yet, adopt one to take home.
Crown Hill Cemetery, 3400 Boulevard Pl.
Take a stroll among 215,000+ graves, including those of America’s first “Public Enemy No. 1" and the 23rd US president.
Carmel Old Town Antique Mall, 1005 3rd Ave. SW
All antique malls have a slight spook factor — but according to some visitors, there’s a booth here that sells dozens of petrified animals like scorpions, snakes, and bats.
Funky Bones was installed in May 2010.
Photo via @indystreetart
Funky Bones, 1850 38th St.
Have a picnic “The Fault in Our Stars” style with Indy’s favorite skeleton.
Black House Cafe, 1122 Shelby St.
Sip a frighteningly delicious Scooby Snack or Rob Zombie latte from this horror-themed coffee shop.
Twisted House, 820 E. 67th St.
This outdoor sculpture is the perfect spot for a witchy photo shoot, especially if you get creative with your camera angles.
Twisted House is located within ARTSPARK, a 9.5-acre playground of interactive sculptures.
Photo by @kimmytgeveryday
Camp Chesterfield, 50 Lincoln Dr., Chesterfield
This 44-acre community hosts an impressive roster of mediums with whom you can book readings, astrology lessons, and spiritual healing sessions. If you’re more inclined to explore solo, you can take a walk through the camp’s stone labyrinth — which claims to help you release old energy and shift into a “greater spiritual alignment.”
Moon Tree, 200 W. Washington St.
Relax underneath a 30-year old sycamore tree grown from a seed taken to the moon and back during the Apollo 14 lunar mission. Only 50 of these trees still exist today.
Medical History Museum, 3270 Kirkbride Way
Take a guided tour of the autopsy room and anatomical museum full of preserved brains. Tours are by appointment only.
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