Where to find Bigfoot, the Mothman, El Chupacabra, and other local monsters throughout the States.

By Cassie Tucker

Looking for a unique summer vacation? What about a road trip to see well-known monster hotspots and locations of mythical creature sightings?

With our cryptid road map of the U.S.A., you can do just that. From the South to the Midwest, the West to the Northeast, there are small towns and quirky landmarks to visit all over the country, each with their own unique fables about local beasts and mysterious presences.

Bigfoot might be the most well-known of them all, but he’s far from the only cryptid you’ll find on American soil. From Louisiana’s Bassigator to the Frog People of Ohio, the U.S. is teaming with mythical beings, some more dangerous than others.

Find out where you can learn more about their stories, nab merch, and maybe even catch a glimpse of them using the U.S.A. cryptid map below. Here’s hoping you live to tell the tale.

Editor’s note:

This article was put together pre-Covid. We recommend calling ahead before planning your visit to get the most up-to-date information on any new restrictions or business hours that have been put into place.

Cryptids in the U.S.A.

Aliens and UFOs: New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, and Colorado

The Bassigator: Louisiana

Bigfoot: The Pacific Northwest

The Boggy Creek Monster: Arkansas

Champ, the Lake Monster: New York and Vermont

El Chupacabra: Puerto Rico, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona

Flatwoods Monster: West Virginia

Frog People: Ohio

The Goatman: Maryland, Texas, and Kentucky

The Hodag: Wisconsin

Jackalope: The West, the Midwest, and Wyoming

The Jersey Devil: New Jersey

The Lizard Man: South Carolina

The Mothman: West Virginia

The Piasa Bird: Illinois

The Skunk Ape: Florida

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