Here's how to spend the night with Dracula... if you dare

Bran Castle is one of a few castles in Romania linked to the Dracula legend, and even though no one is sure just how much Bram Stoker knew about the building other than its association with Vlad III (aka Vlad the Impaler, inspiration for Count Dracula), it's generally accepted to be the home of the Count. The Medieval fortress that stands today was built sometime in the 1300s, and features imposing stone architecture, creepy passageways, and a position on a mountain that offers incredible views. It was mainly a military base throughout the 1700s and 1800s, and even housed the Romanian royal court in the 1920s and a hospital during WWII. It's seen quite a bit of history, and more than a little violence... which makes it ripe for a haunting, and the perfect place to spend a scary night.

Bonus: If you don't win the chance to crash at Dracula's place for the night, you can always go see his final resting place. Vlad the Impaler's alleged tomb is in and Italian church in Naples, Santa Maria La Nova. Vlad disappeared during battle, and while some believe that he was simply killed, others believe that he was captured and ransomed to his daughter, who had married an Italian nobleman and was living in Naples... it's not a stretch to imagine that Vlad lived out the rest of his life quietly in the city.