
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (October 14, 2025) — Just in time for Halloween, The64.com is launching the scariest tournament of the year: America’s Best Haunted Destination, where fans vote for the creepiest site in the nation. This first-of-its-kind bone-chilling bracket begins October 16 and runs until November 2.
From ghost towns, eerie prisons, haunted hotels, and abandoned asylums, 64 of the nation’s most notorious destinations are facing off in a six-round showdown. Fans can vote for free at The64.com, where each round brings new match-ups and the chance to win prizes.
Coast-to-coast contenders range from the eerie corridors of the Eastern State Penitentiary in Pennsylvania to the infamous Amityville Horror House in New York, with other legendary haunts like Union Cemetery in Connecticut, the Villisca Axe Murder House in Iowa, Franklin Castle in Ohio, Arizona’s Bird Cage Theatre, and Los Angeles’ Cecil Hotel.
“Halloween is the one time of year we celebrate being scared, and haunted destinations conjure the thrill of ghosts, mystery, and the unknown,” said Justin Woo, founder of The64.com. “This tournament reveals which stories and places America can’t stop talking about.”
Unlike traditional "Best Of" lists, The64 is 100% community-driven, with no paid placements or editorial bias. America’s Best Haunted Destination tournament marks its spookiest matchup yet, just in time for Halloween travelers and ghost hunters looking for their next scare.
ABOUT THE64
The64 is an interactive voting platform created to celebrate the ‘Best Of’ through fun and competitive tournaments nationwide. Designed to engage both voters and contestants, The64 hosts multiple bracket-style tournaments simultaneously across the country in categories that extend beyond entertainment, including lifestyle, business, education, and culture. Voters can participate in numerous tournaments simultaneously, advancing their favorites from regional to national competitions. The more they play, the more chances they have to win prizes. For contestants, The64 offers a powerful opportunity to expand reach, engage new audiences, and build brand loyalty through a unique, highly-visible competition format.
How It Works:
- Sign up for free at The64.com
- Vote in each round as the bracket narrows from 64 → 32 → 16 → 8 → 4 → 2 → Champion
- Earn chips: Every vote earns you a chip. Use chips to spin The64 Wheel and win prizes.
- The tournament runs for 18 days, with new rounds every 3 days.
The64 transforms competition into a celebration — connecting communities, creating champions, and spotlighting the best.