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What to expect: In this State park…in the Susquehannock Forest, there is a spot...a "Dark Spot" which is completely devoid of any artificial light pollution and you can experience the darkest of the nights. Under ideal conditions you can see billions of stars and even the Milky Way! Get your Dark on!!!
What to expect:"VAMPA strives to create an environment where psychological drama and spiritual conflict are given free reign for imagination. A place that stimulates learning and understanding on how the magical mystery of the supernatural, folklore, myth, and faith has influenced the world in sculpture, painting, furniture, and objects of art throughout the ages. Visitors can look forward to a wide array of art, antiques, and artifacts that date back to the 1700s and beyond. Sourced from over 40 years of exploration, our collection is diverse and eclectic. Items in the museum come from all over the world from various cultures and beliefs. Explore our vampire killing tools, original talking boards, vampire kits, sculptures, and intact exorcism chair. Visit Vampa to explore our growing collection, you will not be disappointed."
What to expect: If you know it or not, Evans City is the birthplace of the Zombie genre since the late George Romero first shot Night of the Living Dead in and around the city back in 1967. Basically, Evans City is to Zombies as Roswell is to Aliens…so why not have a Living Dead museum there??? Bottom line…from Night of the Living Dead to The Walking Dead, if you are a fan of this genre, you must pay a visit to this museum!!!
What to expect:Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most
famous and expensive prison in the world, but
stands today in ruin, a haunting world of
crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.
Known for its grand architecture and strict
discipline, this was the world’s first true
“penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire
penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of
convicts. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held
many of America’s most notorious criminals,
including bank robber “Slick Willie” Sutton and
Al Capone. Many people believe that Eastern
State Penitentiary is haunted. As early as the
1940s, officers and inmates reported mysterious
visions and eerie experiences in the ancient
prison.
What to expect: Even though Edgar Allan Poe lived there for only 12 months from 1843 to 1844, it is in this house where he wrote two famous stories, “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Gold Bug.” The house is now a U.S. National parks historical site and museum filled with everything Poe. Every true Poe fan should have a visit to this locale written on their "Goth Bucket List."
"GRIP" THE RAVEN @ The Free Library of Philadelphia, Rare Book Department
What to expect: BEHOLD!!! This taxidermied and mounted raven, named Grip, was the pet of famous author Charles Dickens and is also the bird that inspired Edgar Allan Poe to write his famous story, "The Raven." This proud, albeit dead, bird is also displayed alongside a great collection of both Poe and Dickens originals and other rare books.
What to expect: This historical cemetery, which no one actually owns, was abandoned over a decade ago and was slowly going to ruin and swallowed up by nature…funny that, a death of a cemetery. But volunteers have recently gathered to save and restore this lovely resting place west of the big city.
What to expect:America's finest museum of medical history, the
Mütter displays its beautifully preserved
collections of anatomical specimens, models, and
medical instruments in a 19th century "cabinet
museum" setting. The goal of the Museum is to
help the public understand the mysteries and
beauty of the human body while appreciating the
history of diagnosis and treatment of disease.
What to expect: WOW! Philly sure does like its Science! This Victorian era scientific collection was created by William Wagner “Gentleman Naturalist,” to follow Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and has been preserved to this day for everyone to visit!
Telephone: 412-916-5544 (OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!)
What to expect:"We have always considered ourselves an old fashioned part of roadside America. Trundle Manor is currently the headquarters of the Secret Society of Odd Acquisition and is curated by the eccentric Mr Arm and Velda Von Minx. Built in 1910, Trundle Manor has become a place where a culmination of years of insane collecting and creating has found its niche."
What to expect:"Craven & Caster Creations & Curiosities was founded in 2021 by the team of Horror influencer Sarah Frightmares and Narrator of Nightmares, James la Démence of Stories of Suspense. Located in Blakely, PA, Craven & Caster strives to create a welcoming place for all freaks, geeks, weirdos, wild ones, and everyone in between. Each of Craven & Caster’s products is handmade with the utmost care on site, allowing us to provide you with candles, caster kits, spirit boards, gaming accessories and more, each as unique as you."
What to expect:"We are a unique small business, carrying a selection of antiques, oddities, metaphysical, and hand made products. We have new products each week, you can browse and shop our products online or come visit our store!"
What to expect:"Over 25 years experience in witchcraft, a certified herbalist, historian & candle maker, Country Witch specializes in Traditional Witchcraft (pre-wiccan). We carry hand poured soy candles made by us, herbs, rare books, coffin nails, bone tools and more! We're located on Historic Stone Row, a small cottage store dating back to 1849 with original architecture!"
What to expect:"The Emporium of Curious Goods has been a cornerstone in Jim Thorpe for over 35 years. The Emporium is one of the largest, if not the largest, new age and occult shops in PA and people drive hours to see what magic and mystery blooms inside. The Emporium celebrates all cultures and all spiritual paths and we try to get something in stock for everyone. Additionally, we are huge supporters of local artists and creators and try to get as many locally made items as we can in stock. From spooky and macabre to whimsical and lighthearted, we have so many treasures for you to see!"
What to expect: "Rev. Brooke Nelson, HPs, PhD, began crafting magickal charms, oils, and candles for her own personal use in 1997. In 2016, she turned her recipes and methods outward to the service of others by offering a small selection of Spell Oils at Etsy.com. Today, The High Priestess product line of Spell Kits, Oils, and Handpoured Spell Candles enjoys a 5 star rating and thousands of satisfied users."
What to expect: Just as the name clearly implies, this is a shop that is brewing with everything strange and unusual oddities and gifts! And speaking of brewing, see below in the Food & Drink section...
What to expect: “Philadelphia's premier Punk Rock N Roll shop, just a few paces off of the world famous South Street! Alternative apparel for punks, goths, metalheads and rockers. Crash Bang Boom offers tons of cool stuff that you are not going to find at the mall.”
What to expect: “The circus-inspired Delicious Boutique was founded by Amy and Psydde Delicious in 2005. The interior was designed by Philadelphia artist Marc Brodzik. It offers the perfect environment for shopping and for the many in-store events, art openings, fund raisers, and parties that we host on a regular basis. It is where we outfit rockstars, style models, costume film casts, and welcome shoppers to explore our exciting hand-picked collection of independent designer fashions. Additionally, it houses the showroom and workshop for Delicious Corsets. Here we conduct custom corset fittings and create both ready-to-wear and commissioned one-of-a-kind corsets.”
What to expect: “Vintage home decor with a gothic flair based in Philadelphia PA. We Sell Coffins, Furniture, Artwork, Lamps, Taxidermy, Oddities, Candles, Jewelry and more!”
What to expect: “PASSIONAL Boutique in Philadelphia is your regional destination for corsets, kilts, wardrobe, leather, latex and other fetish & fantasy fashions for women and men.”
What to expect:"Death Comes Lifting is a multimedia health & wellness universe that creates original clothing, content, podcasts, playlists, monsters, music, motivation, workouts, and weirdness in order to foster & serve a community in which physical, mental, and spiritual well-being can LIFT alongside the the strange & deranged. We are FITNESS FOR THE MISFITS. Welcome to The Lifting Dead Army. We employ the latest & greatest as well as the tired & true training, nutrition, and performance principals through our qualified coaches, trainers, and gurus in addition to strikingly unique merchandise & music through our artists, musicians, and masters in order to serve our community with the best material made for optimal life transformation & enjoyment."
What to expect: Within the walls of The Strange & Unusual store (starting April 25th, 2019) dwells an offshoot of the popular NYC based and Harry Potter inspired potion, coffee, and tea house aptly named Steamy Hallows. The perfect spot in which to take a break from all your oddities shopping!!!
What to expect:"Our brewery has a well-documented predisposition for all things weird (…and gruesome, and irreverent, and punk rock… This is craft beer, after all.). And while those interests played an active role in bringing The Coffin Bar…to life…the real stake in the ground was set when our crew visited the 60-year-old haunt and realized the bar was shaped like, you guessed it, a coffin. Eccentric, intimate, and fearlessly fresh, The Coffin Bar lifts up seasonal, approachable comfort food, doubles down on some adventurous takes on familiar libations, and, of course, offers a killer lineup of craft brews from a certain award-winning brewery. Whether you celebrate good, evil, life, or death, you can always raise a glass at The Coffin."
What to expect: Let's be honest...a plethora of Gothy bars, lounges, nightclubs, and restaurants across these United States have folded and faltered recently, so we must celebrate & extremely support brave new establishments that are entering the scene full force! HENCE this gorgeous brand SPANKIN' new bar & tapas restaurant located in Scranton that is well worth the trip to check out and enjoy no matter how near or far! Tell 'em New Goth City sent you!!!
*Personal note: Try The Muenster Mash burger...A true Frankenstein concoction of weird deliciousness!!!
What to expect: A beautifully ornate and dark space with a very long bar and a haunting atmosphere. Go for the drinks, stay for the food and friendly service staff!
What to expect: In Center City of Philly you will find this Monster / Horror themed vegan restaurant that feature horror film screenings, an wildly eclectic food menu, and a full bar!
What to expect:A cozy coffee shop that is as unique as its coffee flavors and selection of spooky reading materials for sale! be sure to check into their Facebook page to discover their many weekly local events and gatherings!
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