Where better to get creeped out by ghost stories than in Cracker Country, which, if you think about it, could resemble a Florida ghost town. For one night only, tour guides — called “tellers” — will lead the unsuspecting (that’s you) by lantern through the living museum, scaring you more than just a little bit with Florida ghosts and other scary stories. Tall Tales include stories of the skunk ape, trains gone wild and cow hunting giants. After the scaring, they’ll present a magic lantern show that spins a tale of pirates and ghosts. Family friendly, but use your judgment — and it’s not suggested for kiddos six and younger. Tours last an hour and leave every 10 minutes, and they have games to keep ya’ busy.
Tall Tales | Cracker Country at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa | Oct. 20: 6-10 p.m. $10; parking costs $8/car | crackercountry.org
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