Monster Destinations: Places Famous for Their Monsters

UFO, Roswell, USA

Roswell is the site of a supposed UFO crash in 1947, which sparked a lot of controversy and speculation about the existence of aliens and government cover-ups. The US military claimed that a weather balloon caused the crash. Nevertheless, many people believe that it was actually an extraterrestrial spacecraft that was recovered and hidden by the authorities. Nowadays, Roswell has become a popular destination for UFO enthusiasts and conspiracy theorists, who can visit museums, festivals, and landmarks related to the incident. Some of the attractions include the International UFO Museum and Research Center, the Roswell UFO Festival, and the Roswell UFO Tours.

Vampire, Romania

Many people used to think that Transylvania was a fictional place. But this mountainous area is completely real and it is as beautiful as a painting. Indeed, Bran Castle is not only one of the monster destinations but a top tourist destination. It is famous for appearing in the story about the blood-sucking vampire – Dracula by writer Bram Stoker.

Loch Ness Monster, Scotland

Until now, despite all the denials of researchers, the Lochness monster has always been a captivating mystery of the Scottish people. For nearly a century, tourists have always sought after this monster. They even gave it another intimate name, Nessie.

Yeti, Himalaya

Yeti (Snowman) is a tall creature, said to live in the Himalayas of Nepal and Tibet, China. Although scientists have always affirmed that the Yeti is just a part of mythology, to this day there are still many tourists who come to Nepal and Tibet just to have the opportunity to see this Yeti.

Red Dragon, Wales

For the people of Wales, the red dragon is a mascot. It even appears on the Welsh flag and the country’s football team is nicknamed the “red dragon”.

Banshee, Ireland

The banshee is a female spirit that is said to wail or scream when someone is about to die. She is usually seen as a pale woman with long hair and a white dress, or as an old hag with a cloak and a hood. The Banshee is a part of Irish folklore, where she is associated with certain families or clans. Some believe she is a messenger of death. Whereas, others think she is a mourner or a protector.

Kraken, Norway

The Kraken is a legendary sea monster said to be extremely huge and it can drag down ships and create whirlpools. It is often depicted as a giant squid or octopus with tentacles and sharp teeth. The Kraken is believed to originate from Norse mythology, where it was feared by sailors and fishermen.

Chupacabra, Puerto Rico

The chupacabra, which means “goat-sucker” in Spanish, is a creature that is said to attack and drain the blood of livestock, especially goats. It is described as a reptilian or canine-like animal with spikes, claws, and glowing eyes. In fact, the chupacabra was first reported in Puerto Rico in the 1990s, and since then, sightings have been reported in other parts of Latin America and the United States.

Ningen, Antarctica

In Japanese, Ningen means “human”. In fact, it is known as a mysterious sea creature, with white arms, legs, and body. Although it is said to appear in Antarctica, Japan is actually where the name of this creature became famous. However, until now, no one has been able to provide definitive evidence of the true existence of this sea monster.

Bigfoot, North America

Bigfoot, also known as the bigfoot, is a giant monster that has appeared in the folklore and beliefs of North Americans for the past 200 years. Although there are many cases claiming to have seen this beast, scientists always tend to deny its existence and emphasize that it is just part of mythology.

However, many people still do not believe the scientists’ claims and enthusiastically hunt for this monster. Oregon, USA is where most people claim to see Bigfoot. Specifically, they saw it appear on Route 224, heading southeast from Portland to the Cascades. This is also one of the monster destinations that attract many tourists to Bigfoot.