October is the perfect month to Fall in Love with some spooky Romantic Spots in Austin!  While these spots and activities may not be traditionally romantic, they are certainly fun and provide an excellent opportunity to cuddle up with your love for a little extra protection. So let’s take a quick look at some fun places to find spooky haunts, bats, experiences, and spirits!

The Driskill Hotel is an Austin icon for a plethora of reasons. It is located in the heart of Austin and has the charm of an old hotel mixed with ample luxuries.  The Driskill is also one of the most haunted hotels in Austin. So if you are looking for a romantic night that might serve up a fright, book a room and enjoy the luxury, history, and all The Driskill has to offer.

The Driskill is a common stop on many ghost tours in Austin. For the ultimate ghost tour experience, check out Haunted ATX who will take you on a ghost tour you will never forget from the comforts of your very own hearse. If the hearse is a bit much for you, you can always go on a haunted spirits tour with Revelry Tours or go ghost hunting on your own with ghost and zombie themed scavenger hunts from Let’s Roam and Zombie Scavengers.

If ghosts and spirits are a bit too much of a fright for you but you still want to enjoy the season, check out Austin’s famous bats!  The bats put on a grand show each evening as they fly out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge. You can check out this batty extravaganza while standing on the Congress Avenue Bridge or book a water view with bat tours from Lone Star Kayak Tours or Lone Star Riverboat.

Make sure you and your boo take a moment to visit The “Til Death Do Us Part” Wall. It is a perfect spooky, yet romantic, backdrop for a picture with your sweetheart. If you got it, haunt it or flaunt it (here you can do both).

These are just a few options to help you enjoy the spirit of the season while still keeping it romantic. Love is boo-tiful in every season!