We may have seen some blue sky in Manchester of late - but with the leaves turning a brilliant display of reds, oranges and yellows, and the chilly, misty nights drawing in, there is no mistaking that autumn is in full swing.
And with Halloween fast approaching, and more pumpkin-themed products in stores than you can shake a stick at, many are turning their minds to spooky season and how they'll celebrate.
The summer holidays of course are far behind us, but if you're looking for a ghoul-themed getaway to get into the spirit of this time of year, then you might be surprised at the wealth of autumnal atmosphere our friends across the pond have to offer - and at how easy they are to reach from Manchester Airport. READ MORE: 'Beautiful inside and out': Young man, 20, killed in M61 crash pictured as family pay tribute North American travel specialists Journeyscape have rounded up the US's most haunted destinations - four of them reachable from Manchester Airport with just a single layover.
There is plenty to see and do in Louisville, the most populous city in the south east of the US, including the Muhammad Ali Centre, the Louisville Slugger Museum and the Kentucky Derby.
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