Looking for something slightly weird or spooky to do on Halloween — that doesn’t require a costume or an insatiable thirst for candy? Here are a few strange and unusual places you can visit.
The Magick Candle | Irvington
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 | Fountain Square
Cuddle up with a black cat for the afternoon — or better yet, adopt one to take home.
Crown Hill Cemetery | Butler-Tarkington
Take a stroll among 215,000+ graves, including those of America’s first “Public Enemy No. 1" and the 23rd US president.
Scarlet Lane Brewing | Multiple locations
Grab a pint of “The Official Beer of Horror.” For an extra-strange experience, McCordsville is your best bet; it’s home to the dungeon of Sammy Terry, the longest running horror host in history.
Carmel Old Town Antique Mall | Carmel
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 | Butler-Tarkington
Have a picnic “The Fault in Our Stars” style with Indy’s favorite skeleton.
Black House Cafe | Fountain Square
Sip a frighteningly delicious Scooby Snack or Rob Zombie latte from this horror-themed coffee shop.
Twisted House | Broad Ripple
This outdoor sculpture is the perfect spot for a strange 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 | 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 | Mile Square
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 | Near Westside
Take a guided tour of the autopsy room and anatomical museum full of preserved brains.
