If you’re into things that go bump in the night, there is no better time of the year than Halloween to stay in a purportedly haunted hotel.

Paranormal tourism not only gives traveling ghost hunters a chance for an encounter with something otherworldly, ghost tours routinely provide a wealth of knowledge about the history of the town and establishment as well.

MainStreet took a look at five of the most haunted hotels in America and their spooky stories. If you want to stay in a haunted hotel, book soon because Halloween will sneak up on you like a … well, like a ghost.

Read on if you dare: