The Pukwudgies are cryptids reportedly found in Delaware and the surrounding Northeastern woodlands. They are typically described as small, human-like beings with gray or brown skin, large ears, and the ability to appear and disappear at will, often said to be mischievous or even dangerous to humans.
The Selbyville Swamp Monster is a cryptid reportedly found in the swampy areas near Selbyville, Delaware. It is typically described as a large, foul-smelling, humanoid creature with matted hair, glowing eyes, and long arms, often said to lurk in marshes and emit low, unsettling growls.
Recognized as the largest wilderness tract along the Mid-Atlantic seaboard, the Pine Barrens is a sandy region known for rare plants, diverse wildlife, and notable sites like Wharton State Forest and Batsto Village, and it is also famous for cryptid sightings, especially the Jersey Devil.
Located at 2119 Marsh Rd, this is a premier spot for lovers of the strange, functioning as an oddities shop and museum featuring taxidermy, curated curiosities, and items from abandoned locations.
Wander through eerie indoor and outdoor spaces where ocean legends come alive. This limited-time experience blends Halloween thrills with maritime lore for all ages. Brave adults and older kids can join a haunting guided tour through the Museum’s shadowy corners. The town of Greenmanville has been overtaken—infested by creatures of the deep.
The Glastonbury Glawackus is a 1939 Connecticut cryptid legend, described as a fierce, unidentified creature (part-cat, dog, or bear) that terrorized the area with blood-curdling screams and livestock attacks. Coined by The Hartford Courant editors, the name combines "Glastonbury," "wacky," and "us". It is likely a Fisher cat.
The Lordship Mermaids are a series of19th and early 20th-century mermaid sightings reported near the Stratford Point Lighthouse in the Lordship section of Stratford, Connecticut.
Melon Heads are American urban legends depicting small, humanoid creatures with bulbous, oversized heads and feral behavior, primarily centered in Ohio, Michigan, and Connecticut. Often described as remnants of medical experiments on children, they are said to inhabit forests, particularly near rural roads, and attack visitors to their territory.
Reputedly lives in Pennsylvania's hemlock forests. It is described as a pig-like creature with warts and moles, so unhappy with its ugly appearance that it weeps constantly and can dissolve into a pool of tears when cornered.
The International Cryptozoology Museum is located in Bangor Maine, opening Spring 2026. Featuring with a wide variety of cryptozoological specimens, oddities, artifacts, and novelty items surrounding the study of unknown creatures, this family friendly museum is open to all ages.
