Have you heard of Built Story ? The Durham-based app offers self-guided tours through storytelling and geography that are created and published by members of the community. Since Halloween is creeping in, we are highlighting a few ghastly tours and reader suggestions with over-the-top decorations that are sure to spook.
Note: Each Built Story tour costs $10 to purchase and includes turn-by-turn instructions.
Three comprehensive guides created by long-time Raleighite Al Parker, or his alter-ego, Perry Normal:
- Check out 30 of the North + East Raleigh area’s best Halloween decorations and finish your City of Oaks tour with 28 more in the South + West Raleigh area .
- If you’re down to learn a little scary history, Raleigh’s most terrifying ghosts, spirits, and haunts features 29 stops.
Try one of Built Story’s comprehensive Halloween tours.
Photo provided by Built Story
Two more spooktacular Built Story guides:
- The Built Story team put together a list of the most decorated Halloween homes in South Durham , complete with 17 spell-binding abodes.
- Built by Triangle-native K Mitchell, pieces of NC in Hawkins: the “Stranger Things” tour features real-life NC locations mentioned in the show which was created by the Durham-raised Duffer Brothers.
Five free haunts (not on the app):
- Neighbor Amy C., 4412 Densmore Pl., Raleigh | This spooky house collects donations for a charity that supports combat veterans. This year, folks can help support and donate to Warhorse SCUBA , whose mission is to prevent veteran suicide.
- Editor’s pick, 10839 Bedfordtown Dr., Raleigh | Stop by “Deadford Manor ” to see an animatronic singing skeleton show and whimsical displays.
- Editor’s pick, 504 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh | This Oakwood house is a Halloween must-see featuring a creature-filled yard.
- Neighbor, Lauren A., 4008 Jockey Club Circle, Cary | “I hand-painted everything in the last few years to fit my Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” theme,” said reader Lauren A.
- Neighbor Amanda G., 220 Pointe Park Circle, Holly Springs | “Our neighbors create a new theme every year and it is magazine worthy,” said reader Jenn F.