When it comes to spooky season, this Kentucky town has understood the assignment. The vibes are giving...

Cynthiana, Kentucky, goes all out with Harvest/Halloween decorations. Homes, businesses, parks, even doghouses are decked with witches, spiders, and jack-o'-lanterns galore. Check out the Visit Cynthiana Instagram account, and you'll scroll through pictures and videos to prove why it is the number one fall destination in Kentucky.

 

Cynthiana, KY Skeleton Map

Along with ghost tours of their local haunts, an annual Spookeasy event, and Cemetery yoga, you can't miss the stars of the show. Hundreds of skeletons, big and small, take over for the skeleton decorating contest.  Folks compete to see who can come up with the best skeleton display. How fun is that?

Cynthiana, KY Special Events & Fall Fun

This makes it easier for visitors to go on a skeleton scavenger hunt! You can find everything you need to know about planning a trip to Cynthiana and that interactive map here. Here are some of the events to look forward to:

Give them a Facebook follow to see videos and photos of the spooky sights, and don't forget! The graphic novel and hit TV series The Walking Dead have major connections to the city. There are murals dedicated to the show and the creator, who proudly calls Cynthiana his hometown.  You can read more about that here. 

Considered one of the most haunted towns in Kentucky, Cynthiana is the ultimate Halloween road trip. Have you ever been before? What is a MUST-SEE you would recommend to someone going for the first time?

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